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Compensation
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Does anybody know the answer to the question? I would think that we alums have an interest in knowing this. As the Drake situation illustrates, it's ultimately about finances, and that boils down not only to ticket sales but to alumni support. And without some sense of how well compensated our coach is (or should be), it's a little hard to guage what BU's needs are.
Jim Les will eventually be sought after, and I don't see the wisdom in waiting until that happens to show the guy some loyalty.
Jim Les will eventually be sought after, and I don't see the wisdom in waiting until that happens to show the guy some loyalty.
Lakeview Brave
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After the sweet 16 it was reported that Jim was signed to a long term deal. Specifics were not provided but reports say it put him in the uppper half of Valley coaches at the time.
MacabreMob
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Was Keno expected to to be loyal to Drake? If so, why? And how does that directly relate to Jim Les?
Nobody knows, and it will not likely be made public. It might be in that range or a little higher, but it is not as much as Lowery, Marshall, or Altman make.
I suspect he is paid fairly well by comparison to other midmajor schools nationally, but Bradley will not be able to match what a BCS or other major school will offer if they want him.
I suspect he is paid fairly well by comparison to other midmajor schools nationally, but Bradley will not be able to match what a BCS or other major school will offer if they want him.
I think that depends. There might be a lot of people out there like me who haven't been asked. I sure hope the administration is committed enough to the program that they will at least try to get that salary to a higher level. When you average 10K per home game and can put together a $100 million construction project, you should be able to shoot higher.
VeveJones007
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My first reaction to seeing that Davis accepted the Providence offer:
"Providence? Really? You couldn't have done better than that by staying at Drake a little longer?"
Compared to other Valley coaches moving on:
Weber to UIUC
Turgeon to Texas A&M
Altman to Arkansas (for a couple days)
And Davis takes the Providence job....I'm scratching my head....
"Providence? Really? You couldn't have done better than that by staying at Drake a little longer?"
Compared to other Valley coaches moving on:
Weber to UIUC
Turgeon to Texas A&M
Altman to Arkansas (for a couple days)
And Davis takes the Providence job....I'm scratching my head....
Over on VT there's some talk that the DU Prez makes 300K and didn't want the coach being paid any higher than that. If true, Keno made the right move.
VeveJones007
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Not necessarily. It's possible that with one more year of success at Drake he could have gotten a better job that paid more than Providence.
Exactly. That's why I think it's a smart move for Keno -- at least in terms of $$$$$.
The topic of this thread is compensation, and where Jim Les' compensation relates to other schools. Please stay on that topic.
I know there is an irresistable desire by some to turn it into an attack on Jim Les, because Bradley has not won the MVC title in his 6 years.
There is not one person alive who doesn't know that, because we see references to it in almost every thread it seems. So please try to keep this thread on the topic stated and not turn it into a vehicle to vent against the coach's record, or some perceived rebounding issue.
I know there is an irresistable desire by some to turn it into an attack on Jim Les, because Bradley has not won the MVC title in his 6 years.
There is not one person alive who doesn't know that, because we see references to it in almost every thread it seems. So please try to keep this thread on the topic stated and not turn it into a vehicle to vent against the coach's record, or some perceived rebounding issue.
VeveJones007
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Dallas Brave
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Given Keno's first year results, maybe it was "Providence" all along that was behind this last season!
ser_solace
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I think what we have with Coach Les though is his tie to Bradley. Let's assume a BCS school at some point comes calling, I think despite a potentially higher offer, he'd still think twice before taking it due to the fact he's an alum and played at Bradley. Plus, wouldn't he have quite a bit of money saved up from his NBA days? Not sure how much he got paid then.
I'm not saying we shouldn't pay him much because of that. If he has success, the school should reward him with a higher salary, longer contract, etc. But I think money is not the only reason for him to be coaching at Bradley.
I'm not saying we shouldn't pay him much because of that. If he has success, the school should reward him with a higher salary, longer contract, etc. But I think money is not the only reason for him to be coaching at Bradley.