He does not have to serve as HC. He can take a lesser role within the department while they pay him his remaining year. Thus, no big buyout needed. I have seen Universities utilize this when needed. If it is clear that he is not the answer going forward, why would you continue to have him run the program?
Allen's agent would NEVER let that happen... I will guarantee you the contract was written so that IU either has to let Allen go, and IU pays the buyout, or keep him another year... No demotions allowed..... There's no option for IU to do what you're suggesting.... At this level of sports contracts - players, coaches, tv hosts, etc. - they don't have "holes" like that..... Guarantee it.
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