Already short one scholly for recruiting violations, its low APR cost UConn 2 more schollys Friday, leaving them with just 10 for next year.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/15084566/uconn-to-lose-two-scholarships-over-academics-rating
Such will also personally cost Calhoun $187,500..."A low rating is costly to Calhoun personally. His contract calls for him to donate $100,000 to a UConn scholarship fund if the program doesn't meet the APR. He also will forfeit his postseason bonus of $87,500, earned during UConn's run to the national title. ..."
Calhoun gives a 55% chance that he returns next season (http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/15084556/coach-calhoun-5545-on-returning-to-uconn-sideline)
If they had had this program in place years ago Calhoun would have been gone by now.
They only have 9 for next year anyway, so does it really matter? The fine is no big deal.
Quote from: houwarrior on May 20, 2011, 08:21:18 PM
Such will also personally cost Calhoun $187,500..."A low rating is costly to Calhoun personally. His contract calls for him to donate $100,000 to a UConn scholarship fund if the program doesn't meet the APR. He also will forfeit his postseason bonus of $87,500, earned during UConn's run to the national title. ..."
Maybe now those Connecticut reporters can stop complaining about how much he makes.