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I'm sure that this question has been asked before, so apologies up front : Are NU's assistant coaching salaries competitive --especially considering Chicagoland's cost of living vs , say, East Lansing?
It seems to me mad scientist offensive assistants get head coaching jobs more than defensive experts. This glass ceiling could be part of the reason that the list tilts defensive. This could also be totally made up.
Depends on what you mean by competitive.I'm sure that this question has been asked before, so apologies up front : Are NU's assistant coaching salaries competitive --especially considering Chicagoland's cost of living vs , say, East Lansing?
hdhntr1, Thanks for replying. To be more specific, are we competitive with assistant coaching salaries vis-a-vis our B1G West rivals , e.g. Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa?
I get your point; the question is largely moot -- at this time. But , for future reference, if/when NU needs to fill a coaching position, if the position's compensation disparity is too wide, this may be a factor in a prospective coach's decision.
Well, I hope you're not correct in this assessment of Fitz's aspirations and coaching choices....but any further discussion probably served on the Rock.I can honestly see Fitz never going after a coach who would walk away from a Northwestern deal over money. I bet he'd liken that to a recruit doing the "hat dance." Plus, I don't think he's interested in ever having a "rising star" coach pass through Northwestern, out of fear that he might actually leave or another gig. For better or worse, Fitz aspires to be a Jerry Kill/Joe Paterno head man who keeps the same guys around for an entire career. The funny part about this is I bet Phillips would happily fork over the cash for the "right" assistants.
I can honestly see Fitz never going after a coach who would walk away from a Northwestern deal over money. I bet he'd liken that to a recruit doing the "hat dance." Plus, I don't think he's interested in ever having a "rising star" coach pass through Northwestern, out of fear that he might actually leave or another gig. For better or worse, Fitz aspires to be a Jerry Kill/Joe Paterno head man who keeps the same guys around for an entire career. The funny part about this is I bet Phillips would happily fork over the cash for the "right" assistants.
I can honestly see Fitz never going after a coach who would walk away from a Northwestern deal over money. I bet he'd liken that to a recruit doing the "hat dance." Plus, I don't think he's interested in ever having a "rising star" coach pass through Northwestern, out of fear that he might actually leave or another gig. For better or worse, Fitz aspires to be a Jerry Kill/Joe Paterno head man who keeps the same guys around for an entire career. The funny part about this is I bet Phillips would happily fork over the cash for the "right" assistants.
So I guess your saying that no rising star is interested in coaching at NU. Why do you think that is?I have to disagree. I think he would gladly accept a rising star that had potential to leave for a promotion. It's management 101 to hire the best you can get. The promotions that others receive when leaving your staff actually enhances your brand.
So I guess your saying that no rising star is interested in coaching at NU. Why do you think that is?
I don't think we will know that until we actually hire a new coach. Hank and Jerry aren't spring chickens so at some point this will play out.
It wouldn't surprise me that someone like Bates is being groomed as the internal candidate to succeed Doc at DC when he retires someday.
I get your point; the question is largely moot -- at this time. But , for future reference, if/when NU needs to fill a coaching position, if the position's compensation disparity is too wide, this may be a factor in a prospective coach's decision.
klemman, thanks for stopping in and for the feedback. Good luck against Florida.