Why are there no Niners in our administration?
every small institution south of the Mason Dixon Line is represented in our administration, BUT NO NINERS.
Isn’t that odd? If you went to USC, UNC, UVA, or even App…aren’t there alumni in their athletic administrations?
We had one at one time, but he left.
Even you cheerleaders who dislike my questions/opinions should ponder if this is good for our program both short term and long. Personally, I think it is unethical.
Good question Metro. It is ironic that there are no Niners on our staff. I have seen at many other schools a large part of the staff be alumni from that university. Ironically our biggest staff alumni is Bobby. Not sure it’s unethical but it is strange.
[i]Originally posted by switchfoot[/i]@Nov 23 2004, 07:47 PM [b] Good question Metro. It is ironic that there are no Niners on our staff. I have seen at many other schools a large part of the staff be alumni from that university. Ironically our biggest staff alumni is Bobby. Not sure it's unethical but it is strange. [/b]Bobby is a coach. I am talking about management.
Unethical? :blink:
I will agree that it would be nice to have some homers in the athletic department.
[i]Originally posted by UNCCTF[/i]@Nov 23 2004, 07:50 PM [b] Unethical? :blink:I will agree that it would be nice to have some homers in the athletic department. [/b]
I see your point, but it’s not an issue of ETHICS.
It does appear that there would be a few more homers around, but how many schools have an alumni as coach?
[i]Originally posted by BigTimeNiner[/i]@Nov 23 2004, 08:18 PM [b] It does appear that there would be a few more homers around, but how many schools have an alumni as coach? [/b]Well, we are the only C-USA mens b-ball team with an alumnus at the helm.
How are staff positions filled? Does Judy have the final say?
[i]Originally posted by UpState49er[/i]@Nov 23 2004, 09:51 PM [b] How are staff positions filled? Does Judy have the final say? [/b]I think it goes something like this in the interview:
Judy: will you agree with everything I say and do?
candidate: yes
Judy: you’re hired
its no secret to those in the loop, if you differ with her, you don’t last
Maybe there aren’t any Niner alumni applying for the jobs, or maybe the jobs don’t pay enough.
What about Spurrier turning down his alma mater to coach a division rival?
It’s an odd situation all around…none if makes sense to me either way. My only real big problem with Judy is the move to the A-10 which I still don’t like because of what I think it does to our football chances which are already weak. Metro makes good points.
Actually, if Charlotte does reinstate football after 50+ years without it, then the A-10 makes a lot of sense. Assuming we would start out at the D-1AA level, not a bad conference to do it in.
[i]Originally posted by metro+Nov 24 2004, 11:31 AM-->
[b]QUOTE[/b] (metro @ Nov 24 2004, 11:31 AM)
[i]Originally posted by run49er[/i]@Nov 24 2004, 01:20 PM [b] Actually, if Charlotte does reinstate football after 50+ years without it, then the A0-10 makes a lot of sense. Assuming we would start out at the D-1AA level, not a bad conference to do it in.A-10 Football [/b]
[i]Originally posted by run49er[/i]@Nov 24 2004, 12:20 PM [b] Actually, if Charlotte does reinstate football after 50+ years without it, then the A0-10 makes a lot of sense. Assuming we would start out at the D-1AA level, not a bad conference to do it in.A-10 Football [/b]
I also need to correct myself. Darin Spease is an assistant AD and Niner. I keep thinking is from UAB, he is not.
Still, one Niner in the “senior” administration is horrid.
Interesting comments about A-10 Football. I did not realize that is an option. Some friends of mine with a solid background in sports at the NCAA and professional level have recently stated its amazing Charlotte does not have football. I think the university will be in a transitional mode for the next few years with a new chancellor and a new conference. We may see some changes in the program (in the area of adding sports). I think the current administration has done an outstanding job …and will continue to do so for a while. The fact that coach Lutz is a Charlotte graduate … several of his assistants are Charlotte graduates is positive. One of the assistants may eventually move up to the top spot. I graduated in the 70`s and all I can say is we have an awsome program to what we had when we first got in the door of division one play. I think we owe credit to our administration, coaches, but most of all our players like Cedric Maxwell who exceeded expectations. I think 10 years from now we will look at the program and say wow. If alums get behind the program and put money on the table (example join the foundation) it will take us far. I dont think nasty posts and backstabbing comments do much for the program. We do much better to invest in the program with dollars and attendance at events …and support our university whenever possible.
so…Metro…what’s your real bone to pick with Judy?
Did you get turned down for a job in the administration?
Just curious…your animosity seems to extend further than your posts suggest.
[i]Originally posted by R49er[/i]@Nov 24 2004, 12:36 PM [b] I dont think nasty posts and backstabbing comments do much for the program. We do much better to invest in the program with dollars and attendance at events ...and support our university whenever possible. [/b]He doesn't know any better.
[i]Originally posted by metro[/i]@Nov 24 2004, 12:29 PM [b] agreed. 1AA is the way to go. [/b]I could be wrong but I thought I read where D-I schools if they add football can no longer go I-AA, they have to start in D-I.
Can someone confirm?