monty wrote:
That exactly what I was thinking, the entrenched programs would be hard to poach a coach from. But I dont really know the finances of mens swimming coaches, so perhaps a 5x or 10x offer could dislodge someone who needs the money?? I know for the big sports it is in the several millions of dollars for coaches, but swimming, what are they getting for top programs?? And would a school like Texas venture in the low ends of football programs to get back into the podium once again???
My gut feeling is no, but now that college sports are being more professionalized at the athlete level, perhaps a change is coming for the minor sports and their budgets?
Cal moving to the ACC is very much a problem. First they lose $10M in revenue while Texas is gaining $20M moving to SEC. And then their travel schedule is just going to be weird. Durden is from Texas, he wanted the job in the past. I know that is who the alumni want, which doesn't mean he still wants the job, but I think its possible.
ASU is moving to the Big 12. ASU can do two things: pay Bowman more than they ever wanted to at a time when they are going to need to reassess finances, or lose him to Texas (unless Durden goes there first). The only thing is, there are people who don't like Bowman and there are legitimate reasons not to.
Like tallswimmer said, I think they end up with Holloway. And then NC State takes Gangloff from UNC (ouch) and so on. A handful of coaches will move unless Texas hires internally.