SU is getting my $44 or my $500 and maybe even my $1,000 no matter who the coach is, but for the good of the program and my love of SU sports.
But if I'm in the position to give 7 figures, then I might look at my donation differently. Maybe 1 coach gets $500,000 but another gets 1 million. That is something for the donor to weigh. I don't really think it is petty, but in their minds a business decision. I don't think you can just say "x" to the basketball program. Who will make my dollar go further, and do I want to save my dollar for another day?