(07-29-2020 01:27 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  That is a big chunk of change. I know AD's sometimes feel there is pressure during negotiations on the amount of these buyouts but it seems like they should just "hold their ground" OR hire someone else who will take better terms. G5's as a rule can't afford these kind of deals and are stuck in bad situations. Coaching hires are hit and miss anyway. Why add to that risk by saddling your school with these numbers? And yes--- WKU has been guilty also. If they want the job bad enough they should take a smaller buyout UNTIL they show some wins-- THEN we can talk during a contract renegotiation.

I agree and there certainly was no one else lining up to hire Dimel. The buyout was not necessary and the new AD bought into whatever Dimel was selling during the interview process.