Wisky fires Chryst, promotes Leonhard

[FireFoley]

Wisconsin fires Chryst, names Leonhard interim

Wisconsin has fired coach Paul Chryst, and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season.

www.espn.com

Gotta say I found this a bit surprising, but I am guessing losing by 20+ at home to Burp, your former HC, did not sit well.

 

[AuggieDosta]

Yes

 

[soflagator]

Going 67-26 shouldn’t get you fired at a place like Wisconsin. Especially when it’s your alma mater. These moves are becoming absurd.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Going 67-26 shouldn’t get you fired at a place like Wisconsin. Especially when it’s your alma mater. These moves are becoming absurd.

Absolutely. That's just ridiculous.

 

[sminings]

There is more to this story than his W-L record.

 

[CU-UF]

Its only money, sweet sweet B10 money

 

[FireFoley]

Wisconsin to pay Chryst reduced buyout of $11M

Paul Chryst, who had approximately $20 million left on his contract, will receive a reduced payout after being fired by Wisconsin on Sunday.

www.espn.com

Looks like Chryst is getting the Cash option upfront, versus getting paid over time.

 

[MJMGator]

Wisconsin to pay Chryst reduced buyout of $11M

Paul Chryst, who had approximately $20 million left on his contract, will receive a reduced payout after being fired by Wisconsin on Sunday.

www.espn.com

Looks like Chryst is getting the Cash option upfront, versus getting paid over time.

It’s like the lottery.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Chryst is about as vanilla as it gets. He doesn't even have sprinkles on top, he's just bland. He had a great record, but was just not making progress.

But here's the bigger issue. They are in love with Jim Leonhard and don't want to lose him to other programs. He turned down the Packers this past year to stay at Wisky. So I think they canned Paul to give Jim a look. I think doing this is ridiculous because there are a a lot of better options that Jim.

I live in the Madison area now and listen to a lot of sports talk radio. A few people are dropping CUM as a look. That would be a disaster in this city.

 

[FireFoley]

Chryst is about as vanilla as it gets. He doesn't even have sprinkles on top, he's just bland. He had a great record, but was just not making progress.

But here's the bigger issue. They are in love with Jim Leonhard and don't want to lose him to other programs. He turned down the Packers this past year to stay at Wisky. So I think they canned Paul to give Jim a look. I think doing this is ridiculous because there are a a lot of better options that Jim.

I live in the Madison area now and listen to a lot of sports talk radio. A few people are dropping CUM as a look. That would be a disaster in this city.

Leyer is not above banging fat chicks, so it might be viable.

 

[Altitude Gator]

Leyer is not above banging fat chicks, so it might be viable.

CUM is on every teams radar if they are in the market. ADs wanting him, chancellor's wondering if it is worth it for a shot at a championship.

My wife of 29 years is a Nebraska alum (mixed marriage). She wants nothing to do with him, but is getting fund raising letters to fund an offer from the boosters.

Seems like they would never stoop that low, but they are thirsty for some success.

 

[CGgater]

Saw bspn discuss this a bit today. Funny how when UF fires a coach 8-9 games into a season, Gator fans are impatient and spoiled. Whiskey is 5 games in, and apparently it’s a smart move.

Makes sense.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Leyer is not above banging fat chicks, so it might be viable.