“If they had the $, they would’ve bought me out 3 years ago”

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“If they had the $, they would’ve bought me out 3 years ago”

Postby MissouriValleyUnite » February 5th, 2020, 8:02 pm

There also is this issue, and it’s not a small one: Lansing used to have a rolling five-year contract, but athletic director Sherard Clinkscales, who is in his fourth year, stopped it when he arrived. As a result, next season will be the final year of his contract. It’s not a comfortable place to be in for Lansing.

“If they had the money, they would have bought me out three years ago,” Lansing said. “Now, he (Clinkscales) is finding out how tough the job is and what you’re up against. We’ve had success and we’re going to be good again. We’re starting two freshmen and a sophomore and have another freshman getting minutes off the bench.

“Hopefully this year or next year, I can get an extension because everybody is using that against us in recruiting. I wasn’t happy about it (the cessation of the five-year rolling contract), but we weren’t winning enough for me to bitch about it.

“Any pressure I feel comes from wanting to take care of my staff. I have no concerns about my future whatsoever. I can pick up a phone and be fine. These guys have families and I don’t want them thinking about moving and taking another job. New guys (athletic directors) come in and say, ‘We’re gonna do this and this and this.’ But then they find out how hard it is and how you fight a lot of battles here you don’t fight in most places. But, you know, a new guy comes in and wants to put his stamp on the program. I understand.”


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Postby Bulldog2323 » February 5th, 2020, 8:45 pm

One of the best basketball related articles/stories/features I've read in a long time.
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Postby TreeFan » February 6th, 2020, 2:57 pm

Definitely enjoyed reading this article. Surprised that Lansing was as candid as he was about his contract, job situation, and the AD...but I love that he was!
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Re: “If they had the $, they would’ve bought me out 3 years

Postby outpost » February 6th, 2020, 4:06 pm

TreeFan wrote:Definitely enjoyed reading this article. Surprised that Lansing was as candid as he was about his contract, job situation, and the AD...but I love that he was!


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Re: “If they had the $, they would’ve bought me out 3 years

Postby Blers » February 6th, 2020, 4:42 pm

Awesome read!
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Postby mvfcfan » February 6th, 2020, 6:01 pm

As a Sycamore fan he isn't the greatest in game coach, but I think a lot of Sycamore fans have treated him a little unfairly. Hiring a new coach isn't going to help us until we up our budgets. Lansing gets good recruits and I think he is starting to get things turned around. Hopefully he can finish this season well and do good next year. I would prefer to just keep him over hiring someone else.
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Re: “If they had the $, they would’ve bought me out 3 years

Postby third rail » February 7th, 2020, 2:45 pm

Thanks for sharing. What a great read.

I love the shot at the crooks around big-time programs.

I've always liked him, bit he should have kept his nose out of the coaching problem at Southern Illinois last season.
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