“Show me the money”
You remember the line Rod (Cuba Gooding Jr.) Tidwell screamed over the telephone at Jerry (Tom Cruise) Maguire. Sports agent Maguire was attempting to persuade NFL receiver Tidwell to sign with his agency. “Show me the money” became a popular catch phrase anytime money became part of the discussion. Several Big XII fans (especially those in Kansas) were upset at the time Mizzou left the conference. The move was made for one reason alone---financial compensation. Recently the SEC announced it was issuing $22 million to each of its member teams. As for the Big XII the number was $18.3 million to its conference schools. I know a $2 million dollar difference isn’t that big a deal right? An individual with a net worth of $999,000 dollars is rich, millionaire sounds richer.
Bits n Pieces
I’m no Carolina fan so I have no vested interest in this report. I’ll just say I’m unsure if I believe the entire content of Rashad McCants account. Roy Williams was aware of the academic fraud that existed? Confession must be good for the soul McCants is coming forward with his “confession” after nearly 10 years.
After the Spurs Game 1 victory I read few Facebook comments from Heat fans. After their team won Game 2 98-96 they returned en mass. Good for them I’m happy they are still here, I wasn’t sure where they had disappeared just sayin.’
The Jazz announced Quin Snyder would replace Ty Corbin as head coach. I refuse to state this is a bad hire however I still resent the manner he left Mizzou. The coach was going to be to be terminated at the end of the 2006 season. How did Snyder conduct himself---he resigned in February forcing the program into further turmoil. Mizzou fans might be displeased with Frank Haith I remain more displeased with Snyder.
I guess my recent account regarding sale of the Clippers was premature. Although he’d agreed to the sale Donald Sterling has now backed out. You can read the basis for his reasoning on several websites. The silly part of this story the NBA has built in protection regarding a possible lawsuit. This becomes Sterling versus Sterling, how about that kinda like poking your finger in your own eye.
Speaking of money
An area that’s concerned me for a number of years is salaries (athletes and coaches). I feel silly even discussing it, salaries have long been over the top and there is nothing any of us can do about it. In business sometimes the person(s) hired behind you might be employed at a higher pay scale than you. Your salary is still higher however 4 or 5 years later they are being paid more than you were when you were first hired. Here’s where I’m going, a Kansas City Star reporter was comparing the raise Kentucky gave John Calipari to the salary Kansas is paying Bill Self. Can I state upfront neither man’s family should ever have a worry about financial freedom? Both coaches have an NCAA Championship on their resume; both coaches have been highly successful on the basketball court, I’m unsure the basis for the story. Calipari earning a larger salary than Self it’s strictly timing’ baby. You remember at the beginning I mentioned the later hire receives more compensation? Calipari isn’t a later hire however his extension comes at a later time-frame. If Kansas fans have a problem with the issue they just need to get over it.
Speaking of coaches
An acquaintance knowing my allegiance to the Lakers asked; “Who do you think will be the Lakers next coach?” I responded saying; “I really don’t know I only hope it’s not another Mike.” I was half joking however both Mikes (Brown & D’Antoni) were a huge mistake I believe. As Mitch Kupchek stated earlier “there is was no requirement to rush into hiring another coach.” The Lakers are in need of a re-build (only 3 players under contract) whoever is hired as coach will have quite a job on their hands. The key in addition to a coach is Kobe Bryant; he’s in a hurry to win. Bryant has made it known he wants another championship and I’m unsure if that’s possible as soon as Bryant desires.
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