SOOPER GENIOUS EPILOGUE: BARNETT WAVES WHITE FLAG FOR $3 MIL

by Orson on Dec 9, 2005 10:13 AM EST

Even in defeat, Gary Barnett remains the luckiest weasel on this mortal coil. The story of his slow walk from the bunker he'd made for himself in Boulder includes this priceless detail (kudos for the phrasing from the anonymous writer:)

On Thursday, he reluctantly accepted a $3 million settlement, bringing to an end a tenure that was riddled by off-the-field problems but ultimately done in by recent bad results on the field.

He reluctantly accepted a 3 million dollar settlement. We'll let that sink in for a few months and leave Gary to weeping into his pile of money at the end of this sordid but supremely entertaining saga. Welcome to Hal Mumme-land, Gary.

"Drink so much I cry liquor, wipe my tears with C-Notes, smoke so much weed, I fart weed smoke"

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The ironic thing about this whole situation is that if Iowa State would have won its last game, then CU never have been annihilated by Texas, and Barnett would still have a job. He would have been better off not even qualifying for the big 12 championship game.

by Edward on Dec 9, 2005 11:07 AM EST reply actions

- “Gary, how do you sleep at night?”

- “On a big pile of cash, with several beautiful women.”

by Kanu on Dec 9, 2005 11:26 AM EST reply actions

On a related note, you think Gary ever gets another chance with another school?
Maybe UK?

by Ryno on Dec 9, 2005 11:48 AM EST reply actions

As long as there’s hookers and blow for recruiting purposes, Gary doesn’t care where he ends up. I just hope it’s not CGD.

by bitterhorn on Dec 9, 2005 11:52 AM EST reply actions

Ryno – I think he does get to coach again. UK? Doubt it but he’d be a big name there. If Fran doesn’t survive at Tx A&M, although him being “damaged goods” to a certain degree doesn’t fit the image Tx A&M portrays – but they did flourish under Jackie Sherrill. But I’d say probably on the west coast somewhere (Arizona State) or in the big 10 (Indiana or Illinois (when Zook’s clock runs out)).

I’m real curious who CU hires. I’d guess an “up-and-comer” rather (top college or pro assistant) than established big name HC as I’m not convinced CU is the plum they’d like to think they are. Needs to be someone with strong TX or west coast ties for recruiting.

by Mike on Dec 9, 2005 11:55 AM EST reply actions

Bill McCartney didn’t get 3 million. And he offered his daughter up to be halftime entertainment for his teams. There is no justice.

by Mick on Dec 9, 2005 12:08 PM EST reply actions

Rich Rodriquez has GOT to get out of west va. Don’t know if CU can be considered a ‘big school’, though. Bienemy, perhaps?

by bitterhorn on Dec 9, 2005 12:14 PM EST reply actions

CU has a real problem drawing top flight non-white talent to a largely pure white Denver region, where the assimilation issue is acute.
Before they used to drain the southern California, Texas and Arizona regions, but with the resurgence of SC, UCLA, California, ASU and Arizona, as well as Texas and Oklahoma and LSU, they have much competition for talent in much more user-friendly residential communities.
That was much of Barnett’s problem toward the end, to say nothing of all the other issues. Now a job is available at San Diego State, where his coaching skills might really fit the situation.

by goifromTroy on Dec 9, 2005 12:16 PM EST reply actions