I get the feeling that Oregon would have been really happy if Michigan had tried to lure Ernie Kent away, despite an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Oregon and Ernie Kent agreed on a new five-year extension. The deal gives Kent more money but less security. The contract puts Kent's compensation right around $1 million per year through the 2011-2012 season. Unlike his prior contract, however, there is no rollover clause to automatically extend the contract. Another interesting feature is that it reduces the buyout from the school if he is fired before the end of the contract. It had been the total remaining years on his contract, Now, it is simply a flat fee of $1 million dollars. Whether he would be fired after next season or just before the final year of his contract. The final feature suggesting Oregon wouldn't mind Kent seeking another job: no buyout requirements from Kent if he leaves.
Usually, a school wants some assurances the coach will stay after an extension and a raise. Here, Oregon seems to be begging him to keep looking.
Kent's job security is clearly based on continuing to win, without any rebuilding -- more then most coaches. The transfer of Chamberlain Oguchi and the loss of his assistant coach and top recruiter to UCLA won't help.
Previously at FanHouse:
Oregon's Ernie Kent Needs to Win
Oregon's Kent Will Probably Be Back Next Season
Oregon's Chamberlain Oguchi to Transfer
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4-13-2007 @ 7:15AM
polyduck said...
gee, what a novel idea. ernie actually has to work hard, field a winning team and a winning record to actually earn his money. now where did pat come up with that idea? duh!
every team in the sporting world should be run like this. like every other working individual who has to work to make a living. if they slack off, they get fired.
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