Originally Posted by
sagegrouse
I found a cite that Greenberg was making $750K in 2009. It was probably closer to $1 million in 2012. His buyout was $1.2 million, which covered the guaranteed portion of the remaining four years on his contract.
So, for $1 million per year, how many former head coaches now looking for work, current assistants anywhere, or head coaches at mid-major level or below would compete for this job?
How about: Except for Shaka Smart and Brad Stevens, all of them?
Weaver's hand was forced. He would need to help Seth recruit three new assistants who would want compeititve salaries and some guarantees of longevity. Since Seth was clearly on a short leash after a losing record, this was a bad position for Weaver. As to timing, James Johnson left for Clemson on April 13 (dateline of story). Weaver went to the VT Chancellor last week, and they jointly agreed yesterday.
These are never happy occasions, and the timing was indeed awkward. Announcement was made as soon as possible to minimize leaks.
sagegrouse