Are any of you guys being serious?

[BearsBisonsBoars]

Butch Davis AD

Butch Jones, that is.

[HF#1]

Why is Tuberville a bad choice?

[Grizzlyfan]

Why is Tuberville a bad choice?

Why would he be a good choice?  Zero AD experience.  Everybody pissed off about Long's hires.  Tuberville has never hired anybody.

[Ex-Trumpet]

No they just want to post something.

This is awesome.

[Wildhog]

(Insert washed-up football coach here) for AD!

[Locutus_of_Boar]

You forgot Hootie.

Oh boy.  Hootie & Gus together again.

[HF#1]

Why would he be a good choice?  Zero AD experience.  Everybody pissed off about Long's hires.  Tuberville has never hired anybody.

He hasn't hired assistant coaches? Like a bunch of them? Our last AD had a ton of experience and made John L Smith interim head coach. One of the dumbest moves in the history of Athletic Directors.

[wikipedia brown]

I think the ad from A state  would be a good hire. he has brought in some high profile coaches and completely turned their football program around.

[Hog_Swanson]

No they just want to post something.

Pot calling kettle...

[pigz]

I'm pretty sure this is a destination AD job, How many of these people are we going to have to turn away is the question.

[oldhawg]

If he is available, Chet (Chester) Gladchuck has done a good job of reviving the football program at the U.S. Naval Academy.  Plus he has experience as an AD at Tulane and the University of Houston, so he should be familiar with the lay of the land in this part of the country.  IMO, it's worth an inquiry.


"Chester Stephen Gladchuk Jr. (born 1950) is an American college athletics administrator and former American football player and coach. He is currently the athletic director at the United States Naval Academy, a position he has held since 2001. Gladchuk served as the athletic director at Tulane University from 1988 to 1990, at Boston College from 1990 to 1997, and at the University of Houston from 1997 to 2001. Gladchuk attended Worcester Academy and then played college football at Boston College from 1970 to 1972. He coached high school football in New Hampton, New Hampshire before moving to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he worked as an assistant athletic director. Gladchuck's father, Chet Gladchuk, also played college football at Boston College before playing professionally with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union, now part of the Canadian Football League (CFL)."

[Grizzlyfan]

If he is available, Chet Gladchuck has done a good job of reviving the football program at the U.S. Naval Academy.  Plus he has experience as an AD at Tulane and the University of Houston, so he should be familiar with the lay of the land in this part of the country.  IMO, it's worth an inquiry.


"Chester Stephen Gladchuk Jr. (born 1950) is an American college athletics administrator and former American football player and coach. He is currently the athletic director at the United States Naval Academy, a position he has held since 2001. Gladchuk served as the athletic director at Tulane University from 1988 to 1990, at Boston College from 1990 to 1997, and at the University of Houston from 1997 to 2001. Gladchuk attended Worcester Academy and then played college football at Boston College from 1970 to 1972. He coached high school football in New Hampton, New Hampshire before moving to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he worked as an assistant athletic director. Gladchuck's father, Chet Gladchuk, also played college football at Boston College before playing professionally with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and the Montreal Alouettes of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union, now part of the Canadian Football League (CFL)."

Yankee.  Forget it.

[IronHog]

Why would Bazzel not be a good AD?


It's largely a fundraising, PR, and relationship building position.....he'd do well

[Dumb ole famrboy]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

If my memory serves - Frank Broyles never served as an athletic director prior to becoming Arkansas's - but I could be wrong.

[Grag T]

No they just want to post something.

This has got to be my favorite post this month!

[oldhawg]

Yankee.  Forget it.

So is the man who just fired Jef Long.

[hawgdavis]

Yes, they're serious.  This board is populated with lunatics.

Yep we're all Hog fans you guys included. 😳

[Hawgphish]

Agree with the OP.  This is a real job that takes an experienced skill set.   Listening to folks throw out names like Baz and Nutt is amazing. 

[ricepig]

I think the ad from A state  would be a good hire. he has brought in some high profile coaches and completely turned their football program around.

He hired Harsin and Anderson, Lee hired Hugh and Gus.

[The Hawg Marshal]

He hired Harsin and Anderson, Lee hired Hugh and Gus.

True.

[razorbackfaninar]

Why would Bazzel not be a good AD?


It's largely a fundraising, PR, and relationship building position.....he'd do well

It is much more complicated than that. There some lengthy breakdowns regarding the multilayered role of the AD in modern college Athletics, but here is a really basic one that will give you some idea:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbelzer/2015/02/19/the-dynamic-role-of-the-modern-day-college-athletics-director/#1757b90a6076

[IronHog]

It is much more complicated than that. There some lengthy breakdowns regarding the multilayered role of the AD in modern college Athletics, but here is a really basic one that will give you some idea:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbelzer/2015/02/19/the-dynamic-role-of-the-modern-day-college-athletics-director/#1757b90a6076

Undersatand all that but the AD does not operate in a vacume.....

Assistant ADs, consultants, lawyers etc assist with the technical aspects


Like any other leader.....the inner circle will largely determine success

[Boardon Hamsay]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

Yes. A good chunk of Hogville has no common sense or "with-it ness"

[IronHog]

Sure Long was great at $$$ and contracts but had zero feel for hiring football coaches.


Get an AD with street smarts.....you can hire suits for the paperwork

[corpitguy]

No.

[Grizzlyfan]

If my memory serves - Frank Broyles never served as an athletic director prior to becoming Arkansas's - but I could be wrong.

And it isn't 1974 - but I could be wrong.

[Razorbackers]

Guess i don't understand why this is a lunatic AD choice?

Cause he's a POS?

[Hog10S]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

I guess under your logic Arkansas would never have hire Frank Broyles, as he wasn't an AD with a lot of experience, just a head coach, like a lot of the guys on the list.  Everyone is just having fun thinking what-if's.  But we got a true AD we just fired and many think he was all about the numbers and not the fans and he rubbed a lot the wrong way.  Frank, was not a career AD and was loved by most all and did a great job.  Maybe we need to go back in that direction to get back on track.

[Athog]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

Unfortunately I think so, but hope it is a troll!!

[RazorbacksFTW]

That's Hogville for you. Heck somebody even proposed Peyton manning for coach a few weeks back. They'll put out any name that comes to mind. It's quite mad actually.

[sowmonella]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

This is why I've suggested a minimum IQ of 60 to post anything on Hogville.

[GuvHog]

And how are the supposed to show that emphasis? Hiring a coach with lets say 2 years HC experience at a g5 school to come coach in the SECW. What does that emphasis look like?

Well, it's a lot better than going off half cocked and offering 6.5 Million a year to a coach who isn't worth that kind of money.

[SPAL]

I'm a lunatic and I'm ignorant and I have no brain to think with, obviously.....but TT would be great..

[hogginbama]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

I have been saying for quite a while now that the internet is a dangerous toy. It should be carefully monitored in the trailer parks or it will make those cats go absolutely crazy.

[Grizzlyfan]

I guess under your logic Arkansas would never have hire Frank Broyles, as he wasn't an AD with a lot of experience, just a head coach, like a lot of the guys on the list.  Everyone is just having fun thinking what-if's.  But we got a true AD we just fired and many think he was all about the numbers and not the fans and he rubbed a lot the wrong way.  Frank, was not a career AD and was loved by most all and did a great job.  Maybe we need to go back in that direction to get back on track.

I'll say again that I believe the skill set for a successful AD in the 21st century is completely different than when Frank Broyles took over in 1974. 

It's business 90% of the time and hopefully firing/hiring a coach is a small (although certainly critical) part of the job.

[hogginbama]

He hasn't hired assistant coaches? Like a bunch of them? Our last AD had a ton of experience and made John L Smith interim head coach. One of the dumbest moves in the history of Athletic Directors.

I would almost be willing to bet that the same BOT that pushed to have Long fired, also had a hand in the decision to keep JLS as the interim. They just don't have the balls to admit it.

[redhogchilipepper]

I suggested Dan White at UCF his father is Dukes AD brother is Gators B.B. coach so he's been around it all his life he was smart enough to hire Frost

[Lanny]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

new AD will be announced

[rljjr]

with AD recommendations like:

Quinn Grovey
David Bazzell
Tommy Tuberville
Jerry Jones
Barry Switzer
Ken Hatfield

Is this actually indicative of the intellect of Hogville posters?

I just want to shout out again to BigBrandonAllenFan for actually proposing someone who actually serves as an athletic director.  Even if he is from UCA.

There would be nothing wrong with having Hatfield as the face of the program. He has a ton of solid business people behind him that wouldn't swing the power back all the way to the GOBN, but keep a nice medium temp. I don't think it will be any of those on your list, and I agree many of them are ridiculous to consider, but I'm certain Hatfield would resonate with the older fanbase and donors. But again, it's not going to be any of them in my opinion.

[hoglady]

Why would Bazzel not be a good AD?


It’s largely a fundraising, PR, and relationship building position.....he’d do well

I think so, too.
Don't know why he wouldn't be good at it.

[hoglady]

I would almost be willing to bet that the same BOT that pushed to have Long fired, also had a hand in the decision to keep JLS as the interim. They just don't have the balls to admit it.

We brought him back you mean - he had already left the staff and taken another job.
I wonder how many were aware of JLS' dire financial situation / bankruptcy and that our contract was structured in a pretty uncommon way to help JLS keep the bankruptcy court from taking it.

[Boardon Hamsay]

This is why I've suggested a minimum IQ of 60 to post anything on Hogville.

I agree. Need to thin down the herd by at least 80%.

[Athog]

Well that is certainly risk.  But even if you do hire a "football guy" as AD he may be more qualified to hire a football coach, but what about basketball coach, or baseball coach or track coach?  At the U of A I would say it's pretty important to hire the right track coach if a spot comes open.

But I just think in the 21st century, with all the money at stake, it's more important to have a professional administrator (most likely an attorney) in charge of your athletic department.

You are right!!

[Soooie21]

I've heard Kevin Scanlon thrown around.

[farmhawg]

Yes, they're serious.  This board is populated with lunatics.

Yep, same idiots think Long was great as well as Brett. Sheesh.

[HogPharmer]

No they just want to post something.

Best thing I've read all day

[Rzback]

I think what what I'm seeing with all the names being thrown out, whether right or wrong, good or bad, is that Arkansas fans are wanting an AD and HC with Arkansas ties and understands what Razorback foot ball means to the fans and State. I tend to agree with them but Frank Broyles was not an Arkansas boy while Bear Bryant was.

[snoblind]

Tommy Tuberville, damn right bring him home!

What's he going to do in Camden?

[Wildhog]

What's he going to do in Camden?

Not much of anything, I promise.

[HogBreath]

And there's the problem. From a business standpoint and grade point average increase, we are all-Americans. I dont remember a point in our history when we have been financially distressed.  You can win and make money. That is an actual thing .  I don't care who we hire, but that guy better be able to hire coaches. It's called "athletic department" for a reason. It's for the athletics...not fund raising or academics.

Nicely stated.  Thankfully there are some who can get it.