Hans Gruber Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I'll never understand why people complain about how much athletes and coaches are paid, but nobody ever says anything about actors and talk show hosts making even more for less work. 6 Link to comment
Huskers93-97 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 A winning program brings in a lot of money. So its important to pay a good coach to make sure you win. Winning puts butts in seats, people buy gear, bowl game $$ etc etc. Not to mention coaches work very long hours, time away from families out recruiting, speaking obligations, booster events. Etc. Not sure how much they deserve- but it is a demanding profession. 2 Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Hans Gruber said: I'll never understand why people complain about how much athletes and coaches are paid, but nobody ever says anything about actors and talk show hosts making even more for less work. It's illogical if people really understand what is going on. The next head coach at Nebraska isn't going to get paid $5,000,000+ to simply teach kids how to play a sport. They are managers of a very large organization and the most public position as a representative of the University and possibly the state. He is also responsible for being successful in bringing in a very large portion of the entire budget for the athletic department...which, is a marketing arm of the entire University. You put someone in that type of position in a public company and they make similar. ALSO.....if they aren't successful, their tenure is very short. 3 Link to comment
runningblind Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hans Gruber said: I'll never understand why people complain about how much athletes and coaches are paid, but nobody ever says anything about actors and talk show hosts making even more for less work. People who complain about any of them just do not understand economics. They get paid that much because the bring in that much more money for the organization they work for. This isn't charity, companies pay them so they can make money. It is simple. 2 Link to comment
jessica0 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Shouldn't be long from now for the Florida job to be filled. Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: It's illogical if people really understand what is going on. The next head coach at Nebraska isn't going to get paid $5,000,000+ to simply teach kids how to play a sport. They are managers of a very large organization and the most public position as a representative of the University and possibly the state. He is also responsible for being successful in bringing in a very large portion of the entire budget for the athletic department...which, is a marketing arm of the entire University. You put someone in that type of position in a public company and they make similar. ALSO.....if they aren't successful, their tenure is very short. There was a tweet by someone at the U of Miami-Florida admissions office about a spike in graduate studies applications after their appearance on ESPN Gameday this weekend. I think Alabama has seen a huge increase in enrollment since Nick Saban was hired. Link to comment
khaake Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, jessica0 said: Shouldn't be long from now for the Florida job to be filled. Just a gut feeling, or because of chatter? Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Guy Chamberlin said: Just curious, has Moos made any statement about the men's basketball team? A legacy that has dipped well below mediocrity basically forever? Moos' hiring probably bought Miles at least another 2 years, with a possible tournament run next year. Link to comment
junior4949 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Hans Gruber said: I'll never understand why people complain about how much athletes and coaches are paid, but nobody ever says anything about actors and talk show hosts making even more for less work. I have a problem with what college coaches are paid. A full ride scholarship has a value of what? It's a small pittance compared to what college football coaches are making. Colleges and coaches are reaping huge rewards while amateur athletes are out there risking their health. Other college students can and do receive full ride academic scholarships. Yet, they have the ability to get a job for spending money while scholarship athletes do not. Heck, a scholarship athlete can't even trade free gifts they received at a bowl game for tattoos without getting into trouble. 1 Link to comment
jessica0 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, khaake said: Just a gut feeling, or because of chatter? They are flying to meet with Chip tonight. Got SEC clearance. Link to comment
FearAmeer Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, Huskers93-97 said: A winning program brings in a lot of money. So its important to pay a good coach to make sure you win. Winning puts butts in seats, people buy gear, bowl game $$ etc etc. Not to mention coaches work very long hours, time away from families out recruiting, speaking obligations, booster events. Etc. Not sure how much they deserve- but it is a demanding profession. Correct. You better bet your ass if we ever were to win another national title, I'd drop over $500 on national championship gear just to boast. 2 Link to comment
FearAmeer Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Looks like it may be down to us vs UCF. If this source is credible at all, UF is out of the fight. 2 Link to comment
ScawFraw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, jessica0 said: They are flying to meet with Chip tonight. Got SEC clearance. How do you know? 2 minutes ago, FearAmeer said: Looks like it may be down to us vs UCF. If this source is credible at all, UF is out of the fight. What is the credibility on this? Link to comment
RedOrDye Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Just now, RedNebraskan said: How do you know? We're not the only fans who love using flight trackers. Link to comment
jessica0 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, RedNebraskan said: How do you know? What is the credibility on this? Could be right, but wouldn't trust it. Not an accredited source. Link to comment
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