Reply to a comment

I agree with you about Jon using this attention to increase his own stock regardless of what occupation he chooses. Jon knows the more exposure and speculation that surrounds him the more money he can demand. I spoke with Jon at his wedding anniversary party back in the summer, and he made a statement that I have not seen mentioned on this [or any other] site, which pertains to his family. To paraphrase, he said he really enjoyed the amount of time he had to spend with his family, and that his work schedule was where he currently wanted it to be. With that said, this was before all the coaching jobs [college and professional] became available and the wallets opened.

Here is my suggestion for EVERYONE wanting Jon---go to the university and sign a donation contract thus guaranteeing his and his assistants salaries. The number I have heard on Jon is seven [$7,000,000] million base salary per year [for himself] and four [$4,000,000] million base salary for his assistant coaches---these numbers are not from the media or internet. Should Jon reenter coaching, he must be the highest paid coach in football regardless of it being on a college or professional level. Ideally, the university wants to spend around eight [$8,000,000] million [total] which would include the head and all assistant coaches.

I know exactly what “you” are thinking--- that is just three [$3,000,000] million dollars and “you” are correct, so “YOU” go and donate!

I know at the beginning of this coaching search the wallet was supposed to be opened wide but the above numbers for Jon [and staff] is simply not feasible, unless more donors are willing to step up and give. Jon may negotiate some, but it will still be higher than the amount the university wants to pay.

Hart only has a couple of “real” coaches on HIS list and the “dream” coach. The vast majority of these names being mentioned on this [and other] sites are not currently in the conversation. With the above said, should UT get shot down by the few coaches on Hart’s list, then obliviously some of these other names will be investigated, excluding Fulmer as he is not in consideration. Although not on Hart’s list, I suggested Jim Mora, Jr. as he fits well within the parameters of Hart’s needs and budget.

If the hiring goes as Hart has planned, I look for an announcement towards the end of next week. He is a no non-sense, direct and to the point person who knows who he wants as a coach.