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Reputation:93
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Since:Jan 22, 2007
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When you can't get your more talented team to win games against poor teams with the Tourney at stake, you are done. DONE!!!!!. I would have accepted 1 loss in the last 3, but all 3! And 2 games with huge leads given up? It is so unacceptable it isn't even funny. Seriously, isn't this the definition of the hot seat?
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 1, 2007
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My gut tells me that Juan may be right. But first, I was hoping someone would post the terms of Gary's current contract. I'm pretty sure the salary is somewhere around $2 million a year, but I have no idea about the length, clauses, etc.
Debbie Yow is an intelligent businesswoman and a no-nonsense AD. She knows the Maryland alumni base is getting impatient. Gary has a lot going against him right now. NIT appearances in three out of the last four seasons would be tolerable/acceptable prior to a national title, but not after. If we're talented enough to build big lead after big lead against our ACC foes, reason dictates that we should be talented enough to hold them. And yes, the Carolina win was big, the highlight of the season; but everyone should remember that we almost pissed away a fairly sizeable lead in that one as well.
It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Gary is shown the door at the end of the season. Nothing in today's business of sports surprises me anymore.
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Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 19, 2006
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Please read the Mike Wise column from yesterday's Washington Post. It's not Gary that needs to go, it's fairweather fans like you who need to go!
Go Terps!
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 1, 2007
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justin, I'd expect more from you. Calling someone a fairweather fan is such a huge cop out and requires absolutely no thought or rationale. You're welcome to disagree, but once again you've responded to an argument with a personal attack...lame. I am completely confident and secure in my committment to my alma mater and its athletic teams.
If you had read this post more closely (or other recent posts of mine on this topic), you would realize that I haven't decided whether or not it would be better if Gary stays or goes. I've been playing devil's advocate on both sides for the sake of discussion. I read the article by Mike Wise in the Post, as you suggested, and I agree with most everything he offered regarding Gary's accomplishments. But the fact is, as I have stated before, college hoops is big business and stuck in the "what have you done for me lately" mindset. Thus, the rationale for my response to Juan's post.
I'm as upset about the recent string of losses as anyone, but I don't expect to lash out at other Terps fans on these threads as a result. I'll leave that to the Hokies fans and ACC fan.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 20, 2007
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I've been a Gary supporter since he's been at Maryland. I think his coaching job this season would be described as poor at best. I don't think he should be fired but he needs to re-evaluate his coaching style and recruiting methods. The turnovers and mental mistakes are inexcusable. Some of that falls on Gary but a large portion comes with inexperienced players in key roles. Vazquez better have a great offseason. He cannot be trusted at the point right now. This was a tough season. The ups and downs make it tough to watch. I'm still a die hard fan with high hopes for next year.
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Level:Amateur
Since:Mar 9, 2008
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This is a public school,he earns about $350k
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 20, 2007
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Gary needs to start going after the blue chip players. He's lost the ability to turn average players into stars (Juan Dixon) . With only 4 scholarships in the next two years it's going to be a tough road if these kids don't improve. Mosley and Gilchrest are comming in next year and the Korean big man in 09. They better be damn good if this team is going to compete in the ACC.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 20, 2007
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This is a public school,he earns about $350k He earns much more than that. There are shoe contracts etc. He makes about 2 mil a year.
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Reputation:87
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 16, 2006
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Um, GW had signed a contract just a few years ago (?) that was $1 million plus. 3 NIT in past 4 seasons is unacceptable
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 23, 2007
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In the 2005-2006 season Gary made a guaranteed 1.6 million, which became 2.3 million in incentives.
And oh by the way that at the time was among the top 10 in guaranteed money. Schools who paid their coaches more in guaranteed money:
Kentucky, Texas, Michigan State, Ohio State, Marquette & Kansas.
Also the same salary as Jim Calhoun.
More guaranteed money than Coack K and Roy.
Now at that time, I think that was deserving for Gary. However, tell me where those teams are right now, Not getting ready to play another home game.
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