Let's just say that if Syracuse wants Randy Edsall someone is going to have to come up with a LOT of money.
First off, if Edsall leaves for another employment before Jan. 1 2009 he has to pay a $1.5 Million buyout. As of Jan. 1 2009, that buyout is reduced to $1.2 million.
I know Edsall has made some money the last couple of years, but he isn't going to fork over $1.2 million of his own cash to go coach a football team anywhere. I don't care if the Patriots are calling. No coach has that kind of cash to blow.
This is where it gets cost prohibitive for Syracuse. If they want Edsall, for their sake there better be a wealthy donor. This money is due 60 days after departure. That's in addition to the buyout of Greg Robinson and the salary Edsall gets.
Clause 11.1 states:
11.1 The Coach agrees not to personally, or through any agent, actively seek, negotiate for, or accept other employment, of any nature, during the term of this Agreement without first having advised the Director of Athletics of the intention to do so.
Perhaps that is why Edsall was angry over the NY Times story a month ago. That is a major contract violation if true (though unsolicited calls to his agent is obviously fine. I wonder what those reported calls by Jim Brown and Floyd Little represent?
Edsall's in a difficult spot. But, as he said on the conference call, that is the profession.
Here is the actual contract courtesy of the Hartford Courant.
3 comments:
Why would Edsall take the Syracuse job now when he wouldn't take it in 2004 when it was a much better position? It would make zero sense. Unless Syracuse comes up with $2 million per year.
Not sure Edsall said no in 2004. I will have to read up on the specifics.
UConn is a much better job now. Preaching to the choir here Sean O. But, it is his alma mater. Edsall's camp on campus is tight-lipped on almost everything. This is coming from the Cuses' end, which is most likely an influential alumni.
This sucks if he leaves. I understand the whole alma mater thing but wouldn't you want to see this through? He has done a great job so far and I would want to keep building instead of basically starting over. He could hang here and maybe have a chance at a big time school. It def isn't a step up. Most likely a step down at this point. Who knows. Any ideas of who uconn would look to for the coaching position?
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