Fire Rich Wright

[Kiss My Ass]

Jim Svoboda back

"Jim Svoboda back" as what (OC)? His best year as the UCM head coach was 2010 when he won two playoff games, and oh by the way, all those guys were recruited by coach Fritz. After that, the team never lived up to all the Jim Svoboda hype. I'm guessing you just threw that out there for fun. If the current OC (Bane) leaves, no big deal, hell everybody is running that offense now. UCM needs better defensive coaches and recruiters.

[Mule4ever]

"Jim Svoboda back" as what (OC)? His best year as the UCM head coach was 2010 when he won two playoff games, and oh by the way, all those guys were recruited by coach Fritz. After that, the team never lived up to all the Jim Svoboda hype. I'm guessing you just threw that out there for fun. If the current OC (Bane) leaves, no big deal, hell everybody is running that offense now. UCM needs better defensive coaches and recruiters.

Wanted him to go to NW

[Kiss My Ass]

Wanted him to go to NW

My bad. I must have confused myself to the delusional point that I thought you wanted Boda back as maybe the OC for the Mules.

[NWFanatic]

Imho Rich is a perfect example of the Peter Principle. His skills as a DC didn’t transfer to being a HC. I hope he lands a spot as a DC at a team that will never play NW.

[TigerAlum]

Money has been talked about so I'm going there...

Does NW have the the pocket book that UCO does? Salary, staff, stadium, upgrades, etc?

Does UCO have thr ability to come close enough for RW to be a DC for them?

It sounds like UCO has the open check book right now.

[ZubCat81]

In a “best case” scenario (meaning prevents the above return scenario from happening), AD does hire RW at UCO, and then UCO goes D1 … both of them move up to D1 level with a program that moves into a different conference, and we don’t have to play them. Problem solved!

Of course, in that scenario, since AD doesn’t come back, again, who you got for replacing HC, and both coordinator slots?

The speculation is that they are already looking at several coaches who “are currently in the playoffs” as possible gets, but again, who would you try for?

There are THREE strong possibilities who would have to be considered to be in the mix as the next NW Bearcat HC. All three are Bearcat family STRONG. I wouldn't even look beyond any of these three candidates ... unless not available. Because of their qualifications and their ties and contributions to NW and the Bearcat football program, there are, otherize, maybe zero reasons to look beyond these three Bearcat ties. They have all the tools to be successful and restore excitement within the Bearcat community. BEARCAT STRONG. My unqualified belief is that only one might even make himself available for consideration. Regardless, ALL 'THREE' will be strong considerations. Just think two will finally make their decision to remain tied into where they are at this time. Doesn't matter. The one remaining is someone I believe who will make the tough decision to move from where he is presently and make his return back to the 'Ville. This guy will be a coach who will absolutely thrill leading the charge running his Bearcat football team onto Tjeerdsma Field. Players will dig him. They will buy in. No question. Wish I could blurt my guess and put my finger on him, but understandable his season's not over. For some teams, too much going on this time of the year. Games to be played. THREE solid candidates out there for us. But, I stand by that I think only ONE of the three, when it finally comes down to decision time, will step forward and make himself available. I'm pumped for the future of Bearcat Football. Something BIG is coming our way.

[Kiss My Ass]

There are THREE strong possibilities who would have to be considered to be in the mix as the next NW Bearcat HC. All three are Bearcat family STRONG. I wouldn't even look beyond any of these three candidates ... unless not available. Because of their qualifications and their ties and contributions to NW and the Bearcat football program, there are, otherize, maybe zero reasons to look beyond these three Bearcat ties. They have all the tools to be successful and restore excitement within the Bearcat community. BEARCAT STRONG. My unqualified belief is that only one might even make himself available for consideration. Regardless, ALL 'THREE' will be strong considerations. Just think two will finally make their decision to remain tied into where they are at this time. Doesn't matter. The one remaining is someone I believe who will make the tough decision to move from where he is presently and make his return back to the 'Ville. This guy will be a coach who will absolutely thrill leading the charge running his Bearcat football team onto Tjeerdsma Field. Players will dig him. They will buy in. No question. Wish I could blurt my guess and put my finger on him, but understandable his season's not over. For some teams, too much going on this time of the year. Games to be played. THREE solid candidates out there for us. But, I stand by that I think only ONE of the three, when it finally comes down to decision time, will step forward and make himself available. I'm pumped for the future of Bearcat Football. Something BIG is coming our way.

Well, spit it out, who are the "THREE"?

[GorillaTeacher]

I bet it’s someone not from the bearcat family.

[GrifFan]

Why does he need a job? Retirement is definitely an option. Mid to late fifties in age, likely qualifies for the rule of 80 in Missouri.

His salary would be the average of his 3 highest consecutive years including health premiums. No SSR, but I'm sure he has a 403b retirement plan. He very likely does not 'need' a job.

As far as I can tell his only MOSERS-eligible job has been his stint at NW for the last 20 years. Based on his resume, I’m guessing he’s around 55, so he’s not quite eligible for 80 and out. If he does happen to be 57 he could take early retirement, but that would be a reduction in benefit.

PS, I don’t think MOSERS includes health premiums in the average salary calculation, at least for university employees.

[RollChos]

Does UCO have thr ability to come close enough for RW to be a DC for them?

It sounds like UCO has the open check book right now.

I wouldn’t necessarily advocate for us making a change at DC but if we somehow landed RW on staff with AD . . . holy **** yall better watch out.

[GorillaTeacher]

As far as I can tell his only MOSERS-eligible job has been his stint at NW for the last 20 years. Based on his resume, I’m guessing he’s around 55, so he’s not quite eligible for 80 and out. If he does happen to be 57 he could take early retirement, but that would be a reduction in benefit.

PS, I don’t think MOSERS includes health premiums in the average salary calculation, at least for university employees.

I don't know the ins and outs of the Devil State's retirement system, other than you can't claim SS as well. I just knew he had to be close.

[libertybearcat]

I don't know the ins and outs of the Devil State's retirement system, other than you can't claim SS as well. I just knew he had to be close.

You can for the retirement plan at Universities, but you can't if your retirement is from the elementary, middle and high school system.

[GorillaTeacher]

You can for the retirement plan at Universities, but you can't if your retirement is from the elementary, middle and high school system.

Is PSRS different than MOSERS

[Magic Man]

AD has given the school a long list of demands to return to Northwest Missouri. Boosters want him back. If all comes together he will return to Maryville and Wright goes back to DC is what I have been told.

[northwest missouri state]

if mel tjeerdsma called me up w/ that story i'd laugh him off the phone......politely.