Otz extended

[VeloClone]

And honestly, what can't you do in Ames with $3.5M per year that you can do with $5M....

 

[cyclones12321]

Well deserved. Not ever worried about losing TJ even though I’m sure soon their will be rumors

 

[trevn]

 

[alarson]

TJ wants ISU successful, not just to be paid.

Absolutely remarkable selflessness in today's age.

This is amazing news. He's an absolute bargain at that salary.

In that mind, I think we may see some coaches look more at longevity of success than strictly immediate pay. If a coach like TJ is making 3 mil a year, more than enough to be comfortable, if a donor is willing to cough up another million they may say "guarantee that money in the NIL fund instead so we can sustain the growth" (and if they get that, the success may bring in additional funds to increase salary down the line too). Just like how coaches have, in the past, accepted more salary for their assistants over their own personal salary gains.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I would have insisted on winning a couple natties first, but this is fine, I guess.

I guess if you want to have low expectations, that's on you

 

[CycloneErik]

I guess if you want to have low expectations, that's on you

It's Monday. I'm feeling lazy. Not as lazy as JP's expectations, though!

 

[alarson]

I would have insisted on winning a couple natties first, but this is fine, I guess.

We've already gone down the natty first path I think

 

[CycloneErik]

We've already gone down the natty first path I think

Good point. Even have two of them in the pic, so I can't argue that I was aiming higher.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Then why do we even have an engineering college?

Time for @brentblum to throw some NIL money that way, it sounds like.

 

[I@ST1]

That kind of cash goes a long way in Ames, too.

He doesn’t live in Ames…

 

[I@ST1]

And honestly, what can't you do in Ames with $3.5M per year that you can do with $5M....

This take is absolutely terrible.

 

[Gunnerclone]

“I just want a full search done!”

 

[cycloneworld]

Still a bargain with the new contract details compared to his peers.

Also while I was never anti-TJ hire, I was skeptical he was the right guy at the time. I was wrong and will 100% eat that crow.

 

[trevn]

“I just want a full search done!”

Those people still exist. Anxiously waiting for failure. Ready to pounce.

 

[CyNews]

Now if Iowa would give Fran a lifetime extension, it would be a perfect day.

Theyve got him locked up go awhile so that is perfect

 

[NickTheGreat]

I'm glad he's getting higher in the pay. I don't like the talk about not needing to pay him because "he likes it here." This is the real world, pay him what he's worth.

If Fred, the motherf***ing 'Mayor' leaves Ames, anybody can leave Ames. (Not that money was Fred's problem, though)

 

[CycloneCJ]

Is it allowable for TJ to contribute to the We Will collective? Seems like he shouldn't be able to contribute, but there also doesn't seem to be any rules.

 

[Balls]

He’s just not about money but more about being a great leader, part of something bigger than himself, and showing grace and humility. Like a prior poster said.

Need more people like this and glad he’s the leader of our team!

 

[RustShack]

I don't love the tiered salary approach though. Just pay the dude!

Probably has nothing to do with the media contracts and money Iowa state gets being the same way.

Take out a loan and pay the man now! Who cares that the AD already has a 20 year loan from the Covid year!

 

[alarson]

Is it allowable for TJ to contribute to the We Will collective? Seems like he shouldn't be able to contribute, but there also doesn't seem to be any rules

Even if not allowed directly i'm sure there are plenty of ways around that.