Dave Brandon
When DB was selected as AD, I didn’t really know too much about the guy. I still don’t, other than some things that I stumbled across on one of the Michigan sites. Does anybody know what the contributing factors were to select Brandon as AD? I see some things that are positive, but to be selected as the AD at Michigan?
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A native of Michigan.
CEO, Valassis Communications – media and marketing services (Livonia, Michigan).
Manager, CEO and Chairman of the board of Domino’s.
Played football in the early 70’s as a reserve player who played QB and then DE.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and received a teaching certificate with some additional honorary doctorate degrees.
Total Campaign Contributions of $239,180, with $217,180 of that going to the Republican party and $22,000 to special interests.
Brandon and his wife, Jan, along with former U-M head football coach Lloyd Carr and his wife, Laurie, head the $754 million U-M C.S. Mott Children's and Women's Hospital Replacement Project fundraising campaign.
Brandon was honored as national CEO Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. (what does that mean?)
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UM has some pretty influential people out in society (I read that “as per all the posters with “inside” connections”), with some major accomplishments, and based strictly on "notches on the belt", it would seem that they could have done a little better with the selection.
I have no idea what the qualifications were and was just wondering what made DB the choice. It would be interesting to know what those qualifications were, just in case 3 years down the road, if needed, UM can make the necessary changes.
I’m sure there a bunch of things that DB has done that I don’t know about. I sure hope he proves himself though, with some immediate results, because the clock is ticking.
Funny thing though, when DB was hired, the first thing I thought was,
“PIZZA, PIZZA, we talkin’ about PIZZA?”
December 9th, 2010 at 11:19 AM ^
He made Domino's delicious.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
and he was feeling down? The whole media is yelling at him to make a decision, recruits are calling for it, RVB mentioned that he wants DB to say something...
Dave probably came to MGoBlog to find out why we all think he's great.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:46 AM ^
And then he decided it was time to make a change.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
Howard Stern signs on with Sirius Radio for another 5 years!
December 9th, 2010 at 12:11 PM ^
of girls riding sibians
December 9th, 2010 at 11:55 AM ^
Not going to lie, I love the pizza tracker.
December 11th, 2010 at 6:08 PM ^
Going to feel the same if he fires RR and brings in Hoke. At that point, bring in the donkey ears.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
I hear Bolivia is nice this time of year...
December 9th, 2010 at 11:25 AM ^
its not.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
-8252 points....nice.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^
You should be pos-banged back into the black for this comment. You have served your time sufficiently in Bolivia. Time to come home.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:53 AM ^
I wonder what he originally did to get that far in the hole?
December 9th, 2010 at 11:59 AM ^
Its all in my signature. I was drunk and frustrated after the Iowa game and started a losing faith in RR post. After sobering up I realized I deserved it.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:35 PM ^
I confident you will get back in the positive in no time. I got back from -100,000. It is possible.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^
riding solely on the back of captain piccard facepalm picture posts.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
but you forgot the jiggly boob gif. posts as well.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:00 PM ^
That is an important thing to consider. He may have done something unspeakable. Maybe made fun of Brian's hair, tried to discount the "decimated defense" study etc...
December 9th, 2010 at 11:57 AM ^
When I get out of here there will be a movie deal for me like the Chilean miners.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:26 PM ^
to know that I'm cheering for you.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:33 PM ^
to know that I am mgoproud to have you as a mgofriend.
December 10th, 2010 at 12:02 AM ^
I may mgovomit.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:58 AM ^
There hasn't been such a simple reply that has made me laugh this hard in a while... kudos
December 9th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
I wonder if Brian is sitting at home, in front of his laptop, just fuming about these threads. Anyone know?
December 9th, 2010 at 11:22 AM ^
maybe he had a dark sense of humor and sat back and giggled for a while, then deleted the thread.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:25 AM ^
I picture him sitting there with handfulls of his own hair and clumps of it surrounding him on the couch. He has a far-away stare on his face and he has spilled his OJ on his keyboard.
More likely, he's probably still sleeping. Damn all those that get to work from home!
December 9th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
I picture him surfing porn, and occasionsaly checking the blog....as far as I hear his time dedicated is 80% porn, and 20%mgoblog.....thats the rumour.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:40 AM ^
The naked man with the mustache always soothes me.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:45 PM ^
That's what she said?
December 9th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
You know about the guy who invented it? I hear all kinds of things. Supposedly, he was born in a mental institution. They say he only sleeps one hour a night. You know about this guy? "Brian"?
December 9th, 2010 at 11:55 AM ^
to porn?! Can anyone say intervention?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:20 PM ^
That number is dangerously low. Right?
December 9th, 2010 at 12:26 PM ^
He needs our help to get that closer to 95%
December 9th, 2010 at 1:25 PM ^
December 9th, 2010 at 1:32 PM ^
an actual sketch of what Brian looks like today.....notice the big arm from all the porn.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:44 PM ^
I had no idea Brian is left-handed
December 9th, 2010 at 2:35 PM ^
that he dropped into several posts this year.
Brian, I kid because I love.
No, seriously, it got creepy.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:24 AM ^
I only been a member since the start of football season, but I have followed the blog for years. I know it is that down period where people are grasping for ideas to talk about, but really? Especially considering the majority of last week was spent talking about Brandon over and over. I always say, "I need to stop clicking on threads I think may be dumb." But, I can't!!!! It's like an insane addiction.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:32 AM ^
If Brain "fumed" about every insipid thread started on his blog, he would probably be in a hospital by now. I don't know how he has been able to take the last few weeks, but I'm glad he didn't sound any worse for the wear on the radio today.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:48 PM ^
Okay, "fuming" may be a bad word. But he must get a little annoyed. Right?
December 9th, 2010 at 11:20 AM ^
He's a saavy businessman who's main, but not only, purpose is to maximize revenue. Over time, he'll achieve that goal with many BCS Championship appearances.
Nothing to do with the above, but he took a ridiculous paycut to become Michigan's AD.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:21 AM ^
a Michigan man.
#2- He played for Bo.
#3. He has an established business track record.
#4. He understands the athletic, business and academic issues needed for an AD.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:34 AM ^
Those appear to be Pizza Hut breadsticks to me. I could be wrong though, I haven't had Dominos in years, shh don't tell DB.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^
Agreed, definitely Pizza Hut breadsticks. Which definitely beat Domino's (sorry DB).
December 9th, 2010 at 11:45 AM ^
pretty epic:
December 9th, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^
Mmmmm forgot about the cheesy bread. Haven't had Domino's in a while. The taste is coming back to me just looking at the picture.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:29 PM ^
Lava Cake? I'm pretty sure this was DB's own decision.
December 9th, 2010 at 12:11 PM ^
Domino's: Pizza Hut: It all goes to the same place.