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re: Fo those clamoring for Will Wade to get a big raise
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:41 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:41 am to Bjorn Cyborg
You do realize that 24 games into the season Will has taken a program that equated to a dumpster fire for almost a decade and turned it into one of the most successful programs in the SEC. To this point in time, I have found what he has done in under two years to be pretty dang amazing.
If he continues to produce in this manner for the rest of the season, I have no problem with him receiving a significant pay raise and an extension.
If he continues to produce in this manner for the rest of the season, I have no problem with him receiving a significant pay raise and an extension.
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Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:43 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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Outside of Calipari, the salaries are bunched up fairly close. With a $500,000 raise Wade could be the third highest paid coach in the conference. For $700,000 he could be tied for second. So, yes, he likely deserves a raise and a contract extension, but any salary inequities are relatively minor.
The point is to keep Wade. His ceiling is higher than everybody on that list outside of Calipari. The raise goes along with an extension.
We've seen in football (and now basketball) what a huge difference the right coach can make. Wade's attention to detail will make him the next great college coach. Its the same trait that Nick Saban and Bill Belechick have.
This post was edited on 2/14/19 at 9:48 am
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:45 am to UpToPar
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If only we took this same approach in regards to our football coach. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s appropriate there as well, right?
Don't frick up this thread with your football bullshite.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:46 am to LouisianaLonghorn
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Nikki Caldwell is grossly overpaid and Alleva just gave her a contract extension.
Who do you think is worth more to LSU, her or Will Wade?
I've never been to an LSU women's basketball game or watched one on TV. I don't care if they fold the program. I also don't care what the coach is paid, as it's irrelevant to me (and this thread).
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:48 am to thunderbird1100
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In 2016-17, LSU women's basketball brought in $328k revenue, and cost us $4.3M...by far biggest negative profit sport at LSU.
My point exactly. We should've cut her loose when we had the chance.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 9:49 am to thunderbird1100
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BTW Rick Barnes is at $3.25M/yr now:
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$100k raise annually for 5 years after this too.
Fixed. Thank you.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:07 am to TheCaterpillar
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I get the point here, but if we make the tournament this year and next year and don't give him a good raise, he's not going to wait around for 2 more years after that
I’m not saying he shouldn’t get a raise, but before throwing a blank check at him, there should be some measure of sustained success, not just a part of a year.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:10 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Raise his salary to 3 million. Focus on facility upgrades, and getting a new arena.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:16 am to The Pirate King
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there should be some measure of sustained success, not just a part of a year.
Normally, I’d be in complete agreement with you. However, this isn’t football or baseball . This job doesn’t come with the inherent advantages that those jobs offer and we need to be proactive with Wade. It’s not even about salary at this point. It’s about commitment to upgrading facilities which goes beyond Wade anyway.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:36 am to The Pirate King
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I’m not saying he shouldn’t get a raise, but before throwing a blank check at him, there should be some measure of sustained success, not just a part of a year.
I would argue that based on the circumstances G.O.A.T Wade had as successful a season last year, in his first year, as he has this year.
Last year he came in here and led the "preseason last placed SEC Team" 2 win team to 8 wins, a 10th place finish, and a postseason win (first since 2014). That is a massive massive improvement.
So this isn't a "part of a year" thing. He has taken this program from SEC doormat to SEC contender in less than 2 full years. Both seasons have been extremely successful given the circumstances IMO. If we are constantly giving Nikki Caldwell extensions, then we can actually give extensions to a coach who has had massive success so far in Coach Wade. It is almost impossible to not see that he will continue having big time success here.
This post was edited on 2/14/19 at 10:50 am
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:41 am to Bjorn Cyborg
He obviously should get a big raise if we win the West or 2 games in the tourney I don't understand your post.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:42 am to Bottom9
You are right. LSU has been a SEC doormat for the better part of the last decade. The change has been remarkable and earns compensation by the AD. Give the man what he wants.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:52 am to thunderbird1100
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In 2016-17, LSU women's basketball brought in $328k revenue, and cost us $4.3M...by far biggest negative profit sport at LSU.
Yeesh. pay Wade the 4 million and shut down the womens program already. This isn't a frickin charity.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:55 am to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:Cuonzo makes 20% more than Wade.
So, yes, he likely deserves a raise and a contract extension, but any salary inequities are relatively minor.
That isnt minor.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 10:57 am to lsupride87
Bryce Drew makes more 
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:00 am to The Pirate King
Same fricking people all for Eaux getting extensions and raises saying wait...stunning turn of events
IDAF what skip or anyone says, if you believe Wade is the guy to lead the program and he’s having success then you treat him fairly and show him he’s wanted.
IDAF what skip or anyone says, if you believe Wade is the guy to lead the program and he’s having success then you treat him fairly and show him he’s wanted.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:21 am to Stephen1979
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Same fricking people all for Eaux getting extensions and raises saying wait...stunning turn of events
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:22 am to madddoggydawg
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He obviously should get a big raise if we win the West or 2 games in the tourney I don't understand your post.
Your reading comprehension problems are your own issue. I can't help that.
I specifically said he deserves a raise and a contract extension. My point is that his current compensation is not significantly out of where it needs to be.
Also there are no conference divisions in basketball. There is no "west".
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:27 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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John Calipari, Kentucky $7,435,376
Most overpaid coach ever. That dude has scammed the shite out of Kentucky.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 11:28 am to Stephen1979
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Same fricking people all for Eaux getting extensions and raises saying wait...stunning turn of events
This literally didn't happen. Don't clutter up a basketball thread with some of your toxic football talk. This is a positive thread.
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