Although my analogy was oversimplified, it does expose how ludicrous these contracts are in todays world of college football. The arrogance of Meyer may rear it’s head and he walks. But then again, his ego that accompanies his arrogance would say that incentives are good for those who CAN DO. And he can be the first to win the ring at three schools. Why walk? Are you insulted, or afraid? The risk of insult can be handled by creative contract design. (Pay crazy bonus for B12 and NC.) The fear of failure...good riddance?
Back to my oversimplified analogy. I once managed a collection of “commission only” reps and salaried reps. The most productive were the commissioned reps. And they sold at a higher profit; because, they made more. One group was seasoned, proven producers. The other, “a works in progress”.
Truth is, colleges have let the cat out of the bag. It is a bidding war for long and expensive guarantees for coaches and they are all betting on the come, not knowing what else they can do.
Last edited: Nov 28, 2020