If Hobbs fires Eddie than I expect him to be aggressive in hiring a new coach. I don't expect him to just write off top guys like Miller. I want him to make the phone call. If Miller is sticking true to wanting $3 million plus then ok that's probably a non-starter. But he should not be conceding to hiring a lesser known candidate. He should be selling it as an incredible opportunity in the Big Ten. Yes you can't ignore the flaming dumpster in the background but he can say we're putting out that fire and here is how we're rebuilding....practice facility, donor support, etc, etc, etc.... Sell it like Chris Ash sees the football program. Big Ten school in prime recruiting territory with a commitment to winning. I'm not saying it's an easy sales job. And I'm not saying that enthusiasm and all the great plans will mean we land a top candidate but you have to go after it.
Now if Hobbs waits on firing Eddie it will be because he sees value in waiting and thinks that we will be in a better position to sell that vision next year. I'm not talking about saving a few bucks on salary value but rather he thinks Rutgers will be in a much better position to recruit a top coach next year. That may be because the practice facilities will be further along in the process, more donors will be committed, or whatever the reasons. If you think giving away one more year will dramatically change the odds of landing a top candidate - you give away the year.
