Why is it a given? Pros vs. Cons
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 1:08 pm
Many on the board seem to think this is a done deal but I just don't see it that way when looking at the two jobs. Especially if aTm is the ultimate dream job for HCCM. Here are some key reasons and tell me where I'm wrong:
1. Dallas vs. Waco - Unless CM keeps his family in Dallas (which i would do if i had to work in Waco) Waco is an armpit compared to Dallas.
2. Baylor's current state of affairs. Amazingly we are actually looking better than another TX school from the standpoint of the NCAA. Would CM be able to pickup the pieces quicker at Baylor vs. continuing what he's done here? If you go to Baylor, you're the attraction, certainly not Waco, their facilities and conference exposure are greater but still CM is the attraction at SMU, but the campus is gorgeous, Dallas is a great place to live, no pending possible sanctions to worry about, i'm just saying, we've got a lot going for us vs. Baylor.
3. If the ultimate goal is to go to aTm, how does Baylor help you get there? If Herman can move from Houston to UT why can't CM move from SMU to aTm? Baylor does nothing to help him in that department. He'd have to resurrect a program that has had recent success, but is in a state of disarray. It's a gamble is all I'm saying. Why take that gamble if Herman has shown that you don't have to to get to the promised land? Have a couple of great years with us and then move to that next great job whether it's aTm, or elsewhere with a stronger program than Baylor.
4. If it's money, then that's very shortsighted isn't it? He's making plenty with us to keep his family happy and could probably work an extension out of this whole deal anyways. Perhaps he could also use this to further push the IPF.
5. He goes to Baylor and he's a true job hopper...and it's not that great of a job to hop to!!!
I know a lot of these points have been raised, and maybe he does ultimately bolt, but I just don't see it making that much sense. SMU to Baylor isn't a "no brainer." I'm feeling pretty good about that now that it's down in a post. Let's go beat Navy, keep CM, go to a bowl and keep the train rolling!! The sun shines bright in my world!!!
1. Dallas vs. Waco - Unless CM keeps his family in Dallas (which i would do if i had to work in Waco) Waco is an armpit compared to Dallas.
2. Baylor's current state of affairs. Amazingly we are actually looking better than another TX school from the standpoint of the NCAA. Would CM be able to pickup the pieces quicker at Baylor vs. continuing what he's done here? If you go to Baylor, you're the attraction, certainly not Waco, their facilities and conference exposure are greater but still CM is the attraction at SMU, but the campus is gorgeous, Dallas is a great place to live, no pending possible sanctions to worry about, i'm just saying, we've got a lot going for us vs. Baylor.
3. If the ultimate goal is to go to aTm, how does Baylor help you get there? If Herman can move from Houston to UT why can't CM move from SMU to aTm? Baylor does nothing to help him in that department. He'd have to resurrect a program that has had recent success, but is in a state of disarray. It's a gamble is all I'm saying. Why take that gamble if Herman has shown that you don't have to to get to the promised land? Have a couple of great years with us and then move to that next great job whether it's aTm, or elsewhere with a stronger program than Baylor.
4. If it's money, then that's very shortsighted isn't it? He's making plenty with us to keep his family happy and could probably work an extension out of this whole deal anyways. Perhaps he could also use this to further push the IPF.
5. He goes to Baylor and he's a true job hopper...and it's not that great of a job to hop to!!!
I know a lot of these points have been raised, and maybe he does ultimately bolt, but I just don't see it making that much sense. SMU to Baylor isn't a "no brainer." I'm feeling pretty good about that now that it's down in a post. Let's go beat Navy, keep CM, go to a bowl and keep the train rolling!! The sun shines bright in my world!!!