(12-03-2017 10:15 PM)dannyb73 Wrote: Hearing Joel and the search firm are making nice progress and there is significant interest in our opening. Hopefully it won't be too much longer.
Dannyb73,
Are search firms really necessary for every coaching hire? I see the value, but I don't think they fit everywhere. I just quickly scoured the internet and see no news/updates of significance over the last 6 days.
I feel like Nielsen knew he was going to let Haynes go before this season even started, so if that was the case, a prepared AD would have an ever evolving list of head coaching candidates for the #1 most important sport under his watch/direction, right?
3 questions remain and have remained for quite some time regarding KSU Football.
Is KSU committed to increasing the assistant coach salary pool for football? If yes, they can attract quality assistants. If no, the constant losing will not change on a consistent basis.
Is KSU committed to investing in facilities?
Is KSU committed to having a successful football program?
I saw Bob Nielson's salary @ University of South Dakota was $255,000 and before that $206,000 @ Western Illinois. Base upon Haynes contract info below, KSU would be a significant financial increase for Nielson.
These were the details of Haynes contract @ KSU:
Base compensation
•2017 guaranteed pay: $405,912
•Total contract pay: $1,920,912
•Contract length: 5 years
•Start date: 12/18/2012
•Last amended: 12/1/2014
•Expires: 6/30/2018
Incentives
•National title bonus: $75,000 for qualifying OR $100,000 for winning
•CFP semifinal win: $50,000
•CFP semifinal appearance: $25,000
•Conference title bonus: $10,000
•Conference regular season division title bonus: $5,000
•Misc athletic-based incentives: $1,000 for each D-IA win after sixth; $10,000 if more than 60% roster is from Ohio; also has potential for $5,000 in ticket sale bonuses
•Coach of the year award bonus: $5,000 for MAC Coach of year;
•Academic bonuses: $1,000 for team GPA over 2.5; $2,000 more for GPA over 2.75; $5,000 more for GPA over 3.00.
Other Perks
•Miscellaneous perks: an extra seat on team charter to away games.
•Buyout if coach leaves for another coaching job: $430,080