MJ is better at coaching than our boosters are at boosting

[Antimob]

"No-one has stepped up and offered money to help through this transition."
-Moose

Are you kidding me? The self-important big-mouths trash Jinks anonymously, proclaim how bad he is and then do absolutely nothing to help when the university does what they want. That's horrible. How exactly are these people helping the BGSU football program? In one fell swoop they make recruiting harder and put a university in dire need of money in an even deeper hole. Congratulations, guys.

These people might be fans but the last thing they're doing is "boosting" the program in any way, shape or form.

[mbenecke]

I tend to agree with this. Those boosters were acting all high and mighty behind the curtain of anonymity, and now that the deed has been done, they're nowhere to be found.

They should be ashamed of themselves, and I hope they feel guilty and pony up. It's absolutely ridiculous to go on record like that and then do absolutely nothing when you get the chance.

[guest44]

Sorry Antimob, the only MJ around here is Matt Johnson. Two time MAC Champ, who got two different coaching staffs paid. Goodbye

[MarkL]

Then go donate now. Show your appreciation. Even if it is 20 bucks.

Didn't buy season tickets out of disgust over the direction things were going? Take that saved money and donate to the department.
Didn't tailgate? Give that money now as a donation.

The AD just made a bold decision, one near everyone here was calling for. Now make the call and donate.

[BGDrew]

If you all honestly think there isn’t money being funneled to the department to pay for this buyout, I’ve got a bridge in New York I’d love to sell you.

[jpfalcon09]

If you all honestly think there isn’t money being funneled to the department to pay for this buyout, I’ve got a bridge in New York I’d love to sell you.

Likely true, but why lie about it then?

[BGDrew]

If you all honestly think there isn’t money being funneled to the department to pay for this buyout, I’ve got a bridge in New York I’d love to sell you.

Likely true, but why lie about it then?

It’s a bad sign to future coaches that boosters will willingly step up and buyout your contract. But, what if you get a few big spenders to commit a little extra money to the general athletic department fund over the next few years?

[Antimob]

From whom? How? Does Moosbrugger have a direct line to attorneys at Perkins Coie?

These all-talk-no-action clowns got exactly what they wanted and then left the table when the check arrived.

[Schadenfreude]

If you all honestly think there isn’t money being funneled to the department to pay for this buyout, I’ve got a bridge in New York I’d love to sell you.

Likely true, but why lie about it then?

It’s a bad sign to future coaches that boosters will willingly step up and buyout your contract. But, what if you get a few big spenders to commit a little extra money to the general athletic department fund over the next few years?

Bingo. I expect Moosbrugger is telling the truth.

One of the things he said today was that people don't like donating to be rid of a bad coach. That makes sense to me. Many people, when they write big checks to an athletic department, enjoy being recognized for what they helped accomplish. Look around: We have a Sebo Athletic Center, a Charles Perry Field House, a Slater Family Ice Arena, and so on.

No one is ever going to earn a statue that says: "On this spot in 2018 was cashed the check from Booster McBoosterpants that helped pay for Mike Jinks's golden parachute."

I'm totally speculating here, but it may be as BGDrew is implying. Perhaps one or a few boosters have said: Look, I'd feel a whole lot better about funding this thing or that if you would do something about that coaching situation.

One of the things Moosbrugger said today (and I forget the exact wording) is that he is looking to fund a better weight room. Perhaps this decision shakes loose some money for that. I'm speculating here, obviously.

[Flipper]

Jinks inherited a decent amount of talent and alienated most of it. He was in over his head from day one and showed no real signs of improvement. For God's sake...the man was about three plays from being 0-3 against FCS schools AT HOME.

Enough already...wrong guy... wrong time...good luck in all your future endeavors

[kdog27]

Go grind your axe elsewhere. Your boy is gone

[Falconwriter]

"No-one has stepped up and offered money to help through this transition."
-Moose

Are you kidding me? The self-important big-mouths trash Jinks anonymously, proclaim how bad he is and then do absolutely nothing to help when the university does what they want. That's horrible. How exactly are these people helping the BGSU football program? In one fell swoop they make recruiting harder and put a university in dire need of money in an even deeper hole. Congratulations, guys.

These people might be fans but the last thing they're doing is "boosting" the program in any way, shape or form.

I'm gonna guess those folks give a lot of money to the university overall, and probably way more than most give. Just because they didn't pay for this, doesn't mean they aren't very supportive or that they don't have a legitimate complaint or concern.

[Falconwriter]

From whom? How? Does Moosbrugger have a direct line to attorneys at Perkins Coie?

These all-talk-no-action clowns got exactly what they wanted and then left the table when the check arrived.

You are so seriously wrong and misguided on this, it's almost laughable. Tell me, as I've created and pay for one baseball scholarship at BG -- but haven't helped pay to rid the university of a bad football coach, am I not able to express my views on this to folks at the university, and let them know I am also very concerned about the future of the program? It's a legitimate question, since I'm gonna say all of those who spoke out via the Blade have probably given generously to the university over the years.

[FalconTurf]

If these boosters fund scholarships, coaching salaries, new facilities (weight room), or simply increase giving it will help the athletic department get past the buyout. I have no insight or information on these proceedings but I must assume there are funds coming in to make the AD and president believe they could pull this off. I guess I'm not one to assume everyone is incompetent until proven innocent of such.

[jpfalcon09]

If these boosters fund scholarships, coaching salaries, new facilities (weight room), or simply increase giving it will help the athletic department get past the buyout. I have no insight or information on these proceedings but I must assume there are funds coming in to make the AD and president believe they could pull this off. I guess I'm not one to assume everyone is incompetent until proven innocent of such.

Probably where the Frack money went this year if the hoops team is playing Findlay for the challenge game.