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Despite mounting losses, Franklin’s job security remains surprisingly intact — for now. His strong connections with the administration, donors, and a robust buyout of approximately $56 million create substantial obstacles to immediate change.
Factors Influencing Franklin’s Staying Power:
Buyout and Financial Barriers: The enormous buyout, which covers not only Franklin but also assistants like Jim Nolles and Cotel Niki, makes a swift coaching change financially prohibitive.
Lack of Fan Pressure: Attendance and merchandise sales are slipping, and while those are signals, they aren’t yet enough to force a firing.