Looks Like Keno Is Gone From Drake

[JD720]

Re: Looks Like Keno Is Gone From Drake

U should have seen it around here when mac bolted...

You can still see it.

http://www.panthernation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=8&order=desc&page=53

[MediaPanther]

Re: Looks Like Keno Is Gone From Drake

To roughly quote Colin Cowherd, "Fans shouldn't be upset when a coach leaves you when he leaves you in better shape than he found you."

I believe the quote should mention that coaches don't usually leave when the program is on top. They build up the program and then are smart enough to get out before it starts to decline again. Who's to say Drake won't be .500 again next year, thus they will be right back where they were before Keno became head coach.

[jman2004]

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Drake needs to go after Hinson. It is too good to be true for them. Pay some money and snatch him up.

Good luck to Keno! I personally think he'll fall flat on his face and that he jumped WAY too early, but eh, can't blame the guy.

[06panther10]

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He may fall on his face, but at least he's got a giant stack of money to land on...

[Matt Trump]

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Drake needs to go after Hinson. It is too good to be true for them. Pay some money and snatch him up.

Drake paying money for anything related to this basketball team is highly unlikely.

[jman2004]

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He may fall on his face, but at least he's got a giant stack of money to land on...

That's why I said "I don't blame him". That doesn't mean I think he'll do a good job where he's at. Mac at least had practice recruiting and coaching as a HEAD COACH for three seasons. Keno has ONE.

Mac is slowly building a program at Iowa State and he's proved that he can do this. Keno hasn't proved squat yet.

I think this was a little premature of an offer from Providence. Sure, Drake had a great season. But wait to see if the guy can recruit and coach his own players and build a team, instead of pick up what his dad left him.

All my opinion, either way, I'm happy for him and wish him luck.

[Newsbreaker]

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What is coach Jacobson making per year? Is it more than the 250k that Keno was making?

If so, the "Drake won't spend money on basketball" comment needs a pot and a kettle.

[Matt Trump]

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What is coach Jacobson making per year? Is it more than the 250k that Keno was making?

If so, the "Drake won't spend money on basketball" comment needs a pot and a kettle.

Keno was making much less than that. Plus, there was no contact between the brass and Keno after the MVC and NCAA tourneys about an extension. The Drake people say that their president refuses to have anyone make more than his 300k on that campus, especially someone in athletics.

UNI did what they could when Mac was getting offers by increasing his salary substantially. Drake has far more old money than UNI could ever dream of that would have ponied up if asked.

[Newsbreaker]

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It was pretty widely reported yesterday that Keno was making between 200k and 250k. A private school doesn't have to release such information, but all the sources were coming up with the same range, so we can assume it's coming from somewhere.

[clenz]

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U should have seen it around here when mac bolted...

I'm not saying fans shouldn't be upset that a good coach leaves them. But as fans it is somewhat assinine to expect a coach to pass on a job that will pay 4x's the money per year at larger school that has more national name recognition. I fully understand why Drake fans would be/are upset. However, I listened to that segment live of Colin Cowherd, it was after Crean left Marquette, and he made a lot of good points to not blame the coach for taking "a better job"

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Looks Like Keno Is Gone From Drake

What is coach Jacobson making per year? Is it more than the 250k that Keno was making?

If so, the "Drake won't spend money on basketball" comment needs a pot and a kettle.

Jake started at 150K probably a little higher now

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/ass...n_contract.pdf

[Matt Trump]

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I'm not saying fans shouldn't be upset that a good coach leaves them. But as fans it is somewhat assinine to expect a coach to pass on a job that will pay 4x's the money per year at larger school that has more national name recognition. I fully understand why Drake fans would be/are upset. However, I listened to that segment live of Colin Cowherd, it was after Crean left Marquette, and he made a lot of good points to not blame the coach for taking "a better job"

I know what you're saying, I wasn't trying to refute it. I was just sayin...

[clenz]

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I know what you're saying, I wasn't trying to refute it. I was just sayin...

I get that, but I quoted you so people would know I wasn't just throwing something out there with no background. It was more directed at MediaPanther but I didn't quote him.

I can only imagine some of the reactions on here when he left. However, I'll refrain from making jokes about who might have said what....

[Matt Trump]

Re: Looks Like Keno Is Gone From Drake

I can only imagine some of the reactions on here when he left. However, I'll refrain from making jokes about who might have said what....

You don't have to imagine, you can just follow the posted link or just go to page 53 of this basketball forum to see the reaction.

[TravelingPanther]

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I think Keno is smart. he didn't have to prove himself beyond one year. Maybe he would never have another season like this. Take the money while it's there.