Rowland says offer to Hurley starting at $11 million. May go higher?

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

Per Rowland Twitter (X)

Per an article on 247 (premium so can’t show screen shot or anything)

From the sounds of it Mitch and UK willing to go even higher?

 

[Imafan4evr_]

Good. If Hurley is the kind of guy I believe him to be, the one who doesn’t just want to be on top of the mountain but to own the whole thing too, there’s no way he can turn down that type of offer. I’ll lay off any ill word about Barnhart if he even places that kind of money on the table, regardless of outcome.

 

[KyLegacy]

Go $12 m with high incentives . Like another mill for a final four, champ etc…

 

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

The 11 million STARTING offer is per Jeff Drummond

 

[bbncal02]

11M for 7 years.

All I can say is......

 

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

Per Pat Macafee show he has Hurley on right now and Hurely says

“UConn is my only mindset”

(Can be found on Pats twitter)

 

[bookerfan66]

I have to give Mitch credit.I was afraid he would just go with a friend but he's giving it everything he has.Doubt we land him but he's doing his best.

 

[bbncal02]

I have to give Mitch credit.I was afraid he would just go with a friend but he's giving it everything he has.Doubt we land him but he's doing his best.

12M is hard to sneeze at for anyone. Hurley is a NE guy, but that's more than doubling his salary.

 

[bbncal02]

Per Pat Macafee show he has Hurley on right now and Hurely says

“UConn is my only mindset”

(Can be found on Pats twitter)

I doubt it happens. But if we're offering 11-12 Million NO ONE can bitch if we don't land him.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

I like the way that sounds, “UConn is my only mindset.” That is not a no. A no would be something like, “I’m definitely not leaving UConn.” Now, this soft pass could be a ploy to get a big raise, but assuming he could get that anyway. Let’s see how this plays out.

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

Can't see it happening. That's insane money that would (or should) come with a LOT of pressure.
IMO, Hurley's next job will be in the NBA.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

It'll be bumped to 12, and we should not offer more than 14 a year if it gets that far

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Hurley is a moron if he turns down 12 million a year.

 

[TriCountyCat]

It’s gonna depend on NIL just as much as salary.

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

So are we heading to a Buzz Williams or Bruce Pearl type hire. I see alot of speculation and these things take time. Most these guys on the list are not coming. Billy is a no, to late in his game to adjust I believe. Nate said he's his own guy at Alabama, Hurley is coasting we're he's at and not even trying. The conference realignment and big money should be enough but he's not thinking that far ahead.
Which leaves us at the crazy but not stupid section. Bruce and Scott maybe Buzz is the safe hire with alot of money saved. We don't want saved money we want results and not for sure we get there.

 

[ChicagoCat1990]

Per Pat Macafee show he has Hurley on right now and Hurely says

“UConn is my only mindset”

(Can be found on Pats twitter)

That's not exactly a "No I am not going to be the HC at Kentucky"

 

[CatOfDaVille]

I like the way that sounds, “UConn is my only mindset.” That is not a no. A no would be something like, “I’m definitely not leaving UConn.” Now, this soft pass could be a ploy to get a big raise, but assuming he could get that anyway. Let’s see how this plays out.

Yep. Not saying he comes here, but that's what almost every coach says right before they leave their school. It's a classic non-answer in order to not back yourself into a corner.

 

[Bill Teaby]

I like the way that sounds, “UConn is my only mindset.” That is not a no. A no would be something like, “I’m definitely not leaving UConn.” Now, this soft pass could be a ploy to get a big raise, but assuming he could get that anyway. Let’s see how this plays out.

Doesn't matter anyway, none of them tell the truth.

 

[JimboBBN]

Can’t say Mitch isn’t trying. If that’s the starting point, Hurley would be the highest paid coach in America by 1.5mm

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

It’s gonna depend on NIL just as much as salary.

How much are UConn's players making from NIL? I can't imagine it's anything close to what our guys have made. Apparently Reed has a $1 million standing offer right now.
I think the NIL money at UK from shoes alone would be bigger than at UConn.

 

[meteordealer]

That's not exactly a "No I am not going to be the HC at Kentucky"

Cal said the same about Memphis just a few hours before he bolted for Lexington.

 

[Allcats08]

Per Pat Macafee show he has Hurley on right now and Hurely says

“UConn is my only mindset”

(Can be found on Pats twitter)

Do you expect him to say in going to Kentucky? Or anything else lol

 

[USARMYWILDCAT]

So are we heading to a Buzz Williams or Bruce Pearl type hire. I see alot of speculation and these things take time. Most these guys on the list are not coming. Billy is a no, to late in his game to adjust I believe. Nate said he's his own guy at Alabama, Hurley is coasting we're he's at and not even trying. The conference realignment and big money should be enough but he's not thinking that far ahead.
Which leaves us at the crazy but not stupid section. Bruce and Scott maybe Buzz is the safe hire with alot of money saved. We don't want saved money we want results and not for sure we get there

Who’s your source?

 

[TFCats11]

No one, not K, not Stevens, not Donovan, and not Hurley, is worth 11-12 mill per year!

But hey, it’s not me writing the checks.

 

[Imafan4evr_]

Per Pat Macafee show he has Hurley on right now and Hurely says

“UConn is my only mindset”

(Can be found on Pats twitter)

The more he doesn’t just flatly say “I am not interested in the Kentucky job” or something very close in effect… 🙏

 

[CatOfDaVille]

So are we heading to a Buzz Williams or Bruce Pearl type hire. I see alot of speculation and these things take time. Most these guys on the list are not coming. Billy is a no, to late in his game to adjust I believe. Nate said he's his own guy at Alabama, Hurley is coasting we're he's at and not even trying. The conference realignment and big money should be enough but he's not thinking that far ahead.
Which leaves us at the crazy but not stupid section. Bruce and Scott maybe Buzz is the safe hire with alot of money saved. We don't want saved money we want results and not for sure we get there.

Wow, that's a lot of assumptions and speculation presented as facts...

 

[BBNinSC]

So are we heading to a Buzz Williams or Bruce Pearl type hire. I see alot of speculation and these things take time. Most these guys on the list are not coming. Billy is a no, to late in his game to adjust I believe. Nate said he's his own guy at Alabama, Hurley is coasting we're he's at and not even trying. The conference realignment and big money should be enough but he's not thinking that far ahead.
Which leaves us at the crazy but not stupid section. Bruce and Scott maybe Buzz is the safe hire with alot of money saved. We don't want saved money we want results and not for sure we get there.

I believe we are heading to a second tier hire.

 

[Wildcats1st]

I doubt it happens. But if we're offering 11-12 Million NO ONE can bitch if we don't land him.

I think Barney has offered in a half assed way for optics that’s my read. If he really wants the guy he will send Jeff Sheppard and a couple other former players to have a chat with Dan. Not a phone call.

 

[Cayts69]

0% he accepts. Would love to be wrong, but it is not happening.

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

I don't know if Hurley will even listen to a offer. But, if the amount of money being reported is accurate then< I think it at the very least gives him some bargaining power with UConn.
Again, that's ridiculous Jimbo money.

 

[kywildcat41086]

It’s gonna depend on NIL just as much as salary.

I bet the boosters will be willing to front some NIL too… Not only that but we’re standing in probably what will be one of the super conferences that will be left standing when all is said and done !

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

So are we heading to a Buzz Williams or Bruce Pearl type hire. I see alot of speculation and these things take time. Most these guys on the list are not coming. Billy is a no, to late in his game to adjust I believe. Nate said he's his own guy at Alabama, Hurley is coasting we're he's at and not even trying. The conference realignment and big money should be enough but he's not thinking that far ahead.
Which leaves us at the crazy but not stupid section. Bruce and Scott maybe Buzz is the safe hire with alot of money saved. We don't want saved money we want results and not for sure we get there.

Buzz? lmao

 

[yes_takeaside]

I loved Tubby and supposed him until the end.

That said, this reminds me of Tubby offering William Avery, who grew up a Duke fan and had a Duke offer.

Mitch can comfortably offer Hurley the moon knowing Hurley is going to say no.

So Mitch looks good and still has Drew waiting in the wings.
Now I don’t actually believe MB is acting on his own and is just following the bidding of the person/persons who have the money. And we don’t know their pecking order, but I’m guessing Drew is down the list a bit.

Anyway the Masters starts Thursday and I have a tee time that day as well

 

[JHB4UK]

Force UConn to guarantee money they don't got

 

[BlueEmpire]

Hurley is a moron if he turns down 12 million a year.

Just said that to my wife.
If he turns that down, GOOD. I don’t want anyone here that turns down that kind of generational wealth. They’re too stupid to coach here.

 

[ChicagoCat1990]

If Hurley says no, at least we can try to get UConn to commit money that may have to put a a pinch on their NIL.

 

[true blue1]

Where’s the link??

 

[RunninRichie]

Where’s the link??

It's on HOB. Jeff Drummond reporting it. Offer will be 11 million 5-7 years and can go up if needed.

 

[Smashcat]

For reference.

 

[true blue1]

It's on HOB. Jeff Drummond reporting it. Offer will be 11 million 5-7 years and can go up if needed.

That will he hard to turn down.