Well, thought I'd revisit this thread and make my comments here.
The latest Ledger story on Campanile/Fisch is a very weak trial balloon/negotiating tactic from Hobbs and nobody takes this seriously, since those candidates aren't serious candidates. If Hobbs wants to negotiate through the media, he needs to up his game with some real candidates - all of whom would be asking for the same things Schiano is, which is why Hobbs needs to go if he can't close the deal with Greg. Also, loved LeGrand calling out the BOG with his “you know what you need to do” comment, which carries far more weight than this weak tactic.
As everyone knows, this is a very complex financial negotiation right now, involving the need for funding from a combination of the State of NJ, Rutgers (including how much money will come from the U vs. the B1G income), and the major boosters and it's made even more complex by everyone involved wanting to “look good” to their constituents, such that the negotiations have become quite political behind the scenes (and in the various stories "encouraged" by each side via the press). Add in the complexity of the huge egos involved and no wonder it’s not done yet. Let’s just hope the egos involved don’t allow this to be effed up.
Having said all that, based on what I've heard from my sources (not including my Schiano source, since that was only pumped hard before I started this thread when I confirmed Greg's strong interest in the job) and my reading of the tea leaves, I still strongly believe this deal will get done, as long as I think this is simply negotiations ongoing and I have to believe that neither side is stupid enough to walk away, since both need each other hugely, as Schiano isn't getting a better head coaching gig and RU isn't getting a better coach for the $$. But it is Rutgers and NJ, so stupidity is always an option, sadly. Get it done Pat. Or else.
The latest Ledger story on Campanile/Fisch is a very weak trial balloon/negotiating tactic from Hobbs and nobody takes this seriously, since those candidates aren't serious candidates. If Hobbs wants to negotiate through the media, he needs to up his game with some real candidates - all of whom would be asking for the same things Schiano is, which is why Hobbs needs to go if he can't close the deal with Greg. Also, loved LeGrand calling out the BOG with his “you know what you need to do” comment, which carries far more weight than this weak tactic.
As everyone knows, this is a very complex financial negotiation right now, involving the need for funding from a combination of the State of NJ, Rutgers (including how much money will come from the U vs. the B1G income), and the major boosters and it's made even more complex by everyone involved wanting to “look good” to their constituents, such that the negotiations have become quite political behind the scenes (and in the various stories "encouraged" by each side via the press). Add in the complexity of the huge egos involved and no wonder it’s not done yet. Let’s just hope the egos involved don’t allow this to be effed up.
Having said all that, based on what I've heard from my sources (not including my Schiano source, since that was only pumped hard before I started this thread when I confirmed Greg's strong interest in the job) and my reading of the tea leaves, I still strongly believe this deal will get done, as long as I think this is simply negotiations ongoing and I have to believe that neither side is stupid enough to walk away, since both need each other hugely, as Schiano isn't getting a better head coaching gig and RU isn't getting a better coach for the $$. But it is Rutgers and NJ, so stupidity is always an option, sadly. Get it done Pat. Or else.
