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Talented group, Wade of course deservedly has baggage, but in this “no rules” environment he’ll be in demand obviously.

 
Columbia has parted ways with local guy Jim Engles as HC.
 
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dk423 said:
I guess being on an expiring deal doesn't matter as much in this current landscape with one year deals. But seems like they're clearly trying to avoid paying for the buyout by leaking that if he wants to come back, he's not getting any additional money to his contract. Still would be bizarre.
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I still don't understand allowing a coach to be a lame duck.

Btw Mike Cragg and SJU are partially responsible since SJU's pursuit in 2019 of Hurley forced ASU to give hima raise and extension...
 
fordham96 said:
I still don't understand allowing a coach to be a lame duck.

Btw Mike Cragg and SJU are partially responsible since SJU's pursuit in 2019 of Hurley forced ASU to give hima raise and extension...
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Mike Repole also wanted Bobby H.
 
fordham96 said:
I still don't understand allowing a coach to be a lame duck.

Btw Mike Cragg and SJU are partially responsible since SJU's pursuit in 2019 of Hurley forced ASU to give hima raise and extension...
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As DK said, being a lame duck doesn't affect much in today's landscape with the portal and being able to build a competitive roster immediately.

If you're ASU and you don't want to pay Hurley's buyout to get rid of him this year, why sign him to an extension now that would force you to pay him a buyout if you want to get rid of him after next year? Instead, you could either sign him to an extension next year if you want to keep him, or let him go for free if you don't. The only risk is if he has a good enough season to become a hot commodity for other jobs next year which is unlikely and also something ASU would be comfortable with.

I'd expect this to become more common going forward.
 
MugCostanza said:
As DK said, being a lame duck doesn't affect much in today's landscape with the portal and being able to build a competitive roster immediately.

If you're ASU and you don't want to pay Hurley's buyout to get rid of him this year, why sign him to an extension now that would force you to pay him a buyout if you want to get rid of him after next year? Instead, you could either sign him to an extension next year if you want to keep him, or let him go for free if you don't. The only risk is if he has a good enough season to become a hot commodity for other jobs next year which is unlikely and also something ASU would be comfortable with.

I'd expect this to become more common going forward.
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You think his buyout is more than the remaining year left on his contract?

That is not how it normally works.
 
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