That’s not how it went down. Elko had a verbal deal to stay at ND for something like $1.8 million and then screwed them by continuing his negotiation with A&M. ND said “see ya” after he did that. The $200k difference is like 5 minutes of interest from ND’s endowment—it wasn’t about money at that point. But the original point you asserted was ND won’t pay when they clearly will, at least for DC. Kelly doesn’t have to spend much money on offensive staff because it’s his offense. Clark Lea is IMO one of the best young coaches in the country. Vandy made a great hire and ND will open up the checkbook to replace him. If I’m wrong on either of those it won’t be the first time but I’d be a little surprised.