Kyle Brennan Bails on MSU

RobertCats · Post by **RobertCats** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:44 am

Bozcat003 wrote:My vote is guy from SDSU. . . Colter never posted his video (since Brennan was hired before Colter got a chance so why would he). The guy from SDSU has done it at this level - and in South Dakota none the less . . . I think he would be a solid hire.

Hawks86 wrote:Would any of the other 4 candidates take the job since they weren't picked? Do they do a whole new search?
I'm curious as well

Not sure if Colter posted the video link (I thought he did) but the video of Costello's meet and greet is on Skylinesportsmt.com

http://skylinesportsmt.com/montana-stat ... -costello/

mslacatfan · Post by **mslacatfan** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:44 am

VimSince03 wrote:

Serously just pisses me off. His salary would be like 150K+ higher than the average salary in Bozeman... "can't find a home with this salary".............

what a douchebag.

Hi-Line Bobcat · Post by **Hi-Line Bobcat** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:46 am

mslacatfan wrote:
VimSince03 wrote:
Serously just pisses me off. His salary would be like 150K+ higher than the average salary in Bozeman... "can't find a home with this salary".............

what a douchebag.

Yeah, he is full of ******, he obviously got a better offer either where he is at or from some other college.

VimSince03 · Post by **VimSince03** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:48 am

I completely understand his family has gone through a lot with his son battling cancer the last few years and moving a young family to a completely new area is difficult...but he should have known all of this prior to applying for the position. The research is basically complete by the time you come up for the interview. That is why I took his excuses with a grain of salt. I think its obvious something else in his personal life closed the door on this opportunity to advance his career.

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:50 am

Keep in mind that Brennan was the last minute candidate. He's the one that Dennis Erickson recommended. I don't think the housing situation or the schools is the real reason why he bailed. I think it was a family decision. Keep in mind his son has cancer and the Huntsman Cancer hospital is right there in Utah. His son could've relapsed or his wife could've had a change of heart due to the son's situation. He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through.

I'm sure Costello will take the job if he's offered.

Hi-Line Bobcat · Post by **Hi-Line Bobcat** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:56 am

iaafan wrote:Keep in mind that Brennan was the last minute candidate. He's the one that Dennis Erickson recommended. I don't think the housing situation or the schools is the real reason why he bailed. I think it was a family decision. Keep in mind his son has cancer and the Huntsman Cancer hospital is right there in Utah. His son could've relapsed or his wife could've had a change of heart due to the son's situation. He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through.

I'm sure Costello will take the job if he's offered.

Then why wouldn't he come out and say that it's because of his kid? That would be a hell of lot more credible than, his BS housing excuse. I wouldn't find as much fault if that was the actual reason. But still, as VIM said, he knows about his kid's health and his wife's opinion, so he should have been more upfront with that if it was such a big deal. That's on him, not Waded, because I'm sure they asked him if he was all in before he accepted the job.

tampa_griz · Post by **tampa_griz** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:59 am

Hi-Line Bobcat wrote:
iaafan wrote:Keep in mind that Brennan was the last minute candidate. He's the one that Dennis Erickson recommended. I don't think the housing situation or the schools is the real reason why he bailed. I think it was a family decision. Keep in mind his son has cancer and the Huntsman Cancer hospital is right there in Utah. His son could've relapsed or his wife could've had a change of heart due to the son's situation. He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through.

I'm sure Costello will take the job if he's offered.
Then why wouldn't he come out and say that it's because of his kid? That would be a hell of lot more credible than, his BS housing excuse. I wouldn't find as much fault if that was the actual reason. But still, as VIM said, he knows about his kid's health and his wife's opinion, so he should have been more upfront with that if it was such a big deal. That's on him, not Waded, because I'm sure they asked him if he was all in before he accepted the job.

iaafan already provided a fairly plausible reason when he said, "He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down."

BleedingBLue · Post by **BleedingBLue** » Tue May 10, 2016 10:59 am

Hi-Line Bobcat wrote:
iaafan wrote:Keep in mind that Brennan was the last minute candidate. He's the one that Dennis Erickson recommended. I don't think the housing situation or the schools is the real reason why he bailed. I think it was a family decision. Keep in mind his son has cancer and the Huntsman Cancer hospital is right there in Utah. His son could've relapsed or his wife could've had a change of heart due to the son's situation. He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through.

I'm sure Costello will take the job if he's offered.
Then why wouldn't he come out and say that it's because of his kid? That would be a hell of lot more credible than, his BS housing excuse. I wouldn't find as much fault if that was the actual reason. But still, as VIM said, he knows about his kid's health and his wife's opinion, so he should have been more upfront with that if it was such a big deal. That's on him, not Waded, because I'm sure they asked him if he was all in before he accepted the job.

Did you not read what iaafan just said? " He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through."

Counter Assault · Post by **Counter Assault** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:01 am

I'd be willing to bet money that U of U or some other school offered him more money, like WAY more. While $185K sounds like a lot to us Bobcats, MSU is probably below every single other, larger D-1 state school like UU, Oregon, etc.

Here is a link to all the US AD salaries. http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/all/director Chris Hill at UU makes $450K. It wouldnt be crazy that the #2 guy makes $200K+...

Salt Lake does offer superior healthcare to anywhere in MT, particularly with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The cost of housing argument is complete and utter Bullsh!t. SLC is equivalent or higher than Bozeman unless they were looking to live way out somewhere in the plural wife boonies.

Bobcat Sig · Post by **Bobcat Sig** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:05 am

Counter Assault wrote:I'd be willing to bet money that U of U or some other school offered him more money, like WAY more. While $185K sounds like a lot to us Bobcats, MSU is probably below every single other, larger D-1 state school like UU, Oregon, etc.

Salt Lake does offer superior healthcare to anywhere in MT, particularly with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The cost of housing argument is complete and utter Bullsh!t. SLC is equivalent or higher than Bozeman unless they were looking to live way out somewhere in the plural wife boonies.

Nailed it, with the exception of housing in Salt Lake. It's still relatively affordable, in comparison to Bozeman.

Counter Assault · Post by **Counter Assault** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:09 am

Bobcat Sig wrote:
Counter Assault wrote:I'd be willing to bet money that U of U or some other school offered him more money, like WAY more. While $185K sounds like a lot to us Bobcats, MSU is probably below every single other, larger D-1 state school like UU, Oregon, etc.

Salt Lake does offer superior healthcare to anywhere in MT, particularly with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The cost of housing argument is complete and utter Bullsh!t. SLC is equivalent or higher than Bozeman unless they were looking to live way out somewhere in the plural wife boonies.
Nailed it, with the exception of housing in Salt Lake. It's still relatively affordable, in comparison to Bozeman.

I respectfully disagree, completely. Unless this guy was living out in some plural wife boonies, SLC is on average more expensive on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis. Heck, I sold a 2,000 sq ft house in spring of '08 for $375K. The next door house just went for $550. Zillow says Salt Lake average is 243,100 and Bozeman is 293,700... but that SLC number includes a TON of inventory out in the boonies. Their sheer number of boonies housing takes that average way down.

Triple C · Post by **Triple C** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:09 am

tampa_griz wrote:What an extremely odd thing to do. I assume he wants to be an AD at some point in his future. He has to know that this stunt will close the door on those hopes for quite a while. I'd be very concerned as to why he made this decision when the cost to his own reputation and career is so obvious.

It certainly doesn't look good on the resume...

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Hi-Line Bobcat · Post by **Hi-Line Bobcat** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:09 am

BleedingBLue wrote:
Hi-Line Bobcat wrote:
iaafan wrote:Keep in mind that Brennan was the last minute candidate. He's the one that Dennis Erickson recommended. I don't think the housing situation or the schools is the real reason why he bailed. I think it was a family decision. Keep in mind his son has cancer and the Huntsman Cancer hospital is right there in Utah. His son could've relapsed or his wife could've had a change of heart due to the son's situation. He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through.

I'm sure Costello will take the job if he's offered.
Then why wouldn't he come out and say that it's because of his kid? That would be a hell of lot more credible than, his BS housing excuse. I wouldn't find as much fault if that was the actual reason. But still, as VIM said, he knows about his kid's health and his wife's opinion, so he should have been more upfront with that if it was such a big deal. That's on him, not Waded, because I'm sure they asked him if he was all in before he accepted the job.
Did you not read what iaafan just said? " He may not have wanted to say that because he doesn't want his son to know he's the reason he turned it down. Those kinds of things can have a bad effect on a youngster, especially considering what he's going through."

I did read it and maybe I should have elaborated, I guess I don't find that a valid excuse so I didn't put it in my post. In my own experience, my dad turned down two prominent jobs in Billings while I was in middle school and then once in high school. He turned them down so me and my brother could finish school with the people we have always known. I never felt blame or any responsibility for him turning down the jobs. I never had cancer, neither did my brother, but in my opinion I don't put much weight on that.

If that is his reason, then why hurt your own career and potential at making good money that will help support your sick child by lying?

tampa_griz · Post by **tampa_griz** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:10 am

https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082282627702786

https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082434105024512

https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082827627155456

https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730083191835385857

Hi-Line Bobcat · Post by **Hi-Line Bobcat** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:10 am

Counter Assault wrote:I'd be willing to bet money that U of U or some other school offered him more money, like WAY more. While $185K sounds like a lot to us Bobcats, MSU is probably below every single other, larger D-1 state school like UU, Oregon, etc.

Here is a link to all the US AD salaries. http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/all/directorChris Hill at UU makes $450K. I wouldnt be crazy that the #2 guy makes $200K+...

Salt Lake does offer superior healthcare to anywhere in MT, particularly with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The cost of housing argument is complete and utter Bullsh!t. SLC is equivalent or higher than Bozeman unless they were looking to live way out somewhere in the plural wife boonies.

^^

griz5700 · Post by **griz5700** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:12 am

Weird. DId anyone go to his press conference? Must have been awkward...obviously he or his wife weren't sold. I would take Bozeman over SLC every time.

Pecos24 · Post by **Pecos24** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:14 am

PHAT CAT wrote:WTF? This is a huge let down. What now?

My feelings exactly.

CatBlitz · Post by **CatBlitz** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:15 am

tampa_griz wrote:https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082282627702786

So which is it? Housing or the Utes? Hope he's happy there for awhile.

*I see the updated tweets. He should've known this 2 weeks ago if these are his reasons.

I agree with what some others have said. Offer your next guy and if he declines then you think about another search. But they were the top few for a reason. If I were contacted after not getting a job I wanted and then offered it for the same reason as this situation, I'd still take it.

Pecos24 · Post by **Pecos24** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:16 am

tampa_griz wrote:https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082282627702786
https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082434105024512
https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730082827627155456
https://twitter.com/gregrachac/status/730083191835385857

Seriously, as several people have posted before don't you consider all of these factors before accepting the job? Wow!

vike_king · Post by **vike_king** » Tue May 10, 2016 11:23 am

I was reading last night that the University of Minnesota is still looking for an AD. I got to wondering if some dominoes would fall to make him back out of coming. Probably not the situation but, I take all the blame for thinking, in the last 24 hours, that he would do this exact thing.

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