Candidate Thread: Chris Beard (Texas Tech)

[Nonymouse 115]

4 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

This. With all monetary factors considered it'd be about $25-30M for Beard's first year at TX. Also if he was so enamored with being TX next coach then why would he have ever agreed to the Anti-TX buyout?

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It’d be more like 17-18. Still don’t think they’d do it. But it’s not anywhere near 30. 

[rcbowla 7,020]

It’d be more like 17-18. Still don’t think they’d do it. But it’s not anywhere near 30. 

That's strange because when I researched for all candidates I had an article that explicitly said $15M for TX schools and Big12 schools. Can't find that anymore and I believe it was a major publication that it came from. Huh....my mistake I guess.

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[Nonymouse 115]

3 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

That's strange because when I researched for all candidates I had an article that explicitly said $15M for TX schools and Big12 schools. Can't find that anymore and I believe it was a major publication that it came from. Huh....my mistake I guess.

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I think I have seen the article you are referring to. It was from a Texas website a few years ago when Beard had just signed his extension and the author was adding together Shaka’s buyout for UT at the time (which was higher then than now) and Beard’s Big 12/Texas schools buyout. 
 

I posted Beard’s contract above. Texas would owe Tech 5 mil if it’s before March 31 this year, and they’d owe Shaka about 7. Plus a 6 mil salary for Chris to get him to move.

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[Hoosier987 1,062]

I hope so. But will be shocked if it’s Beard - so no need to worry about buyouts

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[Capt. Crimson 3,415]

Wonder if Beard will see RMK this week? Who knows what kind of emotions/thoughts that will bring him.


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[DChoosier 7,831]

2 hours ago, Capt. Crimson said:

Wonder if Beard will see RMK this week? Who knows what kind of emotions/thoughts that will bring him.


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Who knows but I doubt that even an emotional visit would make a Texan like Beard decide he wants to move to Bloomington IN. I have no idea but with all of his Texas ties I would guess he will stay put and take over at his alma mater once Smart is inevitably fired. I think we are dreaming if we think we are going to land him.

[str8baller 5,042]

6 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

Who knows but I doubt that even an emotional visit would make a Texan like Beard decide he wants to move to Bloomington IN. I have no idea but with all of his Texas ties I would guess he will stay put and take over at his alma mater once Smart is inevitably fired. I think we are dreaming if we think we are going to land him.

Depends on how much he values history, recruiting upside, etc....

 

If UT offered Tom Allen $10 mil per to coach football don’t you think he’d at least think about it?

[DChoosier 7,831]

1 hour ago, str8baller said:

Depends on how much he values history, recruiting upside, etc....

 

If UT offered Tom Allen $10 mil per to coach football don’t you think he’d at least think about it?

Maybe,  we might find out for sure. Based on our last couple of searches I’m not sure how many coaches are valuing the history, recruiting upside, etc. I would like to think that’s the case but not so sure anymore.

[Feathery 4,005]

I know Texas has money but they care way more about football than basketball. They just spent a lot of money getting rid of their football coach. I don’t think they will dip into that well for a secondary sport to them in the same year. Shaka has a $7.1 million buyout and Beards higher buyout for Texas, then his salary increase. Seems like a lot for a school that isn’t all in on basketball. 

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[Trish 11,505]

2 minutes ago, tortex28 said:

 

 

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I wouldn’t be shocked. Like Stu has been saying from day 1. He’s a Texas man.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,080]

2 minutes ago, tortex28 said:

 

 

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Can’t leave in the Tournament, however, he will be when they are done!

[LamarCheeks 17,996]

Beard was trying to rile up the crowd before tipoff. 

Crowd: You come back here for a press conference in a week or two if you wanna hear some cheering! 

[str8baller 5,042]

Can’t wait for the winner of this game to be named the definite knee-jerk reaction best available IU coaching candidate. Loser is worse than Moser!

[LIHoosier 25,818]

On your mark, get set, talk!

[spe317 452]

That was one bad last possession. 

[IUc2016 7,121]

Let’s find out just how Texas Chris beard is. Call him up!


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[Trish 11,505]

He’s my top priority. I’m not completely sold but he’s the best name. I don’t think he leaves however. Worth a call!

[str8baller 5,042]

2 minutes ago, spe317 said:

That was one bad last possession. 

Yea, had a TO too. Otoh, two missed ft’s and two missed layups or we’re talking about how great beard is for coming back and winning. Fickle game.

[Hardwood83 4,727]

2 hours ago, tortex28 said:

 

 

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I'm ok with this. Beard is a solid coach and appears a definite upgrade over Archie....but of the same mold. His teams really defend, but without superior talent I don't see him excelling in the B1G and can't get excited about him.