Uhhh...Dixon to UCLA rumor/ news

[puckster59]

Just my gut, but I don't think the fact that TCU wouldn't lower the buyout had as much to do with it as the negotiation simply failed between Dixon and UCLA on all the financial aspects.

If it really was the amount of the buyout, UCLA is run by idiots.

 

[Westsider]

At the end of the day, regardless of whose fault it is or how you spin it, he missed out on a $5mm/yr pay increase. He ain’t happy.

 

[HFrog1999]

At the end of the day, regardless of whose fault it is or how you spin it, he missed out on a $5mm/yr pay increase. He ain’t happy.

I bet his negotiations would’ve gone better if they beat UT instead of laying that rotten egg.

 

[TCUdirtbag]

At the end of the day, regardless of whose fault it is or how you spin it, he missed out on a $5mm/yr pay increase. He ain’t happy.

Absolutely no way at all this is the case. UCLA wasn’t gonna pay him $8.5 per year (that’s millions more than everyone except K and Cal). If they were, the buyout wouldn’t have been a problem.

 

[WhatTheFrog]

At the end of the day, regardless of whose fault it is or how you spin it, he missed out on a $5mm/yr pay increase. He ain’t happy.

Uhh, no. It would be a $2mil pay increase at best (according to my understanding), which would probably just go to the state anyway. Plus, HE would have been responsible for the buyout since UCLA was too damn cheap to pay for it.

My understanding is that he is getting $3mil now, would've gotten $5mil at UCLA. He would've been responsible for paying the $7mil difference from what UCLA was willing to pay (if that much). They may not have been willing to pay any of it and CJD was only willing to pay $1mil.

 

[Bruce Berry]

Nice post, thank you.

I’ve never had a problem with UCLA. I still remember the Tyus Edney days and that amazing basket to basket run he made to win that tournament game (against Mizzou maybe?) ...even if I had a problem with UCLA, at this point, I’m just ready for all this to be decided one way or the other.

And all that said, Ed O’Bannion can rot for ruining my EA ncaa video game! Ha!

"I still remember the Tyus Edney days " Man, this made me feel old.

"I still remember the Bill Walton, Sidney Wicks days.

 

[LawFrog504]

Great news. Glad we kept him. Hope we make some strides and have a great year

 

[Bruce Berry]

Not sure if I should be happy or pissed.

 

[helcap]

GoJoe Bruin take on it
https://gojoebruin.com/2019/04/05/u...-deal-dead-debacle-status-officially-reached/

 

[BABYFACE]

Not sure if I should be happy or pissed.

Both

 

[OmniscienceFrog]

What's Joe2001 hearing on this?

I would imagine that Darwin is visiting USC, and UCLA is SOL.

 

[NYC Horned Frog]

Well, in the end, at least everything confirmed that Mac's reporting is confirmed as straight [ Finebaum ].

 

[robbroyy]

I expect an extension of JD to be announced over the weekend. Needs a good PR spin. Shows he wants to be here for recruiting.

 

[Westsider]

Uhh, no. It would be a $2mil pay increase at best (according to my understanding), which would probably just go to the state anyway. Plus, HE would have been responsible for the buyout since UCLA was too damn cheap to pay for it.

My understanding is that he is getting $3mil now, would've gotten $5mil at UCLA. He would've been responsible for paying the $7mil difference from what UCLA was willing to pay (if that much). They may not have been willing to pay any of it and CJD was only willing to pay $1mil.

A million here, a million there. Whatever. He’s still unhappy. Lost out on coaching at his dream school with a big pay raise, moving home, and being close to his folks. Will be hard to know who he blames, but he’s not getting over it anytime soon.

 

[Dogfrog]

Great news. Glad we kept him. Hope we make some strides and have a great year

Of course, Tech has owned him so far.

 

[Dogfrog]

Well, in the end, at least everything confirmed that Mac's reporting is confirmed as straight [ steaming pile of Orgeron ].

Mac drinking himself to sleep.

 

[TCUdirtbag]

“My interpretation of our conversation is that he [Dixon] plans to stay with us through the entirety of his career and that we don’t have to worry about something like this again.”
-Boschini

 

[LawFrog504]

Of course, Tech has owned him so far.

Ok man

 

[westoverhillbilly]

I just wonder if this started with rigidity in the classroom somewhere- some professor(s) being too harsh on a player or players, especially with Jaylen.. Tubbs had this same problem here but as I recall hearing he only graduated one of his scholarship players during his 9 year tenure here..

Let's face it, these athletes aren't here because they're high performing scholars (though I'm sure some are)..

 

[Putt4Purple]

Will coach JD give a press conference explaining what happened? Easing anxiety for the alumni and recruits should be a priority along with an extension announcement.