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I've heard some whispers that Caputo and Grant are probably out. The prevailing thought seems to be that neither feels the need to give up their current situation for what could be deemed as uncertainties with NIL funds allotted to our basketball program. Neither has to currently haggle with football programs for funding. Both coaches seem to feel they're currently in good situations, leading the top teams on their respective campuses and don't want to come down here to have to quarrel with Mario over NIL money.
Which is why I've always thought we'd be attractive to a younger coach coming from a mid-major. Have we had any preliminary conversations with McMillan?
Don't think it's a case of Caputo not wanting to come here. Just think for him to do so, it'd have to be a more ideal situation. He's building something in D.C. and doesn't have to worry about a football program eating into his NIL. Also, I think the situations could vary, depending on the candidate. It's possible that for an up & coming candidate, Miami wouldn't be inclined to offer them the same they'd be willing to give for a more established guy with a bigger name & pedigree. Besides, you'd be surprised how confident/arrogant some of these big time college coaches are. Enough to think they could get the boosters to fork over the money when needed.
I don’t doubt it one bit that Caputo loves it down here and understands the potential. But be that as it may, I completely understand him not wanting to make the move down here if he felt he weren’t going to receive the kind of support he would need to be successful.
Whispers from whom? No one has a freaking clue about who is under consideration, Even Medley Cane who knows everything has no clue.
You’re probably right. I don’t have a clue. I just pass along what I hear. Without divulging too much, just know this piece of info came from someone close to the program. Matter of fact, this same person told me they tried to get Caputo back down here but….