Still, to me, it wouldn't have any bearing. Here's why:
I would think I would always be looking at a job as long term. So....let's say Riley would walk in and say...."hey...if you're willing to only pay me $100,000 per year, I really don't care because Nebraska is still paying me".
Now....let's say Nebraska's contract runs out and you're no longer getting money from them. Sure, you could go and ask for a raise....but what if they say....no....we're happy where we are at. Are you really gaining anything by lowballing it in the beginning?