Originally Posted by SeasonTicketFan
I never heard Archie say his plans were never to leave UD. He said he was happy at UD and administration took good care of him. He did talk about building a long term program at UD, but he was always waiting for the right offer. It was not about the money. Sean may have discovered it was about the money and the players.
The administration talked to him early about taking the right next job. They realized he would leave as soon as he proved he was an excellent coach. Too many schools wanted him. That happened almost right away. I remember having the conversation about that year 2 of his tenure with an administration person.
That is why his contract had three schools in his escape clause.
The administration did not want him to leave and tried to counter the offer from IU.
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I think mostly everyone knew he would leave at some point, at least I did and I was OK with that. However I do believe he once said something like I'll stay at Dayton as long as the University wants me. And let's not be naive it is definitely about the money for these coaches, Archie included.
