re: Raise and contract extension for Johnny Jones

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I probably would have waited until after this year to address extending his contract, but I think the raise was warranted. On the flip side, I think having him locked in through 2019 should even further stabilize recruiting, so overall I'm not 100% decided on how I feel about the extension.

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I think the Musselman hiring was great, but giving Jones a raise and extension prior to the season is puzzling. If he produces on the court, then by all means, but I'm sorry he needs to produce results.
Like I said regardless of what he does this year he is safe, but what is the expectation after that? With Simmons he at least has to compete for an SEC Championship, no? If he doesn't is he canned, on the hot seat? We pretty much already know without some kind of crazy scenario that Simmons will be a one and done.