I voted for the 4yr extension. 2 NCAAs and 2 NITs. Who was the last coach to pull that off? I think they named the court and the building that holds it after him.
Lavin has brought more brand to St Johns. Chicago is the second largest city, and who cares about DePaul? Fox Sports loved us this year, a lot of national exposure.
Another factor, from the University point of view, will be revenue. Are applications up or down? I know they don't have trouble filling dorm space. Lavin is a brand, he loves the media and the media love him. Norm, Jarvis, Fran, Mahoney; none of them had Lavin's relationship with the national media.
I say give him another four.