Tigergary
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Calkins stated...
He was told this wouldn't be happening if Laurie wasn't behind it. Also was told the buyout is overstated.
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WColt45
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RE: Calkins stated...
Overstated as in it won't be as much as reported? Or overstated as it isn't a 'done deal' as some report?
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RE: Calkins stated...
probably that the buyout isn't an issue if Rudd and Bowen want to fire Tubby.
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Tigergary
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RE: Calkins stated...
(03-07-2018 11:44 AM)WColt45 Wrote: Overstated as in it won't be as much as reported? Or overstated as it isn't a 'done deal' as some report?
That it isn't a issue.
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RE: Calkins stated...
What he meant was he had been told that Mr. Laurie would take care of that.
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SeñorTiger
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RE: Calkins stated...
(03-07-2018 11:54 AM)Tigergary Wrote: (03-07-2018 11:44 AM)WColt45 Wrote: Overstated as in it won't be as much as reported? Or overstated as it isn't a 'done deal' as some report?
That it isn't a issue.
Many posters simply cannot fathom the type of wealth that some of our boosters have. $9 million over 6 years is in no way shape or form an issue, especially if two or three of them come together...
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Tiger87
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RE: Calkins stated...
I surmised that Laurie must be 100% on board, or Rudd would have squashed this last week. In fact, Rudd's probably let it continue at Laurie's approval as well. Get the word out and see what happens. Not necessarily a trial balloon, but see what the energy level is to see how much other work is needed.
Sometimes you make an investment and it doesn't get you 100% of what you expected. Do you spend the additional money (buyout) to max out the initial investment (bb facilities), or do you stand pat having spent enough?
I am curious though about a negotiated buyout. Before this got out, we were in a position to at least attempt a negotiation. He's not happy, we can settle, and he can walk away and get another job or retire with $5M (?) of our money in his pocket. Now, any possibility of leverage is gone. This will be a full buyout.
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RE: Calkins stated...
Of course Laurie is on-board. Of course.
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