UM Varsity Coaches come out in support of Brandon

Submitted by iawolve on

Well, there is this now out there, full text at Det news. It is signed by every varsity coach. Granted, you do assume that is expected since I would not want to be the coach left off that list if DB sticks around. On the other hand, it is something that I am sure the Regents will give a significant amount of weight. 

 

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/201…

 

 

Jaqen H'ghar

October 16th, 2014 at 11:44 AM ^

This was interesting. So the only thing on the agenda for athletics is a report on the Petition??

 

Bobby Dishell, president of Michigan's central student government, will present those results during his "Student Government Report" in Thursday's University of Michigan Regents public meeting at UM's Flint campus. Otherwise, there is nothing on the meeting agenda specific to athletics. That can change, of course, and there is a public comments period regarding non-agenda items at the conclusion of the meeting.

In the Regents meeting agenda for Thursday, the Student Government Report will be the last of the reports scheduled. Dishell's second item involves Michigan athletics. He will present the findings of the online Upetition that is open to anyone with a umich.edu login credential.

NRK

October 16th, 2014 at 12:30 PM ^

Under OMA a discussion of dismissal, suspension, etc. fits this only if the employee requests it to be closed. Of course, Brandon could do that. It also can be done to discuss settlement of "specific pending" litigation, not just any form of settlement.

 

I'm not suggesting these rules are necessarily followed, or that there is much more than a slap on the wrist, but that's technically what's allowed under OMA (along with a few other non-relevant exceptions).

justingoblue

October 16th, 2014 at 12:33 PM ^

 

 

100% job security regardless of AD

  • Red Berenson, ice hockey
  • Carol Hutchins, softball
  • Bev Plocki, womens gymnastics
  • Kurt Golder, mens gymnastics

Brandon's hires

  • Brady Hoke, football
  • Erik Bakich, baseball
  • Chaka Daley, mens soccer
  • Adam Steinberg, mens tennis
  • Jerry Clayton, mens track and field
  • Kim Barnes Arico, womens basketball
  • Jennifer Ulehla, womens lacrosse
  • John Paul, mens lacrosse
  • Jan Dowling, womens golf
  • Dr Marcelo Lombardi, water polo
Assuming I'm counting correctly that means there are ten other coaches that predate Brandon and aren't likely to be any kind of transition cost (one or two were struggling, though).

UMichMSW07

October 16th, 2014 at 11:39 AM ^

he is their boss. called job security for a great deal of them. of course this would happen. not a surprise, but he is inevitably gone sooner than later. don't take my word for it, just listen to Bacon.

Mr. Yost

October 16th, 2014 at 1:42 PM ^

That's a big piece, but if you're the FH coach, why would you hate David Brandon?

The man just found a way to get you arguably the best FH facility in the COUNTRY. Better than the ACC schools that dominate the sport.

If you were MLax, why would you hate Dave Brandon?

The man literally made you a D1 sport!

...Brandon has done a shit ton of good for a lot of "other" sports. Especially when it comes to budget and facilities.

Many of these sports have no reason to hate Brandon, when they had Martin they got nothing...with Brandon, everything has changed for the better in their world.

Then you look at football, obviously Hoke and Brandon are in the same sinking ship together, so Hoke is going to sign.

Beilein doesn't even have a reason not to sign, Brandon has given him more money to keep his assistants, Brandon got the Crisler Center and all the practice renovations done, Brandon helped give them the tools to create an elite program.

He may be a dick, but coaches don't care about that...they want someone who is going to do everything they can to help them win. PERIOD. 

A coaches motivation should NEVER be confused with a fans or an alums. Both sides can be right, just depends on the point of view.

Let's be honest, the vast majority of Brandon's blunders have been football related or general athletics department related (not something that a coach would worry about)...and again do you really think Hoke is going to be upset with Brandon?

saveferris

October 16th, 2014 at 5:28 PM ^

Many of these sports have no reason to hate Brandon, when they had Martin they got nothing...with Brandon, everything has changed for the better in their world.

I think it's a little harsh to suggest that Bill Martin did nothing for lower profile sports. The first facility upgrade he completed here after he took over was the baseball / softball complex. Bill just did what any AD would do when faced with a massive cash surplus and a campus full of aging facilities. He started with the highest priority ones first and worked his way down.

By the time Brandon came along, all the low hanging fruit was already picked. What else you going to do with all that money? You can't build two football stadiums. Granted, the coaches of the low profile teams have every reason to like Brandon, but that doesn't make him the champion of non-revenue sports at Michigan.

Kalamazoo Blue

October 16th, 2014 at 1:44 PM ^

A decade or more ago I was watching a presidential debate during the primaries.

The moderator asked, "What person had the greatest influence on your life?"

The first candidate replied "my dad." The second candidate replied "Jesus Christ." The rest of the candidates went down the line agreeing that Jesus Christ had the greatest influence on each of their lives. And the first candidate asked if he could change his answer to Jesus Christ after reflecting further.

I guess sometimes the situation dictates that you'd better take a certain position or risk your livelihood.

Bergs

October 16th, 2014 at 11:39 AM ^

The Hoke signature is an obvious forgery. The real Hoke would've signed "Brady Hoke, J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach."

991GT3

October 16th, 2014 at 11:40 AM ^

position is if he resigns. He will not be terminated.

Resignation is not that far fetched especially if Schlissel places severe restrictions on how DB manages the AD department.

Ryno2317

October 16th, 2014 at 11:57 AM ^

I agree that DB probably only goes if he resigns.  He is not resigning, so I think he probably lasts one more year.  As far as Hoke, he only goes if DB feels he needs to go to save his own job.  I would put the odds of Hoke leaving at the end of the year at 50/50.  DB probably gives the guy one more year if its up to him. 

davidhm

October 16th, 2014 at 12:43 PM ^

Brandon resigns, but it will be out of the politeness of the President. He will be given the choice of "resignation" or "termination". It won't even get to the point of restrictions. At that salary range and the golden parachute he will get, resignation isn't a bad way to go. Why would he want sanctions from the president. Take the buyout and go vacation at your Arizona home this winter....



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worstever

October 16th, 2014 at 11:44 AM ^

DB extorted a ton of money out of the football fanbase and returned much of it to the facilities utilized by the other coaches (field hockey, rowing, swimming, etc...)...why wouldn't they be supportive of him?

BlastDouble

October 16th, 2014 at 11:45 AM ^

that is less than ideal!

My AD (high school) said this morning that there is no way DB will be fired. "Its not the Michigan way", he said he would be forced out or resign.

I don't care how it happens, just as long as he is gone. Kind of a punk move if DB started this petition, "Hey guys, do you like your jobs, then sign this"...

mGrowOld

October 16th, 2014 at 11:46 AM ^

I keep saying do not be shocked if the AD & HC next year look an awful lot like the AD & HC we have this year.  I dont want this to happen but I wouldnt be surprised if it did happen.