Jedd Fisch just dropped a bombshell on college football this week, laying out exactly what he thinks needs to change with coach contracts, and let me tell you, what he said could mean everything for the Huskies right here on Montlake. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, our head coach didn’t hold back when asked about rules he’d like to see enacted, zeroing in on an issue that has clearly been grinding his gears.
No More Bidding Wars? Fisch Wants NFL Rules in College
Fisch was straight to the point: “We have to start with making coaches’ contracts enforceable.” He wasn’t vague about it either. He believes that when coaches’ contracts aren’t truly enforceable, it sends “such a bad message” across the entire college football landscape. Think about it: when a coach can just up and leave without real repercussions, what kind of signal does that send to players, recruits, and the passionate fans who invest so much in a program? Fisch isn’t just blowing smoke here, he’s talking about the very fabric of trust and commitment in college football.
He immediately pointed to the NFL as the model, stating that in the pros, “they make it very clear, you need permission to leave.” This isn’t just some academic debate for Fisch, either. We all remember the offseason rumors that had Florida, Michigan, and UCLA sniffing around *his* services. And who could forget Lane Kiffin’s very public “bidding war” between the Gators, Ole Miss, and LSU, before he eventually landed with the Tigers? Fisch has seen this circus firsthand, and he’s making it clear he wants coaches held to a much higher standard than what we’re currently seeing.
Fisch’s Call for a ‘Higher Standard’ and What It Really Means
Our coach wasn’t done there, building on his NFL comparison by highlighting how professional contracts work. “We have rules that in the NFL, you have contracts where you don’t have the option to leave until you get to that option year, and then the team decides whether they’re going to move on from you earlier in your contract,” he explained. He sees coaches as employees, paid for what they do, much like the athletes themselves. “I know we don’t use the word pay-for-play, but these kids are getting compensated for what they’re doing, and we’ve got to make sure are able to have some rules that we all abide by.” He’s pushing for stability and clear, unwavering agreements that benefit everyone involved, from the program to the players. He wants a system where everyone is on the same page, with rules that genuinely hold people accountable.
This isn’t just about preventing coaches from jumping ship; it’s about building a solid foundation. Fisch is entering his third season of a seven-year deal here on Montlake, and these comments feel like a powerful statement of intent. He’s not just talking the talk, he’s advocating for changes that would solidify the commitment of coaches to programs like our Huskies. As we head into his third season, these are exactly the kind of strong, stable intentions Seattle fans want to hear from their leader. What kind of program can he truly build with that kind of long-term vision and commitment? We can’t wait to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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