towards the end of the season but before it's actually over? Like, for example, let's use the Nebraska situation. If they were interested in TT and he was interested in at least putting out feelers......should he just come out and say so, lie and say he's not interested, or not comment on it. What would be the best way to handle it with consideration given to the program's focus for the remaining games, integrity, rumor mill, etc. Keep in mind that not commenting can still lead to distractions and speculation can hurt the team's focus too. I'm sure there will be a lot of different opinions and am interested in how others view the best protocol. Personally, it would be hard for me not to just put the cards on the table and squelch the speculation by just saying, "Yes, we're looking at the possiblity but, as long as I'm here, I'm commited to this program and will continue to dedicate my concentration on this team and let my agent handle coming up with any possible scenarios". I know many will disagree with that but we suffer just as much with the speculation, imo. I would assume, if I was leaving one program to go to another, it would be that I was pursued because of what I'd accomplished and my word that I'd remain focused on task at hand wouldn't be questioned and I'd see to it, with results, that it would never be doubted in my departure, should I so chose to leave in the end. What are your thoughts on "How to"?
that there is no good way. it's pick what at the time seems like the lesser of the evil's, especially if the season is still going on. because no matter what, it is going to be a distraction. for instance, take miles when he was at osu. he said he wasn't interested in the lsu job when in fact he was talking to lsu. but at the time he said that because his name came up, the team was in san antonio preparing for the alamo bowl. i believe he wanted the focus to be on the game and the team, not him. did he lie? yes. but had he said he was talking to lsu, that would have been a big distraction for his team right before a bowl game. imo, he did what he had to do because there was no good option. i think that the answer depends on the circumstances. time of year, where the team is in regards to their season (future games considerations), etc. that is if the coach is in the college ranks.
Not sure there is a good way either. Lots of complications mentioned and others like the effect on recruiting if someone mentioned interest in another job. Of course, the situation is more difficult since coaches don't have to serve out their contracts in college football.
Most of us were taught that "honesty is the best policy." In these situations though, I don't know. And it's increasingly difficult now, moreso than it used to be because of the internet. So if Miles tells us today, "Carr is retiring, I've accepted the job at Michigan"...do we feel better treatment because he was honest ? Bad situation for coaches, administrators, etc. The only winners in these coach change scenarios seem to be the agents.
They should ALL say the exact same thing. Something along the lines of: "College A has been a great place for me and my family. There are plenty of great colleges all around the US that offer unique opportunities. After the season is over, I'll always evaluate my situation to make sure I'm doing the best thing for my family and myself." And since nothing should happen until after the season, this answer should suffice for those that like to cast stones.
Agreed and if everybody did it, nobody would have any clue at all what the heck it "means" other then exactly what it says! Talk to me later, you blood hungry media people!
I have always thought that. Why dont they just get together and create a uniformed bs answer? I would create a policy and say on my first day that I do not address coaching jobs with you dicks in the media. It will be your business when I tell you (But probably in a nicer way).
They'll try to maximize their advertising revenue by breathlessly reporting no news. Kind of like ESPN does with their treatment of all things Giants, T.O., Patriots, Bonds, Vick, and anything else they can mindlessly gush about. They SHOULD just report the news, not try to make it.
