re: Let's do some basic math regarding the basketball program, shall we?

The contract or ego would be the only reasons he’s retained. Any other AD would can him in March.

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2026 - $2,500,000 + $400,000 base
2027 - $2,600,000 + $400,000
2028 - $2,700,000 + $400,000
2029 - $2,800,000 + $400,000

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He stealing

This is a good analysis but the only reason you're getting downvoted is because everybody thinks you're Derek Ponamsky

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I think that depends on how the season plays out.

I’m looking at one or two more wins at most , at that point he may not be back .

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If he doesn't win another game then it's still maybe. but if he win 2-3 more it's pretty much a lock.

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Is that just your opinion or you know this for a fact?

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The point I'm trying to make is not should he or shouldn't he, it's will he.

The should he or shouldn't he is a different discussion and it's been debated here daily by the 20 or so here who care enough about men's hoops to discuss.

And the fact that there are so few of us and apathy abounds elsewhere makes it much easier for Scott to let it ride another year. Outside our little men's basketball bubble here out in the real world ain't many talking about it and running around with pitchforks.

I've been asked what makes you believe he'll be back, and my retort is always what makes you think he'll not be back? I have not gotten that answer yet.

I've gotten why he shouldn't be back many times from many folks, but not what makes anyone think Scott will fire him this year. Because I do think they really don't believe he will either.

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The point I'm trying to make is not should he or shouldn't he, it's will he.

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He’s currently 12-31 in sec play since he’s been head coach, Best case scenario he wins 3 more conference games and finishes year three with a 15-39 sec record , that alone should be enough to get rid of him. ,

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I've gotten why he shouldn't be back many times from many folks, but not what makes anyone think Scott will fire him this year. Because I do think they really don't believe he will either.

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The reason you don't get an answer to what makes anyone think Scott will fire him this year is because no one knows.

But that's when the argument turns from one side saying Scott doesn't care about basketball and another poster going hardcore on saying Scott has had no issues firing coaches in the past.

Why he should be fired is an easy one. The program is stagnant with no signs of truly getting better and reaching yearly NCAAT levels. Instead, us diehards are relegated to hoping we win single games when we're an underdog in just about every one of them. Then we lose, as expected, the tone resorts back to state of the program, then we root to win the next individual game. Rinse, repeat. If we happen to pull off a victory, it's difficult to enjoy on the board in particular because all the "told ya so" posters spam the board taking victory laps for the program over a single win.


ETA: This is somewhat similar to the CJJ Ben Simmons season. He should have been fired after that debacle, everyone knew the program was dead. Instead, he's retained - just to retain him - and we proceed to go 2-16 in SEC and then fire him. Waiting an extra year when the writing is on the wall isn't a particularly smart move.

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He’s currently 12-31 in sec play since he’s been head coach, Best case scenario he wins 3 more conference games and finishes year three with a 15-39 sec record , that alone should be enough to get rid of him. ,

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I'm not arguing that point one way or the other. Do you think he's going to be fired at the end of this year.

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What drives your thought that you’re fairly certain he won’t be fired. I think someone asked but don’t remember the answer. Is it just a hunch or something based on past evidence?

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I do know a prominent basketball booster very well and while that's not the reason I feel fairly certain he won't get fired, he likes CMM and I can tell you he's not in Scott's ear to fire him.

I just don't see this groundswell to oust CMM at any level other than a few posters here and Scott hired the guy so he's not in any hurry unless he feels some pressure - and it ain't there.

I mean I'll throw it to you drizz....do you think Scott is going to fire him at or near the end of this season?

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I do know a prominent basketball booster very well and while that's not the reason I feel fairly certain he won't get fired, he likes CMM and I can tell you he's not in Scott's ear to fire him.

I just don't see this groundswell to oust CMM at any level other than a few posters here and Scott hired the guy so he's not in any hurry unless he feels some pressure - and it ain't there.

I mean I'll throw it to you drizz....do you think Scott is going to fire him at or near the end of this season?

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Hey Ugly, this is exactly what I was asking, thanks. I can see every part of it.

I have no idea what Scott is going to do. Alleva was and still is a POS. The worst.

I'm likely to tune out next season if we pretend it's all good.

I would never do that. shite, I was championing MBB with CJJ saying we got Ben Simmons.