Report: Michigan Contacts CMU AD Heeke

Submitted by BursleyHall82 on November 3rd, 2014 at 7:01 PM

The Oakland Press is reporting U-M has contacted CMU Athletic Director Dave Heeke.

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141101/michigan-contacts-cmus-d…

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:08 PM ^

Probably going to be part of the search committee. I just don't see Schlissel saying all this stuff about excellence and then bringing in a MAC AD.

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Baloo

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:10 PM ^

I think you're right. He's done great things for CMU, but he's probably not a legitimate candidate for one of the nation's largest athletic departments.

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gwkrlghl

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:32 PM ^

Michigan's athletic department is superior to many other Big 5 football schools, even more so than Michigan directional schools.

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:09 PM ^

I also doubt that they contacted someone from CMU. UM would be looking at candidates from bigger schools.

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WolverineBeastBoy

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^

Exactly. It would have been better to keep Brandon as AD, if we do decide to bring in a MAC AD. This would be a downgrade.

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Tater

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:04 PM ^

Don't use "MAC AD" as a stereotype. Anyone remotely competent would be an "upgrade from David Brandon."

The best person for the job may be Heeke and it may not. I am more concerned with the new AD's ability to find the right football coach. After Hall of Fame coach Herb Deromedi left, he was smart enough to hire Brian Kelly and Butch Jones. That makes him a fuck of a lot smarter than David Brandon.

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:27 PM ^

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:34 PM ^

but that's a fact. Kelly was hired in 03'. Heeke was not hired until 05'.

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Optimism Attache

November 3rd, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^

Exactly how many IQ points is "a fuck of a lot"?

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GunnersApe

November 4th, 2014 at 8:06 AM ^

Less than a Fuckton, More than Few Fuckereds.

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teldar

November 4th, 2014 at 7:45 AM ^

Cannot down vote this enough. Angles who is not a complete dick is better than Brandon.

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jmdblue

November 4th, 2014 at 12:56 PM ^

"he hadn't talked to anyone".... I'm pretty sure we have official and/or unofficial feelers out all over the country (as well we should).

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GoBLUinTX

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:10 PM ^

The topic directly below this quotes Schlissel as saying that no contact has been made with anybody. Moreover, he hasn't organized a search and doesn't anticipate doing so for a few more weeks.

I have a feeling some pockets have been doing the reaching out that we've been hearing about.

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bluecanuck

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:40 PM ^

I'm guessing Schlissel's language was deliberate. It's highly likely that he personally has not spoken with any candidates. But these things always happen through third parties anyway for deniability.

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TrueLT

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:11 PM ^

What about J. Patrick Doyle?

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double blue

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^

907 Lincoln?

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wresler120

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:12 PM ^

Maybe they are starting by contacting AD's who already have a solid relationship built with Adidas. The biggest question is .. Does Jim Harbaugh approve of him???

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ThadMattasagoblin

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:14 PM ^

Was he the guy who hired Brian Kelly and Butch Jones?

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wresler120

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:18 PM ^

Not Kelly, but he did hire Butch Jones .. Oh yeah and Dan Enos too

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Swayze Howell Sheen

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:14 PM ^

MAC coach, MAC AD. Makes sense?

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flashOverride

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:23 PM ^

Hey, Hoke, Heeke, heck with it.

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ericcarbs

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:15 PM ^

Wasn't this posted on Friday?

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Baloo

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:18 PM ^

Yes

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Double-D

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:18 PM ^

with the caveat that JH can sit in on the interviews with the search committee to select he AD.

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Double-D

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:20 PM ^

Is very sharp guy and super compettive. I think he hired Butch. But not Kelly.

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WolverineBeastBoy

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:25 PM ^

Good to explore options, but lets be real, we arent going to bring in a MAC AD. Jim Hackett will most likely be the AD for 1-2 years so we have time to explore. Lets go for a bigger name AD, like Brad Bates. I just dont see a MAC AD taking over Michigan, thats all.

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justingoblue

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:58 PM ^

I really don't get people throwing out a crazy extended timetable. Microsoft had a protracted search for a CEO that took five months, Eric Schmitd was brought on more quickly than that and Tim Cook took about two weeks to install as CEO at Apple.

I know these aren't apples to apples (lol) comparisons because two were internal hires, but finding an exeuctive with experience in the field and with the qualifications needed shouldn't ever take a year or two.

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HelloHeisman91

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^

The level of arroagance in this thread is already quite impressive.

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ThadMattasagoblin

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:45 PM ^

Why is it arrogance to not want CMU's AD when he hired Enos and their bball program sucks.

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icefins26

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:27 PM ^

Because he has no money?

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BeileinBuddy

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:40 PM ^

Hey, better an AD with MAC experience than an AD with pizza experience

Just saying.

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Simps

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:42 PM ^

I think this was posted on sunday.

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East German Judge

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:43 PM ^

But he is a (Central) Michigan Man after all.

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icegoalie1

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:44 PM ^

Honest question...assuming we get a big name coach, do we really need a big name AD? Wouldn't we expect someone like a Harbaugh or similar to essentially run the athletic department? We already have a ton of administrators and bean counters to watch the budget and run the day-to-day...it seems kind of odd to pay a ton of money for a big name AD if (and that is a big IF) we have a big name coach.

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Doctor Wolverine

November 3rd, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^

It would be prudent to have somebody in charge who can manage the proposed people that he would hypothetically be the boss of.

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umumum

November 3rd, 2014 at 9:22 PM ^

I don't want any coach--football or otherwise--running our athletic department--directly or indirectly. This ain't 1950. Also, we already have one Ohio State in the conference.

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umbig11

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:47 PM ^

Despite what others have said in this thread Heeke has been contacted and is on the short list of 5 to get the job as AD. Jim Phillips NW and Brad Bates are 1 and 1A. Jeff Long (Ark) then Warde Manuel (UConn) follow with Joe Castiglione (Okla) a long shot. Jim Pihillips is the current Chairman of Big Ten AD's with Rose Bowl Committee ties.

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:24 PM ^

Source?

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Double-D

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:51 PM ^

Sunday?

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991GT3

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:05 PM ^

what to believe. Today, Dan Patrick on his radio show signed off his interview with Tony Dungy by saying the next HC of Michigan to which Dungy just laughed. He could have said "not interested" but he didn't.

Many rumors and very few facts.

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The Geek

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:15 PM ^

is a class act, all the way. But I really believe he is done coaching. He heads countless charity/civic organizations, and is probably very happy.

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BlastDouble

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:22 PM ^

Kelly and Jones? Both good finds, both seem to kind of be jerks tho. Kelly for obvious reasons, i coached with a guy who coached with Butch and he hated him.

Still tho, not afraid to hire the up and comer. Just pleeeease dont hire Chuck Martin!

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Cromulent

November 4th, 2014 at 12:10 AM ^

For the billionth time, Heeke did not hire Kelly.

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uminks

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:46 PM ^

president job at the University of Nebraska! I would go with a successful major program AD.

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DK81

November 3rd, 2014 at 10:51 PM ^

Pretty sure he was just announced as one of the final four candidates.

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JudgeMart

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:47 PM ^

That rag is just regurgitating a story first reported some days ago and is just now reporting it as 'news'! Their news reporting is laughable at best.

Don't believe me? Visit their website and see how far behind they are in actual news.

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JudgeMart

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:47 PM ^

That rag is just regurgitating a story first reported some days ago and is just now reporting it as 'news'! Their news reporting is laughable at best.

Don't believe me? Visit their website and see how far behind they are in actual news.

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SalvatoreQuattro

November 3rd, 2014 at 8:49 PM ^

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Michigan Arrogance

November 3rd, 2014 at 9:00 PM ^

I doubt M goes for a MAC level guy - there are seemingly a half dozen ADs who may be solid candidates at Power 5 conferences.

But, the connections to M amoung the cadidates would be a good thing, IMO (as opposed to a football coach). The culture of the AD at M is something I would hope the next AD has experience with, in addition to outside experiences.

t was certianly ironic that DB, having been a player under Bo, a regent and well connected in the UM community seemed to have the least amount of understanding of what Michigan should represent. Perhaps he was TOO insular, having had no experience with ADs besides M. No persepective.

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umumum

November 3rd, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^

this has already been discussed in a thread a few days ago. Heeke's ties to MSU are very very strong. He has also had a number of "problems" under his helm including, but not limited to, the women's basketball program under Sue Gueverra. Finally, and most importantly, the CMU program simply ain't that great. I wouldn't be surprised if one of Heeke's guys isn't behind the sourcing.

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