Was posted by a more tenured poster on another board. Who knows if he actually has any information, but people think he is more credible than not I guess.

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Here's a recap of what we know so far:

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Originally posted by Van Zou:

Gentlemen:
I'm not generally in agreement with Andy but; Let's see how this plays out!

I emailed Gabe about an hour ago about this scenario...

I know for a Fact that Three options are on the table (at this time) and it will play out in 48 hrs.
One - Big
Two - Kim (For A Fact, with certain assistants staying on board with a substantial raise)
Three - someone who's not been mention on the board that I'm aware of! (been out of town and away from the board, so I haven't gone back to research)

How I know this? The AD has reached out about upping the donation to the B-Ball program to a good friends father who currently donates a substantial amount....

So take it for what its worth!

cv
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Originally posted by Van Zou:

I can not... As I had stated this to Gabe in my email... That being said, I'm reading between the lines and I think you could figure out the first!
I've only spoke to my friend and he said his dad was called and had a pow-wow with Mike!
His dad said, it's a make or break with that particular coach based on the collective agreement to provide the resources and conditions they could put together!
He and I both think it's GM! Again it's up to the donors to come up with the additional coin! (Major Coin)

For the 3rd his dad did not say nor did he! (I don't believe he knew and/or his dad did not know or tell.

cv
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Originally posted by Van Zou:

I will add that he told me his dad would seriously consider the added donation! (For Whom?)
That being said, he also likes the idea of Kim with Fuller! (went to school with Kim)
No idea if Kim is the 3rd or 2nd choice...

Sorry for being so no committal, but I thought I'd share what I know!

cv
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Originally posted by 4Seam Coach ZOU:
Ok so I can confirm those calls as well as I was told the same thing by a couple of bIg boosters

MA can propose about 2.5 MM right now but to get the big hire it is going to take 3.2MM and MA needs to secure assurances from people that that difference can be covered by the boosters.

The two I was talking to said the MA was using Anderson as leverage to get more money. Saying if the program didnt secure the funding he would hire KA.

The other things being asked for is more money for coaches, increases recruiting budget, some small upgrades in facilities. One of these guys said they asked if Fuller was staying. MA said he is pushing for it but one other condition was that GM be allowed to run his program his way without having to go to MA for player approvals and other small things.

And Howland is not seeking a ton of money and
MA has that amount basically approves already. But his name is mot being thrown out there right now.

No clue who the third is but the name is coming from a consultant

Sorry for the late post but was out with these guys watching the Blues game

This post was edited on 4/22/14 at 7:03 am