This is the way this should be handled. He could lose out the year and not go anywhere at this point. If he wins even 2 more games I’d be all for Tanner doing an extension if (and only if) the buyout is significantly lower next year. At that point you have to start looking at possible replacements and be ready to pull the trigger by week 6 when it becomes obvious it’s a third year in a row of disappointment. Bobo is on a guaranteed deal that pays him 1.2 million next year so you already have your interim coach ready to go so the only focus needs to be on getting the next guy locked in.If we keep him, yes to keep it at 4 for recruiting. But knock the buyout down below $10M. Even at 5-5, it’s not going to be like he will have other suitors calling, even if Sexton and RichRod float something in the press, it’s not real. USC should have the leverage in the negotiations and reduce that obscene buyout.