Bowden’s Buyout Structure

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With the annual talk of Clemson fans’ disappoiintment with Tommy Bowden — and our Athletics Director thinks OUR fans are difficult? — I am estimating that there will come a time in the future when the information and facts information included here will be of value to a conversation that you may have. So, I just thought that we would post this today for archives.

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Tommy Bowden’s restructured contract leaves Clemson with little wiggle room. If Clemson fires Bowden after the 2008 season, it will owe him $4 million. That buyout would be reduced by $500,000 with each ensuing season of the contract, which runs through 2014. Not bad for a coach who hasn’t won a conference championship in nine seasons or a division title since the league expanded to 12 teams in 2005. The pressure will grow next season: Clemson could return as many as 18 starters, including dynamic RB C.J. Spiller and underrated and efficient QB Cullen Harper

While you are here and while Clemson is on your mind…do yourself a favor and click on this entry from the New Year if you were out of pocket during those times and missed the discussion in the comments section.

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6 Responses to Bowden’s Buyout Structure

  1. Lunatic Fringe 01/09/2008 at 10:18 AM #

    I expect this imformation will come in handy in about 2-3 years when the locals, I live in SC, start to get restless again. 🙂

  2. LRM 01/09/2008 at 1:18 PM #

    Clemson opens next season against Alabama in the Georgia Dome (which makes little sense to me, as both home stadiums are much bigger).

    It’ll be interesting to see which fanbase gets restless first depending on who wins this one.

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  4. highstick 01/09/2008 at 3:33 PM #

    The rumbling and restlessness may start earlier than 2-3 years from now:

    http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/jan/09/davis_kelly_likely_enter_nfl_draft/

  5. bTHEredterror 01/09/2008 at 4:02 PM #

    DaJuan Morgan has declared for the NFL Draft according to PackPride. He inidcated he will secure an agent so he’s gone. I beleive he is a pro player and will get drafted 3rd round do to his average size for an NFL safety. I think he should stay, but I wish him the best.

  6. highstick 01/09/2008 at 6:49 PM #

    LunaticFringe, what part of SC do you live in and how long? I’ve lived here almost 30 years and tried to avoid “picking sides”, but it’s almost impossible. After my daughter and son rejected Clemson for Winthrop and USC respectively, I had to “pick sides” just to keep peace in the family. Holtz going to USC helped the transition somewhat though.

    Opening game this year, well, it’s gonna be difficult, but I’ll be pulling for the Pack, but not very optimistic!

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