Sources: Oregon Ducks prepared to make Tom Izzo highest paid coach

[NightCap424]

http://www.freep.com/article/2010032...00329016/1319/

As soon as MSU is eliminated, Oregon plans on contacting Coach Izzo about the head coaching position at Oregon.

A television station in Eugene, Ore., reported that the Ducks were planning to offer Izzo the largest contract in college basketball. (Kentucky signed John Calipari last year for $31.65 million over eight years.) The station, KEZI, citing an unnamed source close to the Oregon athletic department, said the offer would be made with the backing of the Ducks’ biggest booster, Nike chairman Phil Knight.

[skrilla]

LOL -- R U Kidding Me? Leaving Michigan State for Oregon is like A-Rod leaving the yanks to bus tables at Denny's. Not a chance in hell.

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by skrilla

LOL -- R U Kidding Me? Leaving Michigan State for Oregon is like A-Rod leaving the yanks to bus tables at Denny's. Not a chance in hell.

Well its not exactly like that cause AROD's salary wouldn't double by going to Denny's

[NightCap424]

Just saying.....he's had a great run at Michigan State....maybe it's time for a change of scenery and see if he can build another program up in a weak conference. It wouldn't shock me if he did it.

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by NightCap424

Just saying.....he's had a great run at Michigan State....maybe it's time for a change of scenery and see if he can build another program up in a weak conference. It wouldn't shock me if he did it.

wishful thinking from a purdue fan here?

[rjb1816]

the pac 10 is in a weak state right now...he could go there and recruit well and probably have them competitive again real soon

[skrilla]

Originally Posted by upinya83

Well its not exactly like that cause AROD's salary wouldn't double by going to Denny's

Okay, how about Phil Jackson leaving the Lakers to coach the Nets next year? Better?

[mrwho]

if he can become the highest paying coach, why the hell not...

[skrilla]

sparty will match any offer

[NightCap424]

Originally Posted by upinya83

wishful thinking from a purdue fan here?

No, not really. I think he's great for the Big Ten. Purdue is just fine....I just think there is a chance.

[Romanowski]

no way he leaves, regardless of the money...

next year MSU is #1 preseason, hes more about legacy than money

only way he leaves MSU now is for the NBA

[upinya83]

Originally Posted by skrilla

Okay, how about Phil Jackson leaving the Lakers to coach the Nets next year? Better?

lol better - but for double the money, I wouldnt put it past him to do it.

I think Phil has made it clear he's just about done, and Izzo has a ways to go - sometimes guys like new challenges, like to build back a program. And the extra money is always hard to turn down.

Not saying I think he'll do it, or that its even likely - but its hardly a GOY that he doesnt take it

[rjb1816]

Originally Posted by skrilla

Okay, how about Phil Jackson leaving the Lakers to coach the Nets next year? Better?

if Phil Jackson could recruit players like Izzo can he could make the nets good too

[skrilla]

i'll take bets on this via pokerstars if anyone is interested - 3 to 1 odds

[Romanowski]

zero chance, he loves MSU