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(11-29-2017 09:29 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  I had that argument recently with a buddy of mine. Why would any coach who is sitting there in a similar situation with the likelihood of continued raise increases leave? Why would any coach who has a fanbase in the palm of his hand after winning 7 games leave? Why would any coach who has a chance to win his conference leave for a situation where that's a near impossibility?

1. Every coach believes they can hit it big if given the chance that facilities and exposure that a place like Tennessee provides.
2. Even staying at a comfortable job doesn't guarantee security and it does guarantee making less money.
3. When you do take high profile schools money and fair you usually end up with a good lower level job afterwards if you want it. See Charlie Strong. I suspect Butch will come out way ahead when you factor in 5 years of Tennessee money + his next job vs what he would've had staying here because it was safe.

Despite what I said in #2 I wouldn't sacrifice security unless the monatery difference is significant enough. Matt Cambell has had one overachieving season at a place with a terrible losing history. There's a good chance that's not sustainable.