Questions re: new athletic director

Submitted by Dana on November 27th, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Hey guys, Couple questions regarding your athletic director position... a) Martin is going to retire in late 2010 right? Any ideas when a new AD will be announced? b) Any names being thrown around as to who the new guy will be?

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Bando Calrissian

November 27th, 2009 at 12:10 PM ^

Martin is retiring on September 4, 2010, the day of the UConn football game. There are many names being thrown around, but David Brandon seems to be the popular frontrunner.

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clarkiefromcanada

November 27th, 2009 at 12:23 PM ^

Hello Dana, Welcome...I see you are mostly new here based on your total points. This topic has been quite extensively covered by one Brian Cook who runs the place. Check this stuff out http://mgoblog.com/content/athletic-director-speculation-time-starts-now http://mgoblog.com/content/dave-brandon-and-other-athletic-director-bits Maybe others have new/improved info also. Best wishes.

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Brodie

November 27th, 2009 at 12:31 PM ^

I'd assume the new AD would be named sometime in March to provide 6 months for the transition of power.

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Sven_Da_M

November 27th, 2009 at 12:36 PM ^

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/new-details-process-choosing-new-ad By using a high-end headhunting firm, UM is showing it doesn't want to anoint David Brandon without an extensive search first. Mr. Brandon is perfect save for one thing: never been an AD, even at a community college.

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Brodie

November 27th, 2009 at 12:44 PM ^

Neither had Bill Martin. Or Don Canham. I'd rather have an executive than someone like the AD at Maryland or Colorado who have their departments too broke to fire their coaches.

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TheLastHarbaugh

November 30th, 2009 at 8:55 PM ^

How are Jay and Skip?

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