Reports: Brohm to Stay at Purdue
http://www.wdrb.com/story/39556751/bozich-or-brohm-turns-down-louisville-to-remain-at-purdue
Reports just coming in, look to be legit though
Good luck to him there, disappointing Karlaftis probably won't flip
November 28th, 2018 at 7:27 PM ^
I don’t get why Karlaftis would still commit... it’s still highly likely Brohm leaves in a year or in two years. Why would he stay committed there?
November 28th, 2018 at 7:33 PM ^
If he turns down his alma mater, what makes you think he is bolting for soemwhere else soon?
November 28th, 2018 at 8:02 PM ^
Based on what? Your wishes and dreams?
Brohm just turned down his alma mater, and Purdue is supposedly giving him a raise to make him the 3rd highest paid coach in the B1G ($5+ million/year).
November 28th, 2018 at 7:35 PM ^
I bet he leaves as soon as karlaftis signs.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
He’s getting $6 million per. He is staying for sometime.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:40 PM ^
Glad Purdue kept him even though it costs Michigan a recruit. But mostly seeing Louisville getting screwed for hiring such an asshole that he salted the Earth behind him.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:43 PM ^
Louisville couldn't come up with the necessary cash.
But good for Brohm. Not every prodigal son succeeds.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:56 PM ^
He saw what happened to Kingsbury and realized this.
November 28th, 2018 at 10:07 PM ^
Money isn't an issue, just look at their AD budget. And from what I was told by people here that should know...he was coming. There are deep pockets around the program, so they could've outspent Purdue. Really interested what the whole story is, and guessing someone at U of L must have really screwed this up.
November 29th, 2018 at 9:12 AM ^
Money is almost always an issue.
Just because they could outspend Purdue doesn't mean they should. Purdue made him one of the top paid coaches, likely top ten.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
This is good. A strong Purdue equals a far more balanced and interesting Big Ten.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:48 PM ^
That's good, now there will still be someone in the B1G capable of beating Urban Meyer.
November 28th, 2018 at 7:54 PM ^
I know we're going to lose Harrison too. This is dragging out too long.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:08 PM ^
Yeah...I feel this too. Hold me, Tom VH!
November 28th, 2018 at 8:00 PM ^
This cant be. The top comment in the other Brohm thread claimed he was a liar about saying he was going to stay at Purdue
Looks like no Karlaftis so we really need to land Harrison
November 28th, 2018 at 8:01 PM ^
Louisville blew it with a lowball offer. Shouldn’t have fired Petrino if they didn’t have the money to replace him.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:03 PM ^
Why are so many people saying theyre "Happy for Purdue"?
As if the Big Ten isn't hard enough are we actually supposed to be happy Purdue will stay a spooky upset squad since Brohm is staying?
Id much rather Brohm left for Louisville and Purdue hired a coach that ran their team into the ground. Never going to be happy for an opposing BIG team improving
November 28th, 2018 at 8:16 PM ^
Well another team to beat OSU sure wouldn’t hurt. Plus the more competitive teams in the West the better.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:57 PM ^
Remember, if Purdue beats us in a couple of years and spoils our Division championship hopes, these same people will bitch relentlessly.
November 28th, 2018 at 9:56 PM ^
Purdue improving is good for everyone in the Big Ten.
Add Northwestern and the perception of low caliber play in the league will dissipate.
If that happens, then hard OOC games can go bye-bye.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:03 PM ^
Maybe he couldn't leave Tyler Trent. THAT would be tough.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:06 PM ^
I don't get all of the Brohm hype (other than the potential Karlaftis flip). I understand that Purdue smoked OSU......but they lost to EMU (that's right Eastern Michigan), MSU and had to win their last game just to make a bowl game. Lots of love for 6-6. Anyway, I guess it's good for Purdue.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:10 PM ^
Because it's Perdue. Sorry...Purdue. They were close to becoming Kansas with nicer uniforms.
November 28th, 2018 at 9:32 PM ^
Purdue had a top 25 recruiting class last year, and this year has a commitment from the first 5* recruit in the school's history.
If you're a Purdue fan, there's every reason to be excited. Yes, it has to translate to wins at some point, but the difference between the players he inherited and the players he is recruiting is much, much bigger than the difference between what Harbaugh started with and what he's got now.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:21 PM ^
Poop.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:33 PM ^
I don't believe this is over. The best strategy for him was to negotiate, and walk away just like this. He has the power.
Now, he lets the boosters go to work for him, and put their money where their mouths are.
The next story may very well be about how they made him an offer too good to refuse, to come home.
Until you hear him say it's over, it's not over.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:42 PM ^
$6 million a year to coach Purdue is just ridiculous.
6-6 and 6-6 records what wizardry has he exactly done to warrant 6 million per.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:42 PM ^
Not that getting our hopes up is a good idea, but I just saw something on social media saying that his buyout is reduced dramatically after December 5th, and that he may be waiting it out.
Please be meaningful. Please.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:43 PM ^
Good for Purdue. Now update your medical facilities.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:54 PM ^
Little house on the prairie has better medical facilities than does Purdue.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:56 PM ^
I still think it’s funny that Louisville told recruits to expect Brohm and then they totally botched the offer. I’d be pretty sure I was getting him before making announcements like that.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:57 PM ^
If Karlaftis goes to Purdue, I really don’t get it. Brohm might stay his year, but I seriously doubt he lasts Karlaftis’ career, which is likely to only be three years. Purdue just won’t be able to keep a premier coach.
November 28th, 2018 at 8:59 PM ^
It was never going to be easy for Louisville to pull him away. Brohm basically told Tennessee to go to hell last off-season (and they have more history, more money, a bigger stadium/fan-base, a better conference, and more recruiting resources).
November 28th, 2018 at 9:02 PM ^
Pep may be interviewing with Maryland.
November 28th, 2018 at 10:58 PM ^
Instead of a buyout, Michigan should pay them to take him.
November 28th, 2018 at 9:08 PM ^
Smart move on Brohms part. The Big Ten will be better too.
November 28th, 2018 at 11:25 PM ^
I hear Jeff Brohm is going to stay at Purdon't.