Dude, I really feel for you. I’m not a Michigan State fan but still thought it was horrible how Saban bailed on them for LSU. I dislike him to this day as he continues to win at Alabama over that move.
Honestly, Oregon is the better program right now and has been for a while. This has to potential for Cristobal to be on the street in a few years if he doesn’t turn Miami around. Their boosters are hugely influential and impatient. It’s a lot like USC - private school with big time private money for football.
He is getting paid a ridiculous amount and has a recruiting advantage due to Florida location now, but that’s about it. This may end badly for him.
I don't care if he leaves. Just finish your contract. These jerks get in front of their teams giving pep talks about loyalty, integrity, and teamwork. In the end they possess none of those qualities themselves.
It's not that he chose to take another job. It's that he lacked the integrity to honor his contract. He expects it from the players but lacks it himself.
Oregon will be just fine. We'll get a new coach and move on. There are plenty of qualified and better options available. Oregon has Phil Knight and all his money, great facilities, great fans that fill the stadium, etc... It's not going to be hard for Oregon to poach someone from another team. Or maybe just keep the interim coach and give him a year to see how he does.
I think Bill O'Brien the Offensive Coordinator at Alabama is a prime candidate and is currently only making $1.1 million.
"Bill O’Brien, offensive coordinator at Alabama
O’Brien oversees a Crimson Tide offense that ranks fourth in the nation in scoring, has the Heisman Trophy favorite at quarterback in Bryce Young and one of the best receivers in the country in Jameson Williams, despite featuring a comparatively down offensive line.
O’Brien, 52, went 15-9 at Penn State in 2012-13 and then 53-48 over six-plus seasons in the NFL with the Houston Texans. He lacks regional ties, but O’Brien is going to be a head coaching candidate somewhere soon and his offensive prowess isn’t in question.
He’s earning $1.1 million in the first of a two-year contract. O’Brien’s buyout is waived if he becomes a head coach."
Seven potential candidates to be Oregon’s next head coach
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