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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Tale of Two Contract Extensions

from Wisconsin's Morning News

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Our guy Pat Murphy received a well-deserved contract extension – and it seems to be very well received. However, another coach got an extension this offseason – but it was less celebrated. Why? ESPN’s Gabe Neitzel joins the show to talk about the changing of attitudes, and it comes down to one word; expectations.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Our guy Pat Murphy received a well-deserved contract extension – and it seems to be very well received. However, another coach got an extension this offseason – but it was less celebrated. Why? ESPN’s Gabe Neitzel joins the show to talk about the changing of attitudes, and it comes down to one word; expectations.

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Our guy Pat Murphy received a well-deserved contract extension – and it seems to be very well received. However, another coach got an extension this offseason – but it was less celebrated. Why?...

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