The silence is deafening

Dano564 · Dec 28, 2016

Nice win by the team last night, but no word on Claeys and an extension.

Are they waiting on Western Michigan to finish their game so they can abruptly remove and replace the coach within 24 hours?

A_Slab_of_Bacon · Dec 28, 2016

Firing a first year a 9 win MN coach seems like one of those fateful moves that nobody ever forgets....

If we follow the PJ theory here, PJ might be a motivator but he'd have his work cut out for him coming in after they pull a loved and successful coach after his first year. That's like a setup for disaster for everyone.

The real issue is... Coyle is apparently in silent running mode or something and nobody knows. For a while that seems wise and after a bit longer lazy, dumb.... mind boggling. He might not like the recent PR issues but he's still AD, that's one of his teams... do something man.

More worrisome is if he is keeping Claeys in the dark too.

Breakin' The Plane · Dec 28, 2016

Someone I trust in these matters says that the buyouts for TC and the assistants are cut in half on Jan. 1. Do with that what you like.

bottlebass · Dec 28, 2016

I figured if it was coming it would be by this afternoon. There is still time I guess but I really hope the radio silence means Claeys keeps his job!

Genious · Dec 28, 2016

Why would they need to act so fast even if it was a totally noncontroversial situation? Claeys isn't going anywhere. They have all the time they want.

e.bigelow · Dec 28, 2016

Face The Facts said:
Nice win by the team last night, but no word on Claeys and an extension.

Are they waiting on Western Michigan to finish their game so they can abruptly remove and replace the coach within 24 hours?

People need to realize the chances of PJ Fleck coming to MN are very, very, very low. Let it go.

Some guy · Dec 28, 2016

If you don't know what to say the correct move is to say nothing.

Some guy · Dec 28, 2016

Genious said:
Why would they need to act so fast even if it was a totally noncontroversial situation? Claeys isn't going anywhere. They have all the time they want.

Correct. TC is not going anywhere.

Iceland12 · Dec 28, 2016

Face The Facts said:
Nice win by the team last night, but no word on Claeys and an extension.

Are they waiting on Western Michigan to finish their game so they can abruptly remove and replace the coach within 24 hours?

Face the Facts? You're back and starting with a troll post too! You gotta mix in some non-dickish posts too. It would give you some credibility. Credibility, in a sentence relating to you. Yeah, I get the irony.

http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/boards/member.php?6066-Face-The-Facts

John Galt · Dec 28, 2016

What do you want Coyle to do, hold a press conference every time someone thinks Tracy's seat is warm and tell us his job is safe? Coyle told us Tracy would be the coach long-term back in November after the NW game.

The administration at the U hasn't done anything to hint that Tracy's job is in jeopardy. Speculation has been contrived by the media and social media.

#2Gopher · Dec 28, 2016

John Galt said:
What do you want Coyle to do, hold a press conference every time someone thinks Tracy's seat is warm and tell us his job is safe? Coyle told us Tracy would be the coach long-term back in November after the NW game.

The administration at the U hasn't done anything to hint that Tracy's job is in jeopardy. Speculation has been contrived by the media and social media.

You're missing the boat. A statement of congratulations and support for the coach after a big mess that was somewhat caused by him would be nice. What you implied is pretty lame.

John Galt · Dec 28, 2016

#2Gopher said:
You're missing the boat. A statement of congratulations and support for the coach after a big mess that was somewhat caused by him would be nice. What you implied is pretty lame.

The OP mentioned Claeys future and an extension, not a Congratulation tweet from Kaler.

Lakers612 · Dec 28, 2016

Genious said:
Why would they need to act so fast even if it was a totally noncontroversial situation? Claeys isn't going anywhere. They have all the time they want.

because we have recruits that are in limbo at the movement

GoodasGold · Dec 28, 2016

John Galt said:
What do you want Coyle to do, hold a press conference every time someone thinks Tracy's seat is warm and tell us his job is safe? Coyle told us Tracy would be the coach long-term back in November after the NW game.

The administration at the U hasn't done anything to hint that Tracy's job is in jeopardy. Speculation has been contrived by the media and social media.

Those two do, however, have a history of changing the narrative.

raindog · Dec 28, 2016

Check out @mjessenhoward's Tweet: https://twitter.com/mjessenhoward/status/814219174864154624?s=09

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Dano564 · Dec 28, 2016

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
It appears he's working to buy time.

Either to buy time for the possible lower payout if that's true, but letting Claeys go will be a bit of a firestorm, so having a replacement ready who appeals to committed recruits is important. He'll want to act fast and to do so, he has to wait for his new coach to first become available. Thus, wait until after New Years day.

John Galt · Dec 28, 2016

raindog said:
Check out @mjessenhoward's Tweet: https://twitter.com/mjessenhoward/status/814219174864154624?s=09

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That's not a tweet you send out if you are going to fire someone. Sounds like Claeys will be back.

John Galt · Dec 28, 2016

Face The Facts said:
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
It appears he's working to buy time.

Either to buy time for the possible lower payout if that's true, but letting Claeys go will be a bit of a firestorm, so having a replacement ready who appeals to committed recruits is important. He'll want to act fast and to do so, he has to wait for his new coach to first become available. Thus, wait until after New Years day.

Let me guess, you also thought Jim Harbaugh was coming here in 2011?

Dano564 · Dec 28, 2016

John Galt said:
Let me guess, you also thought Jim Harbaugh was coming here in 2011?

No.
I didn't think he was going to Michigan either.

Oregon Gopher · Dec 28, 2016

Face The Facts said:
Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
It appears he's working to buy time.

Either to buy time for the possible lower payout if that's true, but letting Claeys go will be a bit of a firestorm, so having a replacement ready who appeals to committed recruits is important. He'll want to act fast and to do so, he has to wait for his new coach to first become available. Thus, wait until after New Years day.

The chances of attracting an attractive coach at this time or after January 1 is zero.

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PMWinSTP · Dec 28, 2016

John Galt said:
Let me guess, you also thought Jim Harbaugh was coming here in 2011?

FTF is a complete, but marginally competent, troll. Reason does not work when it falls on deaf ears.

PMWinSTP · Dec 28, 2016

Face The Facts said:
No.
I didn't think he was going to Michigan either.

At least you've confirmed that you don't think much...not that it wasn't readily apparent.

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