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Memphis AD: School made 'extraordinary offer' to keep Fuente

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Memphis AD: School made 'extraordinary offer' to keep Justin Fuente | Dr. Saturday - Yahoo Sports


Memphis knows Justin Fuente will be a hot commodity on the coaching market, so the school is doing all it can to keep him.

According to the Commercial Appeal, Memphis offered Fuente a deal that “would have made him the highest-paid football coach outside the Power Five conferences at the time.” Fuente confirmed that he was extended an offer, but would not provide any details about the financial aspect of the contract.

"I was sincerely humbled by the university's offer to step up," Fuente told the paper. "In addition, this administration realizes how important the staff is to me and is trying to step up substantially for our coaching staff."

Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen confirmed the offer, but also declined to provide specific financial details.

“I love coach Fuente and we’ve been working tirelessly to make sure we can keep him,” Bowen told the Appeal. “We made him an extraordinary offer to make sure he’s going to be the coach of the University of Memphis for a very long time.”
 
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It becomes an interesting decision for Fuente and Herman.

Guys used to jumps schools because of the money. Bigger/better programs just paid more.

But with guys making the jump and losing their luster, I wonder if more guys just decide to stay put? Especially if the monetary difference is minor.

The idea of "winnig where they are" may seem like the better path, versus jumping to another school for an "easier path".
 
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If he doesn't care about playing for national championships, he should stay. Doubt we see Group of 5 teams in the playoff, unless it expands to 8
 
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It becomes an interesting decision for Fuente and Herman.

Guys used to jumps schools because of the money. Bigger/better programs just paid more.

But with guys making the jump and losing their luster, I wonder if more guys just decide to stay put? Especially if the monetary difference is minor.

The idea of "winnig where they are" may seem like the better path, versus jumping to another school for an "easier path".
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Less pressure to win and the money is negligible. I don't blame coaches for staying put
 
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