Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN
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Been discussing. Do we have an explanation of what the resignations could mean? Arrested? Executed? Running?
Running.
Aw man. I preferred the other two
I do too.
https://kykernel.com/105329/sports/the-final-woj-bomb-famed-nba-insider-adrian-wojnarowski-retires-from-espn-to-accept-collegiate-role/
“After all these years reporting on everyone’s teams, I’m headed back to my own,” he announced on social media on Wednesday.
Just minutes after the initial post was made, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Wojnarowski agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University.
While this may seem like a shocking move made by one of the most prominent sports journalists out there, this career jump is one rooted in reason.
Since NIL (name, image and likeness) came into effect just over three years ago, many college athletics programs have been incorporating GMs or general managers into their systems to play a vital role in the team’s future business plans.
For St. Bonaventure, Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt stated in a news release that, “This move is critical to navigate the new landscape of college basketball in NIL, recruiting and retention.”
Woj will oversee the program’s NIL efforts, fundraising, transfer portal, recruiting and professional player programs.
Kek. "According to the Athletic, Wojnarowski makes about $7 million a year at ESPN and has three years left on his contract, meaning he is leaving about $20 million on the table. The average salary for a general manager at a Division 1 university is between $130,020 and $172,958, according to Salaries.com." That's not something anyone would do
Pretty good chance he is set for life already. Not everyone values money over time. Presumably this has been in the works for a while.
Yea I get it but nah. You don't leave that kinda money. What millionaire decides "I've got enough money" That tribe worships money