Terry Don Phillips

[Cinco de Hogo]

From Wikipedia,

Terry Don Phillips
Terry Don Phillips is an American former college athletic administrator. He served as the athletic director at Liberty Baptist College—now known as Liberty University—from 1980 to 1981, at the University of Southwestern Louisiana—now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette—from 1983 to 1988, at Oklahoma State University from 1995 to 2002, and at Clemson University from 2002 to 2012.

Terry Don Phillips
Sport(s)   Football
Playing career
1966–1969   Arkansas
Position(s)   Defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1971   Arkansas (GA)
1971–1978   Virginia Tech (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1980–1981   Liberty
1983–1988   Southwestern Louisiana
1988–1994   Arkansas (sr. assoc. AD)
1995–2002   Oklahoma State
2002–2012   Clemson

Note that TDP was at Arkansas as sr. assoc. AD from 1988 to 1994, that was 10+ years before Broyles retired but it was probably when he should have retired.  Phillips was right there waiting and to this day still hasn't got the job.  Wonder if someone could explain that.

[Pig in the Pokey]

again?  John White, man. That's all you need to know.

[hawginbigd1]

IDK but growing up I thought it was a foregone conclusion that when JFB got ready TDP would slide right in, maybe he just loves Clemson

[King Kong]

IDK but growing up I thought it was a foregone conclusion that when JFB got ready TDP would slide right in, maybe he just loves Clemson

Dude he retired like 5 years ago

[Cinco de Hogo]

again?  John White, man. That's all you need to know.

I think that Frank Broyles could have named his successor at that point.

I do understand what your saying as it relates to the very end of Broyles tenure though. 

[DeltaBoy]

We need to can Long and bring Terry Don back home.

[GuvHog]

We need to can Long and bring Terry Don back home.

I've been saying that for a Long time.

[Pig in the Pokey]

We need to can Long and bring Terry Don back home.

been what I've been screaming.

[Pig in the Pokey]

I think that Frank Broyles could have named his successor at that point.

I do understand what your saying as it relates to the very end of Broyles tenure though.

Let's just say they were 'leveraged'.

[The real Hogules]

I highly doubt that TDP is coming out of retirement to become our AD, but I'd be willing to bet that he'd be more than happy to provide our search committee with a short list of names. Perhaps some with ties to the UofA............................................

Here's a crazy idea, what about offering the AD job to the current head football coach at FIU? I know he's not ready to retire, but this would get him closer to his parents while providing him with long term income and employment. I know most will scoff and rightly so, but this would be a great choice and he has the Arkansas ties that some here seem to place a high value on.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Davis

[gchamblee]

ya this really needed to be a new thread lol. you guys are going to be pissed when jeff long isnt fired.

[GuvHog]

ya this really needed to be a new thread lol. you guys are going to be pissed when jeff long isnt fired.

I don't expect him to be fired. I believe he will be strongly encouraged to look for another job and will resign.

[The real Hogules]

I don't expect him to be fired. I believe he will be strongly encouraged to look for another job and will resign.

It's being reported elsewhere that he (Jeff Long) was raising his skirt, to give the Cornhuskers a peek, and there will be other AD openings around the country. I feel pretty confident that Jeff Long will be "offered a challenge that he just couldn't turn down" by another university, hopefully sooner rather than later.

[Ex-Trumpet]

It's being reported elsewhere that he (Jeff Long) was raising his skirt, to give the Cornhuskers a peek, and there will be other AD openings around the country. I feel pretty confident that Jeff Long will be "offered a challenge that he just couldn't turn down" by another university, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Well this is a mental image I won't be able to block for quite some time...

[The real Hogules]

Well this is a mental image I won't be able to block for quite some time...

lol

[hawganatic]

I'm going to guess because we didn't have an opening when he was available.  Not really rocket science here...

[sickboy]

Is he still alive?

[Hogs-n-Roses]

Yes, But I'm not sure he'd be interested at this late date.IE He waited around a long time for that spot..... Will have taken some dear old friends from his playin days who all got together at Franks funeral, to have persuaded him to help. We'll have to wait and see.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

I highly doubt that TDP is coming out of retirement to become our AD, but I'd be willing to bet that he'd be more than happy to provide our search committee with a short list of names. Perhaps some with ties to the UofA............................................

Here's a crazy idea, what about offering the AD job to the current head football coach at FIU? I know he's not ready to retire, but this would get him closer to his parents while providing him with long term income and employment. I know most will scoff and rightly so, but this would be a great choice and he has the Arkansas ties that some here seem to place a high value on.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Davis

Just make him HC. Butch understands the name of the game is recruiting and would put together a baller staff

[007 License To Squeal]

We need to can Long and bring Terry Don back home.

Agree 100%.  I thought TDP would replace Coach Broyles......

[jmark]

does jeff long have a buyout clause?

[ricepig]

does jeff long have a buyout clause?

Yes, $100,000.

[jmark]

thanks rice

[snoblind]

Always thought JFB not turning over the reins to Terry Don in the early 90's was JFB's biggest mistake.

[Hoggish1]

again?  John White, man. That's all you need to know.

Yea, White did one ell of a number on Arkansas during his tenure AND I think he's still drawing his full salary, screwing us in his "retirement."

[sowmonella]

Is he still alive?

Yes but he's pushing 70 and been retired for years.

[snoblind]

Yes but he's pushing 70 and been retired for years.

Earlier today went to the Googles to check that and found these.

https://www.shakinthesouthland.com/2010/12/2/1851664/rumors-swirl-about-the-eminent-firing-of-terry-don-phillips

https://www.shakinthesouthland.com/2010/11/30/1847498/terry-don-phillips-must-be-removed-as-clemsons-athletic-director

Same author.  He was on a roll back then.  Terry and Dabo survived and now they have a NC. 

Probably the same sources that told our guys that Gruden was coming here. 

[Tusks]

TDP had an issue and back then and wasn't going to be able to replace JFB.  Now maybe enough time has passed and he could be an interim AD to help out during a transition period.

[Inhogswetrust]

From Wikipedia,

Terry Don Phillips
Terry Don Phillips is an American former college athletic administrator. He served as the athletic director at Liberty Baptist College—now known as Liberty University—from 1980 to 1981, at the University of Southwestern Louisiana—now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette—from 1983 to 1988, at Oklahoma State University from 1995 to 2002, and at Clemson University from 2002 to 2012.

Terry Don Phillips
Sport(s)   Football
Playing career
1966–1969   Arkansas
Position(s)   Defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1971   Arkansas (GA)
1971–1978   Virginia Tech (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1980–1981   Liberty
1983–1988   Southwestern Louisiana
1988–1994   Arkansas (sr. assoc. AD)
1995–2002   Oklahoma State
2002–2012   Clemson

Note that TDP was at Arkansas as sr. assoc. AD from 1988 to 1994, that was 10+ years before Broyles retired but it was probably when he should have retired.  Phillips was right there waiting and to this day still hasn't got the job.  Wonder if someone could explain that.

The 10 + years before Frank retired is the answer. Why should Terry Don wait that long. He had a good job offer from Oklahoma State then moved on to Clemson. He was not universally loved there. But no AD ever is anywhere.

[Maddhog]

TDP had an issue and back then and wasn't going to be able to replace JFB.  Now maybe enough time has passed and he could be an interim AD to help out during a transition period.

Big issue.   

[farmhawg]

ya this really needed to be a new thread lol. you guys are going to be pissed when jeff long isnt fired.

You mad? Sad your boy Brett is a sorry coach.....

[root_hawg]

Jeff Long considered one of the top ADs int he country and Arkansas boys want to fire him...

[razorshark]

Yes but he's pushing 70 and been retired for years.

Still teaching and drawing his salary

[ShadowHawg]

again?  John White, man. That's all you need to know.

Nope Frank is COMPLETELY to blame. Wouldn't retire when he should have and Phillips got tired of waiting.

[Inhogswetrust]

Nope Frank is COMPLETELY to blame. Wouldn't retire when he should have and Phillips got tired of waiting.

He had no reason to retire at that time.

[Cure]

Jeff Long considered one of the top ADs int he country and Arkansas boys want to fire him...

Yeah it's weird.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

We need to can Long and bring Terry Don back home.

Home? I thought he was from Texas?
Doubt he'd want the job since he's 70.

[HardCore]

Jeff Long considered one of the top ADs int he country and Arkansas boys want to fire him...

Then those University Gulfstream's will be keeping the runway hot at XNA flying in here to acquire his services.  Shouldn't be a problem at all.

[ricepig]

Then those University Gulfstream's will be keeping the runway hot at XNA flying in here to acquire his services.  Shouldn't be a problem at all.

It wouldn't look right to sign a contract extension and then leave, would it?

[HardCore]

It wouldn't look right to sign a contract extension and then leave, would it?

Who would give him a contract extension and why?  We are the laughing stock of College Football right now.  I care a whole hell of a lot more about that than I do Jeff Long's career path.  So if NE wants him, I hope they take him.  I have never cared for NOT having an Arkansan or an Arkansas Alumni in that position.

[ricepig]

Who would give him a contract extension and why?  We are the laughing stock of College Football right now.  I care a whole hell of a lot more about that than I do Jeff Long's career path.  So if NE wants him, I hope they take him.  I have never cared for NOT having an Arkansan or an Arkansas Alumni in that position.

Neither Barnhill or Broyles were native Arkansans or alums.

[ShadowHawg]

He had no reason to retire at that time.

Bs

Frank was in his 60's. His last 20 years were disastrous for the 2 major sports. He harassed Nolan mercilessly and had such a horrible reputation as a meddler we could no longer attract any sort of proven coaches.

[sowmonella]

Still teaching and drawing his salary

Sorry. Retired from being an AD in 2012.

[Tusks]

Big issue.   

Yeah I was trying to be discreet.

It's another 'missed opportunity' of razorback football.

[Hoggish1]

TDP had an issue and back then and wasn't going to be able to replace JFB.  Now maybe enough time has passed and he could be an interim AD to help out during a transition period.

All we need in the coming months is an interim AD; someone with football knowledge that is willing to give us about 6 months of his valued time.

[Tusks]

All we need in the coming months is an interim AD; someone with football knowledge that is willing to give us about 6 months of his valued time.

It sure makes sense to me but since when has the football program made sense.

[snoblind]

Can we talk about the "big issue'?  Have a vague memory of something but can't remember

[hogcam]

Jeff Long considered one of the top ADs int he country and Arkansas boys want to fire him...

Not saying he should or should not be fired, but the only reason that he is considered a top AD is because he fired Petrino and took a stand for integrity. I agreed with the decision, but I do believe that is the only reason why he became well respected.

[HardCore]

Not saying he should or should not be fired, but the only reason that he is considered a top AD is because he fired Petrino and took a stand for integrity. I agreed with the decision, but I do believe that is the only reason why he became well respected.

Not respected enough for Nebraska, apparently.  They actually care about Winning.

[Inhogswetrust]

Bs

Frank was in his 60's. His last 20 years were disastrous for the 2 major sports. He harassed Nolan mercilessly and had such a horrible reputation as a meddler we could no longer attract any sort of proven coaches.

So being in your 60's is bad. Damn I didn't know I was bad. He had no reason to retire because he wasn't in trouble of getting fired.