In message <[log in to unmask]> Bri Farenell writes: > I was wondering what was the rationale for some coaches to switch > jobs. What sorts of criteria do they use? [snip] > I guess my question is: why would Miami coach Gwozdecky consider a > position at Denver. Gwoz. has built a solid program at Miami and seems > to have really put his mark on Redskin hockey. Whereas, Denver wouldn't > seem to be as "prime" a job. Perhaps they are on the same level (of ^^^^^ Good choice of words! (See below) > "ripeness") but, if that's the case, why would Gwoz. consider leaving? > (If he indeed is) > > Are there other things coaches take into account (besides the obvious > considerations inherent in any type of job, such as salary and location)? Erik, Paula and I were talking about that at the Gopher State Hockey Festival (an off-season hockey fix/opportunity to scout future Gophers) last weekend. Our theory is that the Denver job, being in a big media market, might come with some bigger perks, like media contracts similar to Doug Woog's radio shows (I think he did about 5 per week!) and TV show. "Prime" as in "Prime Sports Network" (with whom Denver has a TV contract) might be the operative word here. Just a theory. -Pam Pam Sweeney Go Gophers!!! [log in to unmask] 1993 & 1994 WCHA Playoff Champions!!! 1994 NC$$ PHinal PHour!!! Ski-U-Mah!!!