SgtHulka
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Well I think the NIL makes it so called legal to pay players that the Blue Bloods have always done by surrogates under the table. Whether they provided vehicles, cash, or jobs for family. Coaches that have cheated or turned a blind eye to shady boosters seem to always find a job if they win. ie Bruce Pearl
That's pretty mind blowing to me. You don't get to stage of discussions of years and amounts without first expressing interest. So if years and amounts were discussed, at minimum, the coach (through his agent) acknowledged interest in the job and the agent said something to the effect of "ok, we're interested, what type of compensation are you talking about?" and then the schools responded with numbers. I still can't imagine a university offering without first interviewing the coach personally and they wouldn't throw out years and amounts without the agent saying they were interested.
Schertz spent 13 years at a Division II school and if more money and recognition was his priority, he would have left there a long time ago. Everyone is wired differently and while money certainly is an important factor in life, it's not the driving decision making force for many people. Before Gonzaga had the money to pay Mark Few more money and even still, he's making $1.8 million per year which is much less than he could get at a different university. But he loves Spokane and has absolutely zero job insecurity and a fanbase that loves him.
Perhaps these "offers" are simply leverage that the agent is attempting to create to get Schertz a bigger/longer contract at Indiana State. Regarding the Indiana State collective and their president's quote, I think the quote itself was a little strange but I can imagine if Al Bowman were still President that he would be actively involved with fundraising and bringing in money to make the athletic programs more competitive. Successful athletic programs are a source of attraction and attention that directly correlate to student applications and enrollment. It's money well invested.
Side note: I watched Indiana State's last home NIT game the other night and was blown away by the sellout crowd. I remember going to that arena and also seeing attendance numbers that were much worse than what Illinois State has been in recent years. It's almost incomprehensible to me how they could turn the Terre Haute community and Indiana State fanbase around like that to generate sellouts today. Lately, I've lost hope that Illinois State could ever turn things around because the community and fanbase feel apathetic but watching Indiana State gives me some hope.
Utah in the lead now, 2:30 left in first half, 42-39Not sure if this is the thread for this or not but Indiana State is playing Utah right now on ESPN at Madison Square Garden in the semifinals of the NIT. Indiana State is currently winning 21-13 with 11:37 left in the first half. Robbie Avila has 11 points and is 3-4 from 3.
Isn’t it at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indy?Not sure if this is the thread for this or not but Indiana State is playing Utah right now on ESPN at Madison Square Garden in the semifinals of the NIT. Indiana State is currently winning 21-13 with 11:37 left in the first half. Robbie Avila has 11 points and is 3-4 from 3.
Yes, I was completely wrong on that. I had no idea they changed the location. It's a perfect venue for the final four. Loved the interview with Bobby Plump (real life Jimmy Chitwood from Hoosiers)Isn’t it at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indy?
The ball movement and 3 point shooting by Indiana State is definitely in stark contrast to Illinois State.This is my first time watching Indiana State this year. Wow, they're so well coached. Love the way they play. Their turnaround has been remarkable. Watching this on TV, it feels like a home game for Indiana State with the crowd. Very impressed
This is my first time watching Indiana State this year. Wow, they're so well coached. Love the way they play. Their turnaround has been remarkable. Watching this on TV, it feels like a home game for Indiana State with the crowd. Very impressed
She (the ball) LOVES to be moved and shared...and she rewards those who play that way.The ball movement and 3 point shooting by Indiana State is definitely in stark contrast to Illinois State.
Not gonna last. Going to lose their coach and most of their players as soon the season is over.I am so jealous of Indiana St this year. Such a great team to watch, having great success, and getting national attention. I never thought I would be envious of the that program.
We should make Pedon and staff watch this game over and over and over. Love the offense and ball movement.
That was one of the most fun games I've watched in a whileWow….what a fun team to watch. It’s hard to imagine honestly.
That alone takes a lot of the fun from following your favorite team. Sad times!!Not gonna last. Going to lose their coach and most of their players as soon the season is over.
He is going to St Louis as soon as the season is done and several more layers will followNot gonna last. Going to lose their coach and most of their players as soon the season is over.
Not gonna last. Going to lose their coach and most of their players as soon the season is over.