There are financial advantages to letting Bill Carmody finish out his contract at Northwestern, as there won’t be a buyout. NU needs to put more money into its next coach and the program as a whole when that coach takes over. Even if Carmody makes the Big Dance next season, the school has to help him out by upgrading facilities and re-examining admission standards.
Without a buyout to deal with, NU can put all its money into the program after next season, be it with Carmody or another coach.
If the Cats fall short of expectations again next season and Carmody isn’t resigned, NU will have had time to thoroughly evaluate coaching options and have a succession plan in place.
Guest post by Kevin Trahan of bigtenorbust.com, purplewildcats.com and the Daily Northwestern.
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