Interesting Choice of Words

[bengal]

From the president: "The University of Montana has determined not to renew the contracts of Athletics Director Jim O'Day and head football coach Robin Pflugrad."

When do/did their contracts expire?

 

[JDoub]

From the president: "The University of Montana has determined not to renew the contracts of Athletics Director Jim O'Day and head football coach Robin Pflugrad."

My first thought -- they learned something from Peter Fields, who cited a "lack of leadership" for Kramer's firing (termination for cause), which ulitmately resulted in Kramer winning a settlement for wrongful termination.

I believe the State of Montana/University of Montana is an at-will employer -- they can terminate employment at any time without saying why. But, if they say WHY and that WHY includes cause, they will most likely have a legal claim from those terminated.

 

[Allezchat]

In years past, coaches contracts have been a yearly renewal. It was while BH and Kramer were coaching that was changed. If memory serves, they can now get three year contracts.

 

[catamaran]

i think most state contracts run until june 30