re: Kevin Sumlin's New Contract Extension is Finalized

People can complain we didn't live up to expectations this year but honestly those expectations were because of Kevin Sumlin. Pay the man. And for the first time in my life, the BMAs get it. I mean really get it. The 3-year window with a $5m buyout is perfect.

I think we all know that at some point Sumlin may want to test the waters of the NFL. It's silly to be unreasonable about that long term. But making sure he stays here 5 years first is both practical, because being such an outstanding recruiter it assures we stock the cupboards, and good marketing, so the job is never seen as a stepping stone.

Five years is a reasonable stay. If he leaves after that, it's because he proved something, not because he's the hot name like today. And if he does that and he feels like he wants to try his hand at the next level, by all means, go! I'll never begrudge him if that's what he chooses.