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Coaching carousel craziness continues: big-name coach offered “aggressive” extension, per report
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Oregon reportedly wants to pay Mario Cristobal mega-money to keep him in Eugene.
There have been many coaches who have jumped ship to other jobs already during this season’s spin of the coaching carousel, but others like Penn State’s James Franklin and Michigan State’s Mel Tucker have seen huge contract extensions put in front of them to stave off other programs.
According to John Canzano of The Oregonian, the Ducks are hoping to keep Cristobal in town amid rumored interest from Miami.
Source at Oregon confirms that University of Oregon has a contract extension offer in front of Mario Cristobal.
“It’s aggressive and in line with what we’ve seen this week,” per source.
Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley dollars, I’m told.
Updated column: https://t.co/rscbXJEDr2
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) December 3, 2021
Canzano reported that the offer could be as big or bigger than the contracts LSU’s Brian Kelly or USC’s Lincoln Riley were just paid. On the Miami front, Canzano reported what others said throughout Friday: Miami is very interested.
Cristobal began his coaching career as head coach of FIU in 2006, before joining Alabama as an assistant head coach in 2013 under Nick Saban. He remained there for 4 years before joining Willie Taggart’s staff as an O-line coach/co-offensive coordinator. When Taggart left for Florida State, Cristobal was named head coach in December of the same year. Since then, his team is 35-12.
To put things into perspective, Brian Kelly is earning $95 million with his 10-year contract from LSU. Lincoln Riley’s deal with the Trojans is rumored to be north of $100 million. According to Canzano, Cristobal’s current contract will pay him $4.75 million plus incentives this season.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.