I am ok with paying over $1M but never for Diaco. If it was Venables or Aranda I would as they have consistenly shown results. Diaco had one strong year and the rest was mediocre or worse.People you've mentioned already make north of a million on proven teams. Why would they leave. You've got to be realistic.
I get that and am the one to originally post their salaries, but they are making that much because they have consistently (keyword here) delivered great results. Diaco is nowhere near their level and would not deserve 7 figures
It's not about what you deserve, it's about what the market dictates and it appears that the market for Diaco is $1mm+
Paying elite money for an elite coach is the best money a program could ever spend. But, paying elite money for a mediocre coach is the biggest waste.
Very... Very... important point.
Could someone please explain that to our athletic department.
So who are we suppose to go get? Who would be the only coaches worthy of elite money that we could REALISTICALLY get?