Vigen Oregon State rumors.

[CalgaryCat]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

Yep, I’m plenty happy with my life, but I’d move to a lot worse places than Corvallis if I was offered 5x my current salary.

[GoldstoneCat]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

The other finalists are there interviewing too. Justin Wilcox may get involved. One dude that's just some dude on Twitter posted that they were "close to finalizing." That's it. Unless you know more than the public reporting i think it's way soon to say "sounds like he's going." I don't think it's been offered yet.

[Mtcatfan]

I’m seeing 1.2 million per year through 2029 as per S.I.

[nanacat]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

Well, I really did think that. But if he feels this is the best opportunity for he and his family, and can make bank, then it is what it is. Can't say I'm not disappointed though. Didn't think he'd stay forever but thought he'd at least get that NC before he departed. I guess if OSU will let him finish the season then it worked for both of them.

[exppi]

The thing that never gets discussed is the potential change for quality of life. Oregon is not the greatest state in the world to live in right now, taxes are high and politically they're falling in line with California (regardless of how you feel about it).

Maybe it's a homer bias, but living in Montana with a lesser wage, and leading a flagship program is WAY preferable than living in Oregon with a conference in shambles and playing second fiddle to University of Oregon.

I don’t think the political slant belongs here. That being said we’re not talking about a slight salary bump. We’re talking about making at least 5x more than what he currently makes. You don’t turn down making generational wealth because you like one place a bit more than the other. If Vigen truly loves Bozeman and is offered the OSU job, he can go coach through a single contract there and live like a king wherever he wants when he’s done, including Bozeman. Some people are almost as delusional as Grizzlies when it comes to thinking Bozeman is the end all be all.

Honest question. If these type of jobs truly are generational wealth why do so many coaches keep chasing the rainbow when they get fired 3 or 4 years later?

Because they enjoy coaching/the competition? At worst, Vigen would probably be making 2 mil a season at OSU. Even if he gets kicked out after a winless season or two, he’d still have made 10 million. I get that’s not WEALTHY wealthy, but it would set up him and his kids for life.

Just because his check may be 2 mil a season, that doesn't mean he is going to keep it all. The tax implications are not great at those income levels.

[Cataholic]

I’d absolutely hate to see Coach Vigen move on but completely understand if he did for an opportunity like that. With that said….Maybe Troy Taylor or Ed Lamb would be possible replacements…I’d most certainly be happy with either.

Ed Lamb - Yes. Troy Taylor - No.

Curious why. He went 23-1 in Big Sky play as a coach and won conference championships in all 3 seasons. Hes sent a bunch of dudes to the NFL. Ran a spectacular offense at Utah that is basically exactly what the Cats want to do. Coached multiple Payton winners.

Ed Lamb is something like 30-40, with one conference championship in a dozen years. At UNC hes only won 4 games in 3 years.

Also Lamb played and coached at BYU and Taylor coached at Utah. Which is enough all on its own.

Ed Lamb has UNC competitive again. That is an incredible accomplishment made even harder by the shortcomings of the previous coach. He also won a Big Sky title at Southern Utah. He is a quality coach. He has strong Mormon connections which have helped him at SUU and UNC in getting some Utah and BYU drop downs. I don’t know that strategy will work at MSU, so I think there are better candidates available.

As for Tory Taylor, he had success at Sac State, but he was a well respected in that specific high school recruiting area. It led to great recruiting and great athletes to Sac State. As far as coaching though, I always thought Taylor was overrated. I remember some Sac games where I thought his X and O’s, play calling and clock management lost him games.And then add the controversy at Stanford. I don’t think Taylor is a top candidate.

My pick is Bobby Daly. The players love him. He has experience at multiple programs and most recently at a G5 program. He loves MSU and could be a guy that stays forever if he has the top job. Most importantly, His fingerprints are all over the culture at MSU. Continuity of our culture is huge. And his leadership will continue down that path.

[exppi]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

The other finalists are there interviewing too. Justin Wilcox may get involved. One dude that's just some dude on Twitter posted that they were "close to finalizing." That's it. Unless you know more than the public reporting i think it's way soon to say "sounds like he's going." I don't think it's been offered yet.

It isn't even some dude on Twitter. It's an account related to a prediction markets platform.

[CatRocker]

I hope Vigen stays and finishes what he started, something are worth more than money

[GoldstoneCat]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

The other finalists are there interviewing too. Justin Wilcox may get involved. One dude that's just some dude on Twitter posted that they were "close to finalizing." That's it. Unless you know more than the public reporting i think it's way soon to say "sounds like he's going." I don't think it's been offered yet.

It isn't even some dude on Twitter. It's an account related to a prediction markets platform.

A literal "some dude."

[exppi]

The best news of all is MSU winning yesterday and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs. If MSU can take advantage and make another run to Nashville then those FBS schools with openings once again likely aren't going to want to wait until mid-January to get a new coach in place. Especially with the removal of the Spring portal window.

This! I just think Vigen is too loyal to his guys and too determined to win a NC. I don't think he'll bale on this team. If the other schools will wait on him, maybe, but if they won't he'll stay. He's got two sons on the team too and though money is nice, he's building a stellar program at MSU and that must mean something. It's not always about the money, especially if you and your family are happy.

still think this? sounds like he is going.money talks..lots of zeros on the end of your salary buys a lot of happiness.

The other finalists are there interviewing too. Justin Wilcox may get involved. One dude that's just some dude on Twitter posted that they were "close to finalizing." That's it. Unless you know more than the public reporting i think it's way soon to say "sounds like he's going." I don't think it's been offered yet.

It isn't even some dude on Twitter. It's an account related to a prediction markets platform.

A literal "some dude."

I was thinking it's AI....

Edit: The slop has Vigen on the betting list for Cal.

[wbtfg]

I’m seeing 1.2 million per year through 2029 as per S.I.

I read the article....It says that his contract with MSU is 1.2 million. I didn't see anything about a possible salary with OSU. Also, it looked like their only source was a twitter feed.

Vigen signed a four‑year extension that took effect January 1, 2025, with a base salary reported at $295,000 plus more than $110,000 in bonuses and appearance/incentive pay.

The deal runs through March 31, 2029, at a total salary valued at over $1.2 million.

[Monymony]

DONT QUOTE ME ON THIS.

I have heard Taco is getting A LOT of money offered from friends at MSU who are close with players. I heard 400k to commit to Baylor. I also heard that Caden won’t even answer calls. Now once again I didn’t hear this directly but I know for a fact Taco is getting big offers after his huge game against Oregon. Now would the Dowlers part ways, I don’t think so.

[MSU01]

DONT QUOTE ME ON THIS.

I have heard Taco is getting A LOT of money offered from friends at MSU who are close with players. I heard 400k to commit to Baylor. I also heard that Caden won’t even answer calls. Now once again I didn’t hear this directly but I know for a fact Taco is getting big offers after his huge game against Oregon. Now would the Dowlers part ways, I don’t think so.

I won't quote you on this...oh wait, I just did. It would be absolutely no surprise to hear that Taco is getting big offers! I'd be far more surprised if he wasn't.

[CodyCat]

I don’t think it’s a stretch that Lamson transfers even if Vigen is at MSU next season.

[tetoncat]

For so many people upset of Vigens timing and the distraction we sure have a lot of people throwing player names out as well. It's all speculation and I'm sure the players all know who is being contacted and who isn't. Likely includes players and coaches. As long as they work hard when here go for it.

On GameDay, Saban made a great statement about the portal. He feels like no team should fire a coach mid season, colleges should coordinate semesters or quarters, signing period after EOY,. Also if they don't coordinate move portal period to spring after do an OTA type deal in summer and get rid of spring ball.

[TIrwin24]

The thing that never gets discussed is the potential change for quality of life. Oregon is not the greatest state in the world to live in right now, taxes are high and politically they're falling in line with California (regardless of how you feel about it).

Maybe it's a homer bias, but living in Montana with a lesser wage, and leading a flagship program is WAY preferable than living in Oregon with a conference in shambles and playing second fiddle to University of Oregon.

I don’t think the political slant belongs here. That being said we’re not talking about a slight salary bump. We’re talking about making at least 5x more than what he currently makes. You don’t turn down making generational wealth because you like one place a bit more than the other. If Vigen truly loves Bozeman and is offered the OSU job, he can go coach through a single contract there and live like a king wherever he wants when he’s done, including Bozeman. Some people are almost as delusional as Grizzlies when it comes to thinking Bozeman is the end all be all.

Or maybe, there's some of us that have experienced both places and can comment on the real world experience of living in each area.

[coloradocat]

DONT QUOTE ME ON THIS.

I have heard Taco is getting A LOT of money offered from friends at MSU who are close with players. I heard 400k to commit to Baylor. I also heard that Caden won’t even answer calls. Now once again I didn’t hear this directly but I know for a fact Taco is getting big offers after his huge game against Oregon. Now would the Dowlers part ways, I don’t think so.

It's a small miracle that Taco wasn't kidnapped after the Oregon game. You know they liked what they saw.

[CatBlitz]

The thing that never gets discussed is the potential change for quality of life. Oregon is not the greatest state in the world to live in right now, taxes are high and politically they're falling in line with California (regardless of how you feel about it).

Maybe it's a homer bias, but living in Montana with a lesser wage, and leading a flagship program is WAY preferable than living in Oregon with a conference in shambles and playing second fiddle to University of Oregon.

I don’t think the political slant belongs here. That being said we’re not talking about a slight salary bump. We’re talking about making at least 5x more than what he currently makes. You don’t turn down making generational wealth because you like one place a bit more than the other. If Vigen truly loves Bozeman and is offered the OSU job, he can go coach through a single contract there and live like a king wherever he wants when he’s done, including Bozeman. Some people are almost as delusional as Grizzlies when it comes to thinking Bozeman is the end all be all.

Or maybe, there's some of us that have experienced both places and can comment on the real world experience of living in each area.

Lived in Oregon for years. Would absolutely move back if given the right work opportunity.

[TomCat88]

DONT QUOTE ME ON THIS.

I have heard Taco is getting A LOT of money offered from friends at MSU who are close with players. I heard 400k to commit to Baylor. I also heard that Caden won’t even answer calls. Now once again I didn’t hear this directly but I know for a fact Taco is getting big offers after his huge game against Oregon. Now would the Dowlers part ways, I don’t think so.

It's a small miracle that Taco wasn't kidnapped after the Oregon game. You know they liked what they saw

I was told that Taco and two other players were offered by Oregon after the Oregon game.

[KIX]

I’m seeing 1.2 million per year through 2029 as per S.I.

Does anyone know what his salary is at MSU with incentives, say, to playing in the NC? If I remember around $500,000 if incentives were reached? Maybe some boosters with the cash will pony up.