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The trend of teams quickly resorting to buyouts reveals a concerning decline in patience among university administrators and boosters. Once upon a time, coaching changes were more deliberate and measured decisions. Now, schools often act swiftly to dismiss coaches in hopes of quick success, incurring enormous costs. This impatience is reminiscent of professional sports franchises where owners routinely pay hefty sums to change managers at the first sign of trouble.
The rapid turnover, coupled with high buyout costs, is fueling a cycle of relentless spending. Coaches are earning more each year, and the consequences of these contracts stretch beyond simply losing a game—they threaten to destabilize athletic departments financially and philosophically.