Lord Elrond Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 26 minutes ago, TheA_Bomb said: We don't know if it's his son or not. Both accounts started on the same day and were active in close succession with the other. 1 account was acknowledged to be the son not the most over the top account on the coach's show. But we don't know who it was. We do know that they both started same time one right after the other defending Ford. Then they both stopped. Kinda suspicious You’re right, very suspicious. I’m simply saying that Travis Ford knows what his contract calls for, is perfectly free to tell his son that, and the other person who created that account the same day as his son did had to be working together. That person is much better positioned to know what’s in the contract than anyone else posting here. I think we need to treat that $10 million buyout as the real figure until we have more definitive information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Lord Elrond said: You’re right, very suspicious. I’m simply saying that Travis Ford knows what his contract calls for, is perfectly free to tell his son that, and the other person who created that account the same day as his son did had to be working together. That person is much better positioned to know what’s in the contract than anyone else posting here. I think we need to treat that $10 million buyout as the real figure until we have more definitive information. I agree with your point that he could know what the buyout is but I am still a sceptic . If I was Ford would I tell my relatively young son what my employment contract is That’s giving the kid a lot of private information . Could he Yes .I don’t think I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 19 minutes ago, willie said: I agree with your point that he could know what the buyout is but I am still a sceptic . If I was Ford would I tell my relatively young son what my employment contract is That’s giving the kid a lot of private information . Could he Yes .I don’t think I would My argument is that of all the information on here, that buyout sum comes from the one which is most likely to be accurate because of where it comes from. The SLU side simply does not put out information, they keep that closely held. Unless you can look at the contract, anything is just rumor and hearsay that you see on here. But the Travis Ford knows what’s in his contract. Again, do I know for a fact it’s true? No. Just saying the source of the information is in a position to actually know, a position far more likely to have the correct information than anyone else outside of the SLU athletic department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 22 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: My argument is that of all the information on here, that buyout sum comes from the one which is most likely to be accurate because of where it comes from. The SLU side simply does not put out information, they keep that closely held. Unless you can look at the contract, anything is just rumor and hearsay that you see on here. But the Travis Ford knows what’s in his contract. Again, do I know for a fact it’s true? No. Just saying the source of the information is in a position to actually know, a position far more likely to have the correct information than anyone else outside of the SLU athletic department. -refresh my memory, what is that source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 It was all deleted from Twitter, it was from the accounts that Ford’s son and that other guy set up for the day of burnergate. 10 Mil was what they threw out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bird Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 20 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: It was all deleted from Twitter, it was from the accounts that Ford’s son and that other guy set up for the day of burnergate. 10 Mil was what they threw out MBM's had been speculating that for awhile that the worst case buyout was $2.5M x 4 years = $10M. The burner account could have very well just ran with that to achieve maximum consternation amongst us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I don't know if I've said this before, but I'm exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 8 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: I don't know if I've said this before, but I'm exhausted. Go to the doctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 St Louis U bottoming out in what should be Travis Ford’s final year Young Charles, SLUMedBilliken15, TheA_Bomb and 4 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/28/2024 at 12:11 PM, TRN said: If he wants out of Norman the logical landing spot is DePaul. He’s from Chicago, they have a new arena, are in the Big East, and are making a commitment to NIL. Depaul went down a similar path when they snagged Oliver Purnell. Purnell was at ACC Clemson in which he had success. Like previous and following coaches at the Big East DePaul, he failed miserably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 This account is a bunch of babies normally, but it’s interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Holly Hills Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 43 minutes ago, TheBand said: St Louis U bottoming out in what should be Travis Ford’s final year Wow. Ok, now we’re going somewhere! TheA_Bomb likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 19 minutes ago, Dr. Holly Hills said: Wow. Ok, now we’re going somewhere! This is the first and only time we’ve gone anywhere since the surprise lone NCAA birth. Exciting, yay failure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Billiken Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 49 minutes ago, Dr. Holly Hills said: Wow. Ok, now we’re going somewhere! A pretty brutal article from the Post-Dispatch but unless they find lightning in a bottle it may be time to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 An article in the newspaper pushes the issue into public view in a way that SLU just can’t ignore. In case you’re wondering, SLU was ignoring the issue publicly. Privately, they must realize where this is headed. The real nightmare scenario is that SLU can’t find the money to buy out Travis Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenHudDude Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 11 hours ago, slufan13 said: Go to the doctor Word has it that DOC is accepting new patients. Dr. Holly Hills and DOC like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bird Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 30 minutes ago, Lord Elrond said: An article in the newspaper pushes the issue into public view in a way that SLU just can’t ignore. In case you’re wondering, SLU was ignoring the issue publicly. Privately, they must realize where this is headed. The real nightmare scenario is that SLU can’t find the money to buy out Travis Ford. Perhaps SLU is doing some things behind the scenes to get in front of the inevitability. Things seem to be in motion since Dr. C was in town. That said, it's an awkward position for Coaching staff and players if CTF is indeed in lame-duck status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 13 minutes ago, Dr Bird said: Perhaps SLU is doing some things behind the scenes to get in front of the inevitability. Things seem to be in motion since Dr. C was in town. That said, it's an awkward position for Coaching staff and players if CTF is indeed in lame-duck status. I sincerely hope they are doing something to get in front of things. We will find out in time. billiken_roy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Lord Elrond said: An article in the newspaper pushes the issue into public view in a way that SLU just can’t ignore. In case you’re wondering, SLU was ignoring the issue publicly. Privately, they must realize where this is headed. The real nightmare scenario is that SLU can’t find the money to buy out Travis Ford. 12 hours ago, TheBand said: St Louis U bottoming out in what should be Travis Ford’s final year Here's our billboard. The first (public) domino has fallen... Pure conjecture on my part but if I'm one of the "2nd tier" whales that wanted Ford gone last year, what better way to get the wheels in motion than to reach out to Hochman and have him write this piece on Ford. Or, Hochman just relied on his eyes and brain to write this story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Lord Elrond said: An article in the newspaper pushes the issue into public view in a way that SLU just can’t ignore. In case you’re wondering, SLU was ignoring the issue publicly. Privately, they must realize where this is headed. The real nightmare scenario is that SLU can’t find the money to buy out Travis Ford. This is the only thing that matters. If the money is there, he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laker119 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 8 minutes ago, ACE said: This is the only thing that matters. If the money is there, he's gone. Serious question - with the donors this university has, is it actually a serious possibility that the money isn’t there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOne Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 13 hours ago, Dr Bird said: MBM's had been speculating that for awhile that the worst case buyout was $2.5M x 4 years = $10M. The burner account could have very well just ran with that to achieve maximum consternation amongst us. Bills By 40, gabriel, Bizziken and 3 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Chris May needs to walk out that door and never return TheA_Bomb, NextYearBill, majerus mojo and 1 other like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheA_Bomb Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 3 minutes ago, TheOne said: Oh damn worse Fire May even harder what a terrible decision. Boosters that liked him and kept him in place now realize that was a mistake. Bizziken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 8 minutes ago, TheOne said: Pestello, May, and Ford. They all need to go. TRN, TheChosenOne, 73Billiken and 4 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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