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I mean there are other names but what I see coming is mostly attributed to the fact that Mario is gonna be in the playoff. You're not getting a final answer until Jan 1 if he loses in the 1st round. January 11 if he was able to win in the 1st round.
We're gonna completely miss ESD and drag this into January. Everyone else will be finalizing their search or be done with it. A lot of coaches don't want to move that late because they miss ESD and miss other assistants that are already moving to other jobs that were filled.
Drag it to January 1, Mario drags it out a couple days and ultimately says no.. it's Jan 5th and you don't have a HC and start from scratch. A couple guys already have raises from their schools, etc. Not a good situation.
I agree the timing with Mario is tricky. I don't think he wants to deal with any potential distractions but that doesn't mean back channel talks are not happening.
I think if they wait on Mario it is because there are some assurances he is interested and I think they are prepared to open the checkbook. Otherwise, you don't want to wait for the reasons you suggest.