Exit Brad Berlin? Michigan searching for new Director of Equipment Operations

Submitted by TruBluMich on

There is a job posting on umjobs.org for a new Director of Equipment Operations.  This is the position Jon Falk held before retiring last year. They are also actively looking for a Football Operations and Analytics Coordinator.

http://umjobs.org/job_detail/121733/director_of_equipment_operations


http://umjobs.org/job_detail/121734/football_operations_and_analytics_coordinator

Here is a post about Brad Berlin who either used to or currently holds the position. 
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/brad-berlin-redskins-named-jon-falks-successor

Here is the official release from the University about the hiring of Berlin last year.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021214aaa.html

 

gremlin3

February 18th, 2016 at 7:56 AM ^

But unless he's already been hand-picked for this job (and, let's be honest, if he had, he would've let us know 5 seconds after the offer), he's not getting it. I am 100% positive this gig (and the other one) are only posted for EOO reasons.

readyourguard

February 18th, 2016 at 8:03 AM ^

Want to be the equipment manager? You better be: extraordinarily organized A master delgater Thick skinned Immune to fatigue An excellent communicator Oblivious to a time clock Preferably single Reliable Unflappable Healthy as a Clydesdale

CRISPed in the DIAG

February 18th, 2016 at 9:01 AM ^

"Analytics Coordinator" and "Football Operations" postitions are essentially non-field coaching positions.  I guessing major college programs and all NFL teams have similar positions. They would be good landing spots for talented young coaches and late-career types.

Wolverine Devotee

February 18th, 2016 at 9:59 AM ^

Isn't it funny? 

"Retirements" by Bruce Madej and Jon Falk were both mysteriously short.

While Bruce is no longer SID in title, he's up there in the radio booth spotting the radio guys. I saw it first hand. 

And Jon Falk has been on the sidelines quite a few times this year after mysteriously not being there in 2014. 

markusr2007

February 18th, 2016 at 11:01 AM ^

If I heard about this job at that age, I'd be like "What? Working with real live Michigan football helmets! And helping real Michigan football players!  Holy Crap Mister!  That's my dream job!"

The reality of modern logistics alongside grueling schedules and often thankless, arduous work never quite registers with you at 8.