Re: Ohio State Next Coach?
A couple of good questions. With regards to the first, Ohio State's legally mandated hiring processes require a certain period before they can go out and contact someone who didn't "apply." Personally, I can't see the decision being made until that latter process plays out.
Second question is more interesting. I think I speak for most Ohio State fans/alums here in that we want Gene Smith to swing for the fences on this one. If he's floating a salary that's equal to Markell's ending salary, much less below it, I think most Ohio State hockey fans would take that as the kiss of death--that the AD does not give a rat's arse about the hockey program. That scenario is rather hard to believe since, according to all published accounts, we're pushing harder for a BTHC than the other four schools. Wouldn't make any sense in that context if we're not willing to invest in our own program.
Originally posted by davyd83
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Second question is more interesting. I think I speak for most Ohio State fans/alums here in that we want Gene Smith to swing for the fences on this one. If he's floating a salary that's equal to Markell's ending salary, much less below it, I think most Ohio State hockey fans would take that as the kiss of death--that the AD does not give a rat's arse about the hockey program. That scenario is rather hard to believe since, according to all published accounts, we're pushing harder for a BTHC than the other four schools. Wouldn't make any sense in that context if we're not willing to invest in our own program.
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