I could be wrong, but that is probably his best choice. Even if the AD makes him an offer, she probably won't make it quickly, and it would probably be a short term deal like the one she gave to Albin. I like the entire coaching staff, and I hope they are all able to find new positions. In a situation like this, they need to act fast, and take any good openings they can find, before they end up out of work.
I keep hearing this term, short term deal. Albin was extended for two years in 2022 through 2026, so he had a four-year deal with rollover clauses. He signed a five-year deal at Charlotte. Now, I personally think Albin had 100% earned the extra year (maybe even more!) and some better terms, but that’s a matter of opinion. I just think it’s odd that a four-year deal is short term and a five-year deal is long term.
I don't disagree that a four-year with rollovers is probably longer than a five year contract, but it also puts a different burden on him, and it is not standard in the industry. The real question is, how did Albin feel about it? What did he want?
As for Albin's first contract, it was a four year contract, but he could be terminated after two years with no penalty. Thus, in reality it was a two year contract, with an option to extend to four. Could Ohio get some coach from outside to move to Ohio on a contract that could be terminated with no buyout after two years? If an outside coach wouldn't take a 2 year deal, why should Smith? If he takes it, and isn't renewed, he may never get another head coaching offer. If he goes to Charlotte, he can expect Albin to retire in a few years, and for him to become the successor there, with a better deal than two years.
Ohio should either make him an offer for 4 years, or look elsewhere.
Last Edited: 12/10/2024 8:38:25 AM by L.C.