September 29th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
i wouldn't stand behind brady hoke right now.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:06 PM ^
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September 29th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
Brandon is a bad weasel.
Not a good weasel like a wolverine.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
"Maybe no one will notice me"
September 29th, 2014 at 5:02 PM ^
I never get sick of seeing that smug "I hope they open the door soon because I just farted" look on this jackass.
September 29th, 2014 at 6:00 PM ^
Really? I get sick of seeing his face all the time.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:16 PM ^
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/brad-bates-and-warde-manuel-have-been-appro…
Holy crap, this might even be legit.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
Maybe he's been informed by his superiors to stay out of the spotlight? It's possible, and if it were the case, could indicate he's gone. Lets hold onto that...
September 29th, 2014 at 4:57 PM ^
The theory I'm subscribing to right now is that Brandon fancies himself very politically savvy, and is front and center when he thinks it's expedient for him to do so, and stays as far from the limelight as he can when that's expedient instead.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:10 PM ^
I thought of that too, but my hypothesis makes me fell better. I'm gonna stick with that.
September 29th, 2014 at 6:03 PM ^
I don't blame you one bit.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:16 PM ^
DB reminds me of Jerry Jones, who is also an asshole capable of doing great damage to the team that he supposedly loves.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:49 PM ^
I was thinking Matt Millen.
September 29th, 2014 at 11:06 PM ^
Congratulations on your 10,000th and 10,001st MGoPoints.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:53 PM ^
Read title.
Opened thread,
Assumed the OP had a gif of Brandon cradled in Stephen Ross' arms.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
Well if he was there somebody might have asked him a question. Brandon has to be loving all the negative focus being on Hoke right now. It masks the other issues and possibly could be setting up Hoke as the fall guy for the attendance issue. I can see it now.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
He has to at this point. He is hoping that some how Hoke's and his own fates are not tied together. He might figure that if he can distance himself fire Hoke and then hire a homerun it might save his job.
I think he is wrong but I also thought Hoke was a good hire...so
September 29th, 2014 at 4:53 PM ^
On the bow of a boat?
September 29th, 2014 at 4:55 PM ^
IMO, DB would only distance himself from Hoke if Hoke were the sacrificial lamb. That means DB is sticking around to choose the next coach. Good times, man. Good times. Ugh.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:54 PM ^
IMO, DB would only distance himself from Hoke if Hoke were the sacrificial lamb. That means DB is sticking around to choose the next coach. Good times, man. Good times. Ugh.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^
Yeah, sacrificing Hoke to keep the wolves at bay is Brandon's obvious move. But can he follow that up with a big-time hire? I doubt it, but I am pretty confident we will see him try.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:15 PM ^
then why hasn't he fired Hoke yet?
September 29th, 2014 at 4:56 PM ^
What an asshole. Seriously. If that's true, what an unaccountable, cowardly dick. Our coaches certainly aren't helping, but I'm convinced that this program's problems are rooted squarely in our AD's office.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^
I don't know why anyone would expect him to be there. What is he going to say that would help/clarify the situation?
September 29th, 2014 at 5:01 PM ^
"Hey, guys, I'll make sure that report Brady was talking about is circulated today."
September 29th, 2014 at 5:14 PM ^
That's it? So you're pissed that Brandon didn't come to the presser to confirm that the statement Hoke just said will be released will actually be released? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of value in that.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:28 PM ^
Looks like he fount it!
September 29th, 2014 at 5:14 PM ^
lack of leadership and accountability, two things Dave Brandon was hired for as Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:25 PM ^
Accountability for what? David Brandon had nothing to do with what happened Saturday and had a lot less information than Hoke did about the sequence of events. Putting him out there makes no sense practically or from a PR standpoint.
Anyways, no sense in arguing about it because based on what's posted above, it looks like he (mercifully) will not be around much longer.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:27 PM ^
stand behind their employees in times of crisis. Its as simple as that. Thats why its called leadership.
September 29th, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^
Brandon is in the film room waiting for Hoke to get there.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:00 PM ^
It's time for a Josh Groban song.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:01 PM ^
I actually feel a bit bad for Hoke on this one. As much as I want him fired immediately his boss, the guy who hand-picked him to lead the program and has not publically indicated any change from his initial assessment, has deserted him and left him to face this shit-storn alone and that's just not right.
Hoke may be a complete idiot but he's YOUR complete idiot Dave and the humane thing to do right now is stand by him and not leave him to twist in the wind alone. As the saying goes "adversity doesnt mold character, it reveals it."
September 29th, 2014 at 5:15 PM ^
is what I've been thinking.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:21 PM ^
Did you even stop to consider that maybe DB has already been informally relieved of his duties as AD? You always get so worked up with riteous indignation, and seem to miss the blatantly obvious explanation...
Borges.
September 29th, 2014 at 9:02 PM ^
I think I'm starting to miss Al Timmmmaay. Good times.
September 30th, 2014 at 10:47 AM ^
Fire everyone. We never should have fired Rodriguez, but should've given him the money needed to secure Casteel. Oh well...
September 29th, 2014 at 5:03 PM ^
September 29th, 2014 at 5:05 PM ^
This is 10x bigger than Stretchgate.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:05 PM ^
He first sends out a lawyered up press statement taking no responsibility for anything while concocting some explanation for what happened. Then, he hides under a rock until the shitstorm of negative publicity in the media subsides. Then, he emerges and acts like nothing bad has happened. Early in his tenure, I think he was better about standing up and addressing things. But now, he's gotten paranoid because he knows almost everyone but his wife, kids, and dog hate him.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:08 PM ^
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September 29th, 2014 at 5:05 PM ^
I happen to agree with Turd, where is this guy when you need him. Oh, he comes out when there is good news and disappears when there is bad news. Is he the leader of the AD? I dont care where he is, he has to represent and his no where to be be found. No more self righteous talks, we need a leader.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:06 PM ^
September 29th, 2014 at 5:11 PM ^
I have never heard this before...but I have to say thank you for bringing a smile to my face during an otherwise gloomy season.
September 29th, 2014 at 5:07 PM ^
It really surprised me to see that Brady hadn't talked to DB in a few days. I work in athletics, and my boss (the AD) talks to his coaches daily, especially those struggling. I mean this is the time when you should be communicating...unless he already gave up on you, which could be true. This just feels like another screw up from DB.
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