TSUN Desperate Gamble

[RutherfordBHayes]

I think the LandSharks have a massive decision to make in the next 90 days. In light of these massive allegations, the normal tactic would be to offer up the coaching staff as a mea culpa, a glorified "reset button". Apologize to the NCAA and start over. They have to do that prior to the COI hearings in 90 days. The COI would take that move into account, and would not be as apt to crush a clean, brand new coaching staff.

If the Black Bears stick to their guns, which it appears they are, they have to sell the COI that Freeze is innocent. This is a particularly defiant tactic in light of the evidence. If they fail to vindicate Freeze, a long shot, the COI will be punishing the actual offenders. One would have to believe that the COI goes scorched earth at that point.

I don't know that I blame BearSharks though. If you fire Freeze, you'll be looking at second tier coaches for a replacement because the big boys aren't willing to walk into 3-5 years of sanctions to build a program when they have options. Saving Freeze might be their only hope to save the program, a desperate gamble indeed.

 

[OliveBranchDAWG]

Ok, let's say by some miracle that Freeze is proved innocent and only has to serve a suspension for a few games. What does that solve?

Their program is going to get rocked by penalties regardless if Freeze is the HC or not. 21 allegations is 21 allegations. Over half are level 1's.

 

[RutherfordBHayes]

Good point. They're screwed regardless, but I think they're road to recovery is a lot smoother if they can save Freeze.
That would mean that they were successful in eliminating the "failure to monitor" tag and probably "loss of institutional control". These are longshots at best.
But it's a 3 year hole if they're successful. It's a 7+ year hole if they're not.