Money nearly always trumps loyalty

[4 Oaks Frog]

So if it isn’t money, what is it? Why is he leaving The Frog that he loved and wanted to stay with for as long as it would have him? Did someone/something piss him off?
Spit Blood ~~<~< and [Baylor asshoe]!!

 

[T-Ray]

I wonder if CDC thinks (or knows) there is going to be some sort of shakeup in the Big XII?

 

[82 Frog Fever]

Sometimes it’s just time for something different. Keeps life exciting.

 

[Punter1]

He's an AD not a coach. Other than telling them TCU scored more points and runs, what, exactly do you think he is going to break down for them that their professional coaches don't already know?

If UT had wanted to leave the Big 12 they could have done so. They didn't. I'm sure they realize the Big 12 is better because TCU is a member. What team would the Big 12 have had access to that was even close to what TCU brings?

No [ Finebaum ] he's not a coach...I guess you have no idea of exactly what else a highly involved AD does and knows....Ill just leave it at that.

And no [ Finebaum ] again UT could have left anytime...but you think if the chairs move again and UT joins somewhere and it's between us and Tech or us and Okie State....they are gonna side with us???

I think in hindsight they would have rather had UH instead of us if it meant 5 outta 6 football wins instead of 5 outta 6 losses....the only thing TCU brought to the Big 12 as far as UT is concerned is a bunch of ILs.

 

[More Frogs the Better]

No [ steaming pile of Orgeron ] he's not a coach...I guess you have no idea of exactly what else a highly involved AD does and knows....Ill just leave it at that.

And no [ steaming pile of Orgeron ] again UT could have left anytime...but you think if the chairs move again and UT joins somewhere and it's between us and Tech or us and Okie State....they are gonna side with us???

I think in hindsight they would have rather had UH instead of us if it meant 5 outta 6 football wins instead of 5 outta 6 losses....the only thing TCU brought to the Big 12 as far as UT is concerned is a bunch of ILs.

In other words, you have superior knowledge of an AD does and knows but cannot offer specifics predicated upon this superior knowledge?

If conference realignment materializes again, I assume they will look out for the own interests, whatever they perceive those to be under the circumstances, as will all the other schools.

 

[BABYFACE]

I’m certain it wasn’t.

I am not disagreeing with you if wasn’t about money. I am curious to what you and a few others think it was. I haven’t had time to read thru everything. I was at the Star today for an Aledo playoff game and family get together afterwards.

 

[cdsfrog]

Darn Texas.

Yeah don't think anyone is going to moneywhip us but clearly he wanted a change. Maybe he didn't feel challenged and wanted to fix an epic dumpster fire with tons of resources and money. If so he choose wisely.

 

[froglash88]

It’s not always about Trump

 

[maximilian]

Good grief. I don't even know where to start with all that.

It's like TexAgs put on purple for the day. We just need the North Korean band and we're all set.

 

[BleedNPurple]

This recent article shows $1.23million.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fansid...etic-directors-ncaa-d1-schools-last-year/amp/

So Texas AD not in the top 10? I know they’ve had an interim AD but this doesn’t make sense?

 

[BleedNPurple]

UT has that dumpster fire LHN that no one is watching. That alone is a unique challenge.

We were looking for an AD when we found CDC. He’s done a great job for us. I have faith that our board will find us another good one!

 

[Westsider]

Yeah, people come and go in life. Calm down.

 

[netty2424]

Has TCU not built a program that, hate to say it, that'll be immune to ending up back in a

So Texas AD not in the top 10? I know they’ve had an interim AD but this doesn’t make sense?

Well how do you rank someone who isn't employed? I don't imagine the interim AD was making what the AD would be making. Just guessing as I don't know for sure.

 

[DaCrief]

I’m with Punter on this, guys. CDC has inside knowledge that our corners won’t turn their heads in coverage and is prepared to share this with Texas on day 1. We’re screwed.

 

[tcuball3]

Humans are allowed to have a change of heart, you should not feel afflicted about this. I am happy for him and his family, the guy was first class from day one.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I am not disagreeing with you if wasn’t about money. I am curious to what you and a few others think it was. I haven’t had time to read thru everything. I was at the Star today for an Aledo playoff game and family get together afterwards.

UT is arguably the biggest name in collegiate athletics. Having both TCU and UT on your resume is better than having just TCU on your resume.

If CDC wanted to stay an AD the rest of his career, he very likely would’ve stayed in Fort Worth, but my guess is he has bigger aspirations and this is his next step on the ladder. He did an amazing job here, but there wasn’t much else he could do. Fixing The University of Texas would be a big notch on his belt. It’s likely a solid career move.

 

[Limp Lizard]

That $700K figure is a few years old, like GP's salary. Private school, you know. Only find out what the guys made 3 or so years ago when the tax return becomes public.

 

[DaCrief]

Honestly he was a great figure to have around. Just comfortable seeing the purple jacket and tie at a frog event. He was a seamless part of our athletic environment.

My only issue i have is perhaps a syndrome I’ll have to get over. I just don’t like the optics that a “big program” can still call its shot and hire our big pieces away when they want. Specifically, this program. Perhaps some unwarranted pride - but I’m not afraid to be unjustifiably proud of my purple. Good luck CDC (cool initials better be at the top of the hiring criteria for the next AD)

 

[Paint It Purple]

I’m sure it’s in another thread but:


CDC was making about $700K at TCU?

Seems like I saw where CDC was making $1M plus at TCU when bonuses were counted.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Honestly he was a great figure to have around. Just comfortable seeing the purple jacket and tie at a frog event. He was a seamless part of our athletic environment.

My only issue i have is perhaps a syndrome I’ll have to get over. I just don’t like the optics that a “big program” can still call its shot and hire our big pieces away when they want. Specifically, this program. Perhaps some unwarranted pride - but I’m not afraid to be unjustifiably proud of my purple. Good luck CDC (cool initials better be at the top of the hiring criteria for the next AD)

FWIW, that big program has tried to hire away Sonny Cumbie and Jim Schlossnagle (and maybe Gary Patterson) and failed.