We shouldn't be too hard on Hop, he is earning his measly $500k. The issue is we need someone who is earning $1M.

The administration that hired him wanted to Bower-like coach who they could pay a Bower-like salary to. The days of paying coaches that type salary in the FBS are long gone, if you expect to win games.

The issues now are:
1. Before, there was a track record of coming to USM and coaching for less money leads to a bigger HC/coaching gig. That view would somewhat be tarnished by firing Hop.
2. Many qualified coaches likely wouldn't show interest just because there is the (rightful) perception that USM won't pay their HC much.

It's not just the HC, we need to bump the coordinators salaries by about $50k as well.

$1M for HC
$225K - $250k for OC/DC

If Hop doesn't win at least 8 regular season games or he loses the UAB game, he should be replaced immediately. If he satisfies the above, he should be on a very short leash next season.