So, the Trustees discussed the President's role in athletic contracts

[ricepig]

Of course, in private and extended his contract for two years.


http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/jan/27/in-private-ua-system-trustees-discuss-b/

[Hoggish1]

Ah, the You of A where administrators push money at each other for their excellent work (such a fine club...)!

[buldozer]

Just to clarify that the $500K guy signs the $4.5M guys contract....

[ricepig]

Just to clarify that the $500K guy signs the $4.5M guys contract....

And the $0 guys sign the $500k guy.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

Just to clarify that the $500K guy signs the $4.5M guys contract....

Classic case of the tail wagging the dog.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Classic case of the tail wagging the dog.

Happens most everywhere...

[DoctorSusscrofa]

Darn! I always enjoy hearing discussions like these at board of directors' meetings. Awfully interesting stuff.  When I do hear them, I try to record them so that I can play them back again later. The only sad thing is that they're usually too short. They never last as long as I'd prefer. That's why I like to play them again and again, so that I can get that joy and warmth of hearing it again.  I wonder if there will be a bootleg tape out there soon. I hope so. Because I'll just die if I don't get to hear it. I really will.

[farmhawg]

Most of the work happens before the meeting.

[ricepig]

Darn! I always enjoy hearing discussions like these at board of directors' meetings. Awfully interesting stuff.  When I do hear them, I try to record them so that I can play them back again later. The only sad thing is that they're usually too short. They never last as long as I'd prefer. That's why I like to play them again and again, so that I can get that joy and warmth of hearing it again.  I wonder if there will be a bootleg tape out there soon. I hope so. Because I'll just die if I don't get to hear it. I really will.

How much will you pay for a copy of the tape?

[harrisburghog]

Maybe they're sending a message to Long, CS way to do things, but could be.

[ricepig]

Maybe they're sending a message to Long, CS way to do things, but could be.

Probably like, "don't approve and sign anymore contracts without reading them". Of course, Goodson being a plaintiffs attorney knows about exorbitant fees.

[deedster84]

Just to clarify that the $500K guy signs the $4.5M guys contract....

Actually I think an elected official of the state signs his paycheck. I have been wrong before though.

[ricepig]

Actually I think an elected official of the state signs his paycheck. I have been wrong before though.

Direct deposit, nobody signs anything anymore.......

[jimhog]

Basketball and football are inferior at this time but what really bothers me is that I don't see any improvement coming down the pike. Not good and that includes the AD.

[Hog Solo]

Things are trending down, but at this point why should we care about sports?  There's more going on in the world and more greater concerns to be worried about.

[Hogwild]

How much will you pay for a copy of the tape?

I am curious to know if last week's 'ad' came up in the meeting, as in we are spending $8 million for what?

[ricepig]

I am curious to know if last week's 'ad' came up in the meeting, as in we are spending $8 million for what?

I'd be very surprised, more like "don't sign off on any huge buyouts without first running it by someone".

[Hogwild]

Just remember some of those trustees can be more of the academic type, some (not speaking about any individual or Arkansas') would love to do away with college sports all together.

[ricepig]

Just remember some of those trustees can be more of the academic type, some (not speaking about any individual or Arkansas') would love to do away with college sports all together.

Well, counting my neighbor, I know 4 of them that have suites, lol, so some care about sports.

[HiggiePiggy]

Things are trending down, but at this point why should we care about sports?  There's more going on in the world and more greater concerns to be worried about.

I'm sure people can multi task. It's not hard to worry about everything. Just like the world, there is nothing we can do about that either so why not complain about it to make people feel better about themselves.   

[hawgon]

Red socks is somewhat dissatisfied with things up there and has been for some time.

[buldozer]

I'd be very surprised, more like "don't sign off on any huge buyouts without first running it by someone".

This is a good move. It puts certain people on notice they are being reigned in and certainly need to be.

[wachhog]

Things are trending down, but at this point why should we care about sports?  There's more going on in the world and more greater concerns to be worried about.

Sports are supposed to serve as a distraction. Except, at Arkansas. What's going on in the world is no more depressing.

[Inhogswetrust]

Things are trending down, but at this point why should we care about sports?  There's more going on in the world and more greater concerns to be worried about.

That could be said about everyday throughout ALL of history. You are on a sports site. Expect to read about sports. Besides sports are a huge part of the economy. If you don't care about sports then why post on a sports site. Trolling at its core.

[DeltaBoy]

WOW !

[Razorbackers]

I'm shocked they don't want you folks involved in the process.

[Inhogswetrust]

I'm shocked they don't want you folks involved in the process.

No kidding. If fans were involved they wouldn't be able to field a Pee Wee league team!

[ricepig]

I'm shocked they don't want you folks involved in the process.

How do you know we aren't??