Buzz Williams addresses the coaching rumors

[WTSooner]

I don't see why OU would be against paying $1.5M for somebody that is currently making that much, and that has earned it. Really, what is the different in doing that, and hiring a guy at $750k and bumping him up to $1.5M after 2-3 years?

 

[BillyOcean]

I he is currently getting 1.5MM, we aint getting him. Joe C. isn't going to pay him 1.8MM (20% premium) and Bzz isn't taking a pay cut or equal money.....NEXT!

 

[Jason]

Wow that is quite the elaborate non-answer.

Agreed. In sum, it appears that he'd consider any legitimate offer to a bigger program.

However, considering his current salary, I don't see OU offering him.

 

[soonernutt]

I he is currently getting 1.5MM, we aint getting him. Joe C. isn't going to pay him 1.8MM (20% premium) and Bzz isn't taking a pay cut or equal money.....NEXT!

I think we'll pay that for an established coach like Buzz. The question will be whether he takes it or not.

The marketplace has changed. Travis ford is making 1.5M to finish 9th in the league. Established coaches will require the going rate.

 

[MichSooner]

I think we'll pay that for an established coach like Buzz. The question will be whether he takes it or not.

The marketplace has changed. Travis ford is making 1.5M to finish 9th in the league. Established coaches will require the going rate.

Wow! Buzz doth protest too much. A non-answer to the question for sure. He is also on Arkansas' radar screen. If I'm his AD, his answer is very telling. He is at least willing to listen to suitors or has already listened to them, if not indirectly.

He will likely be coaching elsewhere next year.