The bigger question is what sort of uptick in revenue have we experienced this year vs other years? Most of that is due to Sampson and if that number is as significant as I think it is then we can’t afford not to give him a raise. Think about the amount of money Pez said we lost by Herman leaving, it more than makes up for paying for a great coach
Guys don’t worry about that. Our administration will take care of that. They’ll probably double or triple his salary but let’s get through the season first.
He was already offered a raise and he said they will talk again after this season. Gotta question why you are listing out a bunch of national championship coaches pay when we have yet to reach the Sweet 16 though. Too soon? Too soon? I think if Sampson gets us to the Final Four this year, he can negotiate a Greg Marshall type contract in good faith. Another tourney win and a second round exit should get him between Cronin and Marshall.
Chances are though, any new contract includes Kellen as a future head coach as part of the deal in exchange for a lower price tag.
That would be a qualitative judgement based on salary and family relations. Artisans train their kids and extended family groups in their trades. If it was a high salary and high prestige
job like head coach I would say don’t do it.