OT: A once disgraced coach is making $160K at a N.J. school. But is it just to win games?

[Tango Two]

Mike Rice stepped to the microphone and soaked in a hearty ovation.


This was a new start for the once embattled coach. He had just been approved as the Linden High School boys basketball coach, the next chapter in a career that began with such promise

 

[Tango Two]

A once disgraced coach is making $160K at a N.J. school. But is it just to win games?

The district made waves by hiring the infamous coach. A closer look reveals it's at the cost of a six-figure salary.

www.nj.com

 

[BigRnj]

While I’m not a fan of the angry/hot head coaching style, what Mike Rice did at RU was nothing compared to what I’ve seen/experienced with some HS coaches. His disgrace has an asterisk for me. Glad to see him coaching again.

 

[NickRU714]

So he's getting paid $9k to coach (which is a normal coaching stipend I believe).

And then coincidentally he's also then hired for a new obscure position that pays him $150k.
Makes perfect sense.........

Someone tell me again how it's "greedy kids only looking out for themselves" that is causing all these atheltic department (college and now HS) deficits.

 

[cRURah]

Had he not screwed up he’d be pulling in $4mil.

 

[RUJMM78]

Bring back Myles Mack and Eli Carter to make 3 pointers.

 

[bac2therac]

I love a good comeback story

 

[kt124]

I think we could poach him

 

[RURahh]

He was an excellent game day coach and probably would have gotten us to the Dance if he didn't get blackmailed

 

[Rhuarc]

So he's getting paid $9k to coach (which is a normal coaching stipend I believe).

And then coincidentally he's also then hired for a new obscure position that pays him $150k.
Makes perfect sense.........

Someone tell me again how it's "greedy kids only looking out for themselves" that is causing all these atheltic department (college and now HS) deficits.

Rice, 55, would serve as "facilitator of athletic academic assistance/community resources".

That's some huge word salad for "no show" job just to get him to be their coach. That salary is higher than every vice principal in my school district and they actually do stuff. The people of this school district should be outraged in a time where they are cutting school budgets, teachers and classes.

 

[RUskoolie]

I never really had a problem with what he did. It's not hard to make anyone look bad if you make a highlight tape of someone's angriest moments over a 2 year period. You could do that to any coach in America.

I blame pin head Barchi for his piss poor leadership during all of that. "Uh I couldn't find the school when those tapes were released!"

 

[Simce91]

I love a good comeback story

Exactly.

Anyone know who Murdoch is currently considering suing ?

 

[bac2therac]

Exactly.

Anyone know who Murdoch is currently considering suing ?

Didnt realize he sued United Airlines in 2018 for discrimination and got a settlement

 

[BigEastPhil]

Has Mike Rice paid his dues / endured his punishment ?

Is he worthy to say land an assistant coaching gig?

I always liked / respected Rice. Would love to see him land an assistant coaching gig - albeit I think that boat has shipped away !

 

[AdventureHasAName]

He got railroaded.

 

[Plum Street]

Didnt realize he sued United Airlines in 2018 for discrimination and got a settlement

For what ?

I think he had a restaurant in bridgewater that closed

 

[Ray6232010]

Mike Rice stepped to the microphone and soaked in a hearty ovation.


This was a new start for the once embattled coach. He had just been approved as the Linden High School boys basketball coach, the next chapter in a career that began with such promise

Good for him