mjv

October 27th, 2014 at 2:44 PM ^

I think that the AATP stock has already had its run. The movement started by the activity at AATP is probably complete and now its just a matter of the powers that be sorting out the details.

Now I might be a little short sighted if the Monday following The Game comes and goes with DB still in charge.  Then AATP will need to open early and hire some additional help.

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turd ferguson

October 27th, 2014 at 2:15 PM ^

This was my reaction, too, but the article has a quote from Ross in which Ross claims that he doesn't think alumni like him should be running universities.  If the tone of his comments had been "I'd interfere with the firing if I wanted Brandon to stay, but I'm okay with the firing," then I'd have been pissed.  Who knows what he actually believes - and what he does behind closed doors - but his statement that this is Schlissel's decision and he'll stay out of the way is the right one.

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turd ferguson

October 27th, 2014 at 2:29 PM ^

And really, three weeks would be fine.  I'm sure that the AD candidates know who they are, have lists of  which coaches they'd pursue if hired, and might even have done some of their own backchannel work, too.  I mean, if you're one of the guys on the list and can credibly say, "Hey, dream coach is coming to Ann Arbor if you hire me," then that seriously strengthens your candidacy.  So I don't think we're falling behind by not having the new AD in place yet.  Plus, with respect to timing, we learned from the Miles thing in 2007 that staying under the radar can be helpful.  It wouldn't help Michigan's chances right now to have weekly denials of interest from the Harbaughs, Mullen, Miles, etc., since the potential "liar!" accusations would just make it harder for them to come or uglier if they do.  If this process speeds up with an AD firing and coach firing in the next couple of weeks, those questions for other coaches will pick up, and fast.

Then again, I'm in the camp who thinks it's 99.9% certain that Brandon is gone, so I'm not too worried that a delay means he might stay.  I think Schlissel is just trying to get the timing and the details right.

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mgohusker

October 27th, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^

Harvey Perlman first fired Nebraska AD Steve Pederson on the Monday following an October 13th home loss to Oklahoma State (45-14).  

Tom Osborne was announced as interim (eventually permanent AD) on Tuesday.  

Osborne then waited until the day after the final regular season game to fire Bill Callahan.

Bo Pelini was introduced as the head coach the day after LSU played in the SEC championship game (but remained Miles' DC until after the National Championship game).

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APBlue

October 27th, 2014 at 2:33 PM ^

I hate saying that someone should be fired, but Brandon has fucked this up so badly that there's no other choice. 

As far as waiting three more weeks, why?  If you're going to fire him, firing him yesterday would've been better than waiting another day.  What do you accomplish by waiting three more weeks?  

The sooner we move on from Dave Brandon, the sooner we can begin looking for a new coach.  

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APBlue

October 27th, 2014 at 2:46 PM ^

I'm betting it was more of a feeling out process than asking for permission.  

Couple things -

1. If Schlissel asked the question, he already was planning on firing DB.  

2. Schlissel's probably smart enough to not ask that question unless he knows he's going to get the answer he wants. 

3. Plan your DB firing parties now.  It's a coming.  

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BlueHills

October 27th, 2014 at 4:07 PM ^

"I won't interfere" actually means that Schlissel had to ask his permission. Otherwise there'd have been no need for a meeting in the first place, and no need to make such a statement.

This university is not unusual; most college administrators will rush to pucker up to kiss the rear ends of the big donors.

They're all pompous intellectuals until the donor's pants come down!

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markusr2007

October 27th, 2014 at 2:14 PM ^

"Ross said that Brandon shouldn’t shoulder the blame for the woes of the football program, which is 3-5 this season after a 35-11 loss at rival Michigan State on Saturday. “There’s a lot more to the job than winning football games,” Ross said. “That’s the coach’s responsibility.”

True. But who was the manager responsible for qualifying and hiring Brady Hoke in the first place?

Exactly.

Dude, you can't let your golfing buddy and pen pal off that easily. 

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coldnjl

October 27th, 2014 at 3:53 PM ^

I seem to remember that Ross first ok'd his first run at Harbaugh through the athletic department, as to prevent interference on Michigan getting his first head coaching target.

http://www.michigandaily.com/content/report-ross-approaches-michigan-pu…

This may be no more a blessing than Schlissel running this by Ross, but the two instititions (the Miami Dolphins and UM) appear to have open communication about each others intentions.

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ChicagoGangViolins

October 27th, 2014 at 2:22 PM ^

 

Ross was in town to quietly share that he will underwrite buy-outs and other expenses arising from a clean sweep of Fort Schembechler.  Schlissel may also trust Ross' judgment how to manage hiring/firing/transition.  It's not as if Schlissel, who is beyond his ken, has some other perceived reliable advisor in this respect.

 

 

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