Idaho State Coach Jon Newlee made it official today by announcing his departure for the University of Idaho. Many may view the move as a lateral one. Newlee leaves ISU with with one year remaining on his contract. Here are some of the reasons you should not be surprised that he is leaving for the University of Idaho:
With the budget shortfalls, Jon knows that the Idaho State athletic department is at best a sinking ship right now.
Stability, he has worked with four separate Athletic Directors in his six years here.
He is the most successful coach in the history of the program, his teams have been to post season four times during his short tenure here, and yet ISU hasn't made an offer to sign him to a long term contract.
His team is forced to use an old run down locker room while the state of the art men's locker room sits empty because the men no longer play their games at Reed Gym.
The number one reason I think Jon is leaving is because Lightfoot and Doma will not be returning next year and now is stock is hot right now. Next year will be a rebuilding year. Now is the right time to move.
I wish Jon the best of luck at Idaho. It has been a pleasure working with him. I know that this decision was difficult for him to make. Instead of being bitter about his decision to leave we should be grateful to him and his staff for the level of success he has brought to our university.
3 comments:
I know I have been out of the loop for the last two days traveling to warm myrtle beach but what a loss for the ISU athletic department. what momentum the womens team had the last few years just left and who knows when it will return. good luck coach newlee you will be missed
I was wondering if the possibility that he was looking for a extension on his contract and that he was told no. Sources who can not be be quoted because they are not spokesman, said that Jon might have been looking for a contract extension or another five year contract and Dr.V said no! ( rumor around Reed Gym )
It's also to bad we are losing the ass coaches also. Better to get off the ship before it sinks altogether.......
Newlee will be missed and who can blame him for leaving? The money problems here along with the lack of facilities is enough to to accept another job. Having such a great season would create job opportunities and if you can have more why not take it...
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