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The timing may also be related to the timing of an opportunity outside of coaching. There are a lot of coaches with the ability to be successful in other occupations. Him having been a college athlete and coaching in a leadership position makes him an attractive candidate for businesses, companies or corporations. I would bet it will be at a significant salary increase, and a good chance more time with family, and he won’t have to deal with the uncertainties in a profession governed by the flailing NCAA. Coaching at this level can be a thankless job even in good times. Having said that, I have no idea what his plans are but it’s a scenario that could explain the timing. Employers aren’t going to consider how the timing affects the previous employer as long as the can hire the person they want.

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I would resist any downgrade to one program to shift resources unless absolutely necessary. I’m not saying giving up the larger ice sheet is a down grade. I would defer that to the hockey staff and Admin staff and the Engelstad foundation for input. Adding seating around the large ice sheet could increase opportunities for hockey tournaments for the community. I agree we should be able to rework/ upgrade facilities for MBB, WBB and VB. In addition to increased seating capacity, we need enough court space so MBB and WBB can hold in- season practices at the same time. I haven’t seen their locker rooms but for 15-18 players they should be top notch for all three teams. Lounge and study facilities could possibly be shared. I would try to get input from athletes and coaches regarding the feasibility. They could each have dedicated meeting space but every square foot needs $. I’ve never liked isolating athletic teams from each other or even from the general student population. However, these are different times. Sharing study space might be beneficial for social interactions, but also could better utilize tutors and supervision of study hall attendance when required. It might even be a positive recruiting tool. Just food for thought.

It has. It has been occurring in rural areas where NIL funds haven’t become an issue. However offers of jobs for parents have been part of the recruiting.

Yes. Because, that is where the donor wanted his money to go.

Public schools have also been recruiting for many years. That hasn’t been just parochial schools for a long time. Also, in larger communities, when school boundaries are adjusted, much of the debate regarding boundaries is related to athletics.

If this kid has no offers he should get to UND’s BB camp. That is arguably the best way to get looked at and increase scholarship opportunities. He certainly warrants consideration especially as a junior.

Raboin is well liked and respected by players. Great recruiter. With Morton as AD, new arena and Sanford money I would expect them to do well given time.

His brother Grant committed to Northern Michigan. Was with FForce a couple years but now I think with Omaha or Sioux Falls. I thought Grant was top MN top HS scorer his senior year. Might be tough to flip if brother still committed to NMU.

Augie coach was similar story coming out of HS. Was team captain 3 yrs and 2 time WCHA all star.

Can he move his feet, rebound and play D? If he can do that there will be a place for him. 3 pointers are frosting on the cake provided he can get open and get his shot off.

Fellas, let’s let it go. Some of you obviously are hurting right now. Travis was such a great guy and a wonderful ambassador for UND hockey as well as the game of hockey and the University of North Dakota. If he knew you were from UND or a UND fan, he would often great you with a smile and introduce himself. He was a true gentleman and one of the classiest, kindest guys you could ever meet. He always had not only great hockey stories but great UND stories and stories about his family. He made you feel like you were one of the guys and even as a fan, part of the history of UND hockey. That is a rare talent. For those who were close, my condolences and prayers. God speed to a man who added honor to Fighting Sioux hockey and to the University of North Dakota.

Yeah I know. Even if we were battling for conference titles and playoffs I doubt we would get 5000 except maybe Bison game. It’s tough to re-engage the fans especially the students.

You must not have been at the UND Kansas (Boschee) game. It can rock given the correct circumstances. They introduced one of our HOF teams, they had the Wizard of Oz “we’re not in Kansas anymore” video and UND went up on Kansas early.

I stand corrected. I googled but only found salary and I guess I didn’t look thoroughly enough. I still wouldn’t buy out but that’s just me. Thanks for correcting.

If the athlete recovers and does not have an enlarged spleen, he/she may not need to sit out 6 weeks especially if the spleen isn’t enlarged and the symptoms mild. Unfortunately, it also means sometimes they are out >6wks.

His contract runs through April 2024. Salary was around $180 000. Salary plus benefits are likely around $190,000. Dump him now and buyout would be next year plus $45,000 for the remaining 3 months through April 2023. In my experience buying out school administrators, it would be the cost of salary and benefits for the remainder of the contract plus attorney fees and any incentives to get them to move on if you would like to minimize hassles. In this case, with the lack of success of the program, you probably would have to throw in incentives. I’m not sure where you came up with only $80,000. I’ve estimated based on base salary I found listed on one source. I would estimate a buyout at the end of this season to be at least $190,000 which is a conservative estimate of salary and benefits for April 2023-April 2024. I’m guessing. Show me what I’m missing. So who pays for it? I’m not going to. To be clear, I haven’t suggested those who want Sather gone should pick up the tab. I suggested those who want to buy him out now, have some boosters donate the money or find money in the budget, should pick up the tab. I would rather weather the storm and spend the $190,000-$235,000 on better coaches salaries or program upgrades wherever needed. I also would spend from now until the end of his contract searching for viable candidates. I’m sure the real “best fans” (or whatever they claim to be) and our BB experts with a better understanding of BB, coaching, contracts, buyouts etc than I have, will be happy to point much better solutions.

His wife said it wasn’t the vaccine. He had been vaccinated many months prior to death.

Says she feinted. Had happened before.

Yes. I experienced that question personally more than once. Not only that, but opposing teams use it against schools where it is rumored that a coach is either taking a different job or losing their job.

“Heart attack”. Coronary artery disease isn’t a risk factor for either Covid or the vaccine.

Died of “natural causes”. That leaves the vaccine out.

His sister said it wasn’t related to the vaccine.