MIZZOU
Missouri head coach Barry Odom has had an up-and-down last couple of years, getting off to slow starts before finishing each of the 2017 and 2018 seasons strong.
After it was rumored that Louisville had interest in him earlier this coaching carousel season (the Cardinals have since hired Scott Satterfield), many have wondered if the Tigers would give Odom and extension and/or a raise.
On Tuesday, the Missouri board of curators announced a special meeting that will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. Central time. According to Columbia Tribune reporter Daniel Jones, a source has said the curators will discuss a new contract for Odom:
Missouri board of curators has announced a special meeting for tomorrow at 4 p.m. Source tells the Tribune this is in connection to a new contract for Barry Odom. https://t.co/FZUKs3sXSz
— Daniel Jones (@daniel_m_jones) December 4, 2018
The Tigers have had some big wins the past two years, but have also had some devastating losses. Odom’s recruiting classes have also left a lot to be desired over the years.
However, he has the team playing well to close the season, and may get rewarded for that on Wednesday afternoon.
I have mixed feelings on this. Are we where we want to be? No. But he also didn’t sink the ship like Arkansas and Tennessee. He’s getting his 2nd extension now in 3 years of coaching. That seems odd to me.
…….. and after seeing he landed kelly Bryant I wonder if that has something to do with it.
Agree, I thought his contract was good for 3 more years so no need to do anything just now, unless Odom did really want to leave, in which case, sayanora.
Time to pony up the bucks for Odom. He’s earned it. The excitement Bryant brings to Mizzou will transfer to better ticket sales and a team that will win.