Taking a moment from pissing on the angst of Pitt fans that there is no Pitt men’s basketball head coach in place. That present Rhode Island Coach Dan Hurley may not want Pitt.
To bring you this.
Rhode Island head basketball coach Dan Hurley has received a contract offer from Pitt with an annual salary north of $3 million, multiple sources have informed FanRag Sports. Hurley is currently weighing whether or not to stay with the Rams or accept an offer from either Connecticut or Pitt, the latter of which would serve as the more lucrative option.
Sources have also indicated to FanRag Sports that Hurley is likely to make a decision on his future at some point in the next 24 hours.
Hoo-boy.
Given the tight-lipped nature of Pitt, it is easy to surmise that Hurley’s agent leaked the numbers. Perhaps to see what UConn can do to raise their offer. Or to extract even more from URI for the program overall.
Pitt probably isn’t thrilled with it leaking. Especially if Hurley doesn’t come to Pitt. It means whoever else they offer already knows how high Pitt was willing to go.
That said it does do something good for Pitt.
It does show that Pitt is not going to give up without a fight for their first choice. Couple that with the buyout for Kevin Stallings — that they will eventually have to pay. Pitt is not messing around with trying to fix basketball. Not to mention refill the Pete.
As a fan, it helps to know the program is legitimately trying to get it right.
I’m sure sitting coaches know JD was making 3.2 mil and KS was around 2.6 mil.
This release has the potential to really make us look bad. Don’t you think other perspective hires will wonder why Hurley turned down the job when good money was offered. Ultimately, coaching profession is about making more money….. This rebuilding job is bigger than anyone can imagine and it is scaring good coaches away.
Part of the angst of hiring Stallings was that Pitt AD went
cheap and cost more with the buy out
so if you aren’t in the 4 mil for 4 yr range
your to low in my book.
last “coach search group.” for finding such a lame A.. coach.
I keep saying this: whoever takes this job has to have balls of steel. We don’t want anyone who expects a quick turn around. The Nate Oats’ of the world will be around long after this is done. If Hurley walks, I understand that. The next guy might not get a $3M offer.
At least Pitt isn’t starting it’s shopping at 5-Below. They’re in the Apple Store and they’re eyeing up the merchandise with one hand on the wallet.
Mostly, I’m just excited to to be excited again.
Total comp is what it is – I’d think there would be some leeway here. If Stallings were still around we’d be lucky to get a deal with Florsheim or Hush Puppies. Maybe Ben-Gay or LifeCall would step up: “Help! I’ve gone 0-19 in the ACC and I can’t get up…”
Although if Matta ends up here I’d better lay off that last one… 🙂
Pitt Dreamer – Spinal Tap reference? Very nice 🙂 But what kind of budget will be there for the assistants? Actually, I’m not terribly concerned about that at the moment because i can’t imagine Hurley not making those needs crystal clear at this point.
So far I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how the process is gone. Still plenty of time to get sideways, but so far so good.
