Rumor of the Minute

[ChelseaFriar]

I read on another board that Xavier pays Mack around 500K. Is this true?

If it is true, I would think he would listen to a lot of offers if they come his way.

[Jet915]

I read on another board that Xavier pays Mack around 500K. Is this true?

If it is true, I would think he would listen to a lot of offers if they come his way.

I hope that's not true, 500K is "mid-major" pay. Time to up that salary.

[brianxavier]

I am not sure how much Mack makes… at least $500K (I saw $450k, then $485k, then new contract - unknown amount). In 2011 he signed a 7 year deal that made him the 'highest paid xavier coach ever' from what I can find doing a quick search online.

speculation is that Mack does not get along well with administration here at Xavier… I guess some say he is not happy about the Dez Wells situation (the guy that Xavier kicked out ~2 seasons ago, went to Maryland and was eligible immediately per NCAA). Now Dez has a lawsuit against Xavier that will move forward (this was recent news in local paper, Cincinnati Enquirer). Probably more bad press for Xavier to come. Many say Mack was not happy at all that Dez was kicked out.

I was stunned to hear he may leave - I hope it's just a salary grab because X has a huge recruiting class coming in…. if Mack goes, I would guess that class would fall apart. It would be a big blow - lots of hope around here about next year largely due to the big class coming in and a solid core of returning players, even with Semaj leaving.

Not sure how much the new athletic director has to do with this whole situation - he's just been on the job 1 year (I think, it all blends together after awhile). Mack was hired under the extremely well thought of Mike Bobinski (now at G. Tech).

Xavier has survived, even thrived, with losing several head coaches in the past obviously. But I don't think they have ever had such a highly touted class. It would be an absolute shame for this to wreck and leave Xavier fans wondering "what if" for seasons to come. Of the 5 recruits, hopefully many would stay, but I have a feeling that Tevon Bluiett would be gone (he is the most touted of the bunch). That is based on absolutely not facts, but somehow I don't see a top 50 player coming into a situation with a brand new coach. Maybe he would just go with Butler then! Or worse, Michigan State - who made a late charge on him.

All five player signed letters of intent, but it seems most schools release players in those situations????

[brianxavier]

lot of talk about this on "rumor of the minute" thread.

I also hate this…. ugh

[Xudash]

I am not sure how much Mack makes… at least $500K (I saw $450k, then $485k, then new contract - unknown amount). In 2011 he signed a 7 year deal that made him the 'highest paid xavier coach ever' from what I can find doing a quick search online.

speculation is that Mack does not get along well with administration here at Xavier… I guess some say he is not happy about the Dez Wells situation (the guy that Xavier kicked out ~2 seasons ago, went to Maryland and was eligible immediately per NCAA). Now Dez has a lawsuit against Xavier that will move forward (this was recent news in local paper, Cincinnati Enquirer). Probably more bad press for Xavier to come. Many say Mack was not happy at all that Dez was kicked out.

I was stunned to hear he may leave - I hope it's just a salary grab because X has a huge recruiting class coming in…. if Mack goes, I would guess that class would fall apart. It would be a big blow - lots of hope around here about next year largely due to the big class coming in and a solid core of returning players, even with Semaj leaving.

Not sure how much the new athletic director has to do with this whole situation - he's just been on the job 1 year (I think, it all blends together after awhile). Mack was hired under the extremely well thought of Mike Bobinski (now at G. Tech).

Xavier has survived, even thrived, with losing several head coaches in the past obviously. But I don't think they have ever had such a highly touted class. It would be an absolute shame for this to wreck and leave Xavier fans wondering "what if" for seasons to come. Of the 5 recruits, hopefully many would stay, but I have a feeling that Tevon Bluiett would be gone (he is the most touted of the bunch). That is based on absolutely not facts, but somehow I don't see a top 50 player coming into a situation with a brand new coach. Maybe he would just go with Butler then! Or worse, Michigan State - who made a late charge on him.

All five player signed letters of intent, but it seems most schools release players in those situations????

Speculation would be a good word for it, since that isn't true.

[BillikensWin]

Wow, that would be a delayed reaction to the Dez Wells issue. Xudash has been pretty accurate with X info. I would think Chris Mack is well compensated for what he does, because he's proven to be pretty good at it.

[xavierfano8]

Agree with Dash, don't think the not getting along with administration part is very accurate.

[ChelseaFriar]

If a program wants even a chance of keeping a successful coach, they have to pay 7 figures now.

[gosports1]

just because "hes a legitmate target" doesnt mean hes interested or that they will pursue him.

[xsteve1]

Mack is supposedly making in the 1 million range. X will have to up that to at least 1.5 with a lot of additional performance bonuses and up the assistant's pay.
I can't see Mack going to Wake and work for a guy who fired his close friend a few years ago. I believe this is all about leverage. Will Mack leave eventually? sure. Just like every other coach not named K or Boeheim.