In a new article late tonight by Joe Christensen:
Board of Regents Chairman Dean Johnson said Wednesday “now’s probably the time to notch it up” and pay what it takes to land a top coach.
“We have to make a decision: Are we just going to have a midrange football program, or do we make substantial investments to take us to the next level?” Johnson said.
Johnson said in the current marketplace, the caliber of coach the Gophers seek likely will cost “anything from $2 million to $4 million [per year].”
Regent Michael Hsu had a comment expressing concern, yet he seemed open to hearing an explanation or plan. He always seems to be like that. It's hard to get a clear read on some of these guys. But I like Johnson's comments. $2M is very low. But at least he seems open to $4M. Which is better than what I thought the Regents would be okay with.
Board of Regents Chairman Dean Johnson said Wednesday “now’s probably the time to notch it up” and pay what it takes to land a top coach.
“We have to make a decision: Are we just going to have a midrange football program, or do we make substantial investments to take us to the next level?” Johnson said.
Johnson said in the current marketplace, the caliber of coach the Gophers seek likely will cost “anything from $2 million to $4 million [per year].”
Regent Michael Hsu had a comment expressing concern, yet he seemed open to hearing an explanation or plan. He always seems to be like that. It's hard to get a clear read on some of these guys. But I like Johnson's comments. $2M is very low. But at least he seems open to $4M. Which is better than what I thought the Regents would be okay with.
