I think I read today he makes 3 million a year, with a 1 million dollar bonus each year he stays, so basically 4 a year. Really, why not, for Oregon. They have the money to do it, and would be a much better name to bring in then some mentioned. Steve Alford? Come on. Izzo would be a huge splash for the team, I imagine he would immediately turn them around.
when the time comes.. Chip will be getting paid much more than he does now. But until then, he hasnt gotten his team to win 6 pac 10 titles in 12 years. (the closest thing I could think of to final 4's)
Exactly. Izzo has a history, and deserves what he would get paid. Chip Kelly is a first year head coach. If he can continue putting together good seasons, then he will get his raise.
Tom Izzo Title: Head coach College: Michigan State Sport: Basketball Team record: 364–145 (.715) Born: January 30, 1955 (age 55) Place of birth: Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA
Izzo: 'I'm happy with the job I have' http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/tournament/2010/news/story?id=5037873
Izzo didn't issue a denial of interest; that's a start. We'll see how high the bidding goes. We'll see if Michigan A&M matches; I'm sure Izzo will give them the opportunity to do so.
MSP guys had an interesting theory on this Izzo thing this morning. Going after Izzo but not getting him could make the Oregon job look a little more attractive to the second-tier guys they actually have a shot at, if the athletic department plays it right. "The job that almost pulled Izzo away from MSU" might have a little more caché than just "head coach at Nike-U" does.
I take back my original statement if Oregon is truly willing to offer Izzo the richest coaching contract in the NCAA's. Yet I still have a hard time seeing him leave Michigan St for Oregon.
agreed.. the only thing I would think (if even remotely possible) that could pull him away, would be huge amounts of money. Other than that he would have no reason to leave IMO.
