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Jonathan Carone wrote:It's SOP for the president to sign off on the decision, not make the decision after being consulted.What you said
thepostman wrote:Jerry does more than rubber stamp hires and just forced Barber's resignation because of the hires Jeff made. Sounds like Jerry should look himself in the mirror. Just saying.I have no argument with that, but he has done much better in some other areas, and I don't see him firing himself
olldflame wrote:I do not buy that university presidents across this country are simply rubber-stamping their AD's selections for coaching hires, and ESPECIALLY not the football coach They are involved, as they should be I believe JLFJR has made it pretty clear he has a ton of confidence in McCaw You don't hire someone knowing there will be a firestorm of negativity from all sides if you don't believe in himDidn't he State yesterday he's somewhat surprised by the criticism because of the extensive vetting they did (over Thanksgiving apparently)
Purple Haize wrote:He was very clear (at least I thought so) in the Roth interview, that he was expecting criticism on the hire, but believed it was worth itolldflame wrote:I do not buy that university presidents across this country are simply rubber-stamping their AD's selections for coaching hires, and ESPECIALLY not the football coach They are involved, as they should be I believe JLFJR has made it pretty clear he has a ton of confidence in McCaw You don't hire someone knowing there will be a firestorm of negativity from all sides if you don't believe in himDidn't he State yesterday he's somewhat surprised by the criticism because of the extensive vetting they did (over Thanksgiving apparently)
You may not buy it buts it's true. Unless a coach does something to embarrass Thea hook most Presidents are hands off. JR is a micromanager. It's just who he is
olldflame wrote:I've heard a couple of interviews so I could be mistakenPurple Haize wrote:He was very clear (at least I thought so) in the Roth interview, that he was expecting criticism on the hire, but believed it was worth itolldflame wrote:I do not buy that university presidents across this country are simply rubber-stamping their AD's selections for coaching hires, and ESPECIALLY not the football coach They are involved, as they should be I believe JLFJR has made it pretty clear he has a ton of confidence in McCaw You don't hire someone knowing there will be a firestorm of negativity from all sides if you don't believe in himDidn't he State yesterday he's somewhat surprised by the criticism because of the extensive vetting they did (over Thanksgiving apparently)
You may not buy it buts it's true. Unless a coach does something to embarrass Thea hook most Presidents are hands off. JR is a micromanager. It's just who he is
So, is it your position that being a micro-manager is intrinsically evil
lawrenceq wrote:When are they replacing the OC?As soon as Art Briles can pack
lawrenceq wrote:When are they replacing the OC?There has been no indication they are Some of us just hope they will
Purple Haize wrote:Imagine that.lawrenceq wrote:When are they replacing the OC?As soon as Art Briles can pack
olldflame wrote:Add me to the "some" list.lawrenceq wrote:When are they replacing the OC?There has been no indication they are Some of us just hope they will
lawrenceq wrote:It's not that difficult. No other school will touch himPurple Haize wrote:Imagine that.lawrenceq wrote:When are they replacing the OC?As soon as Art Briles can pack
Purple Haize wrote: It's not that difficult. No other school will touch himIt's too new and fresh. I think he'll get some looks in another year or two.
lawrenceq wrote:LU may be looking for a coach before thenPurple Haize wrote: It's not that difficult. No other school will touch himIt's too new and fresh. I think he'll get some looks in another year or two.
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