Michigan Hires Advisory Committee for AD Search
Says it all in the title. Hackett will not be considered.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:40 AM ^
Whaaaa????
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December 2nd, 2015 at 8:40 AM ^
It has begun.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:47 AM ^
Someone better at such things should post the Shang Tsung gif now.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:42 AM ^
Seems like a reasonable group of people to be on a committee like that, but what do I know. A little disappointing that Hackett has taken himself out of the running, but he warned us that this was going to happen many, many times.
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
Hackett was extremely successful in business before takinig the interim job. He doesn't have to work if he doesn't want to. I am not surprised he took on the job of AD, but definitely impressed, becuase it is a lot of work he really didn't have to do if he didn't want to.
He has left the football program and the Athletic Department in a good place. I would go so far to say that it took him a year to repair at least 95% of the damage created by David Brandon in his five years of narcissistic incompetence.
And now, with football "back" and both coaches' contracts taken care of, he will go about finding his replacement in a competent and professional manner. There is nothing to be sad about here.
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:54 AM ^
Sorry, I have filtered through a lot before asking this, but can somebody catch me up as to why Hackett is stepping down. Through a couple of posts, people have referenced retirement. Is it voluntary and Hackett is choosing to be done? I ask because it seems obvious, but why wouldn't he just stay and get the interim tag removed?
December 2nd, 2015 at 1:03 PM ^
I have a friend who works with the AD who said basically Hackett doesn't want to move from the west side of the state to live in A2 full time (which is what a full time AD would have to do). The AD job would have been his if he'd wanted it, but he does not.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:43 AM ^
I feel like it's already decided, but good for the University to at least have some people talk it over and make sure that Manuel is the right choice.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:43 AM ^
The email sent by this AD is a little different from the email I got from the last AD. Damn...I really wanted to go back to bed.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:44 AM ^
Queue monkey rodeo?
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:52 AM ^
Whiplash is the best
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December 2nd, 2015 at 11:59 AM ^
I miss the Monkey Rodeo. I'd love to see it during the Crisler halftime show sometime!
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
Wait wait wait. Jeff Long? Automatic playoff bid anyone?
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:34 AM ^
Hey at least we would know that we'd always have a seat at the playoff table
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December 2nd, 2015 at 8:49 AM ^
I would feel better if the advisory board consisted of just Hackett. He seems to know how to make a hire
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:50 AM ^
Honestly, I'd be fine with Hackett interviewing candidates and making the decision himself. I'm sure whoever Hackett thinks is the best fit would do an excellent job.
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^
And I would love it if he did the interviewing dressed like this, cause he is the MAN!
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
he has achieved great things for Michigan in a short amount of time. I carry a special respect for the man. Go Blue
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:52 AM ^
I guess it's just me, but I really don't think the new AD will approve of the Jumpman football uni's, most of the alumni/fan base I've talked to doesn't approve either.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:57 AM ^
something that they've never seen? I'm not being snippy, just wondering. is there a prototype I'm missing? why don't we wait to see what this jumpman thing is before we hate it.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:59 AM ^
BUT ITS A BASKETBALL PLAYER ON A FOOTBALL JERSEY ?!?!?!?!? /s
December 2nd, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
Tilt the basketball player to the left 15 degrees and elongate the ball he's catching and it's Woodson's interception. Problem solved!
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:09 AM ^
FWIW, I have yet to speak to a current student who thinks its a bad idea. I'm confident they exist, maybe even in large numbers. But not among the people I know.
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
I just imagined you on my lawn. GET OFF IT
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December 2nd, 2015 at 10:29 AM ^
Everyone on campus is very excited for Jumpman so it's weird hearing that from amir. He probably just wants kids off his lawn.
Also, people on this site revere Charles Woodson, and to a smaller extent Derek Jeter; both were sponsored by Jordan for sports that were not basketball...
December 2nd, 2015 at 10:34 AM ^
It's my avatar too, so the new AD better like it b/c changing my avy on this website is a hassle.
December 2nd, 2015 at 8:57 AM ^
lo siento mucho
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:02 AM ^
Wait, you guess it's just you, but most of the fans you've talked to agree? Which one is it??
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:03 AM ^
My guess is that he guessed, then I guess he second-guessed his guess.
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:05 AM ^
Are they educated guesses?
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December 2nd, 2015 at 10:13 AM ^
I guess so
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December 2nd, 2015 at 9:04 AM ^
So long as the uniforms keep their traditional look with the colors being correct and all, then I don't really care whether they have a swoosh or a Jordan symbol on them.
I'm sure the players think it's pretty neat.
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:06 AM ^
Do you stand or sit at games?
I stand AND I allow the neighbor's dog to shit on my lawn - free fertilizer.
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December 2nd, 2015 at 9:26 AM ^
Yea I'm sure the new AD will come waltzing in and shit on the $150m + deal because s/he doesn't like the uniforms.
But yes, it's just you and the two friends you spoke to about this.
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December 2nd, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^
And you must not talk to anyone in the fan base because nearly everyone is on board.
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:36 AM ^
So is that going to be actual "jumpman" logos on the jerseys along with "jumpman" cleats gloves ect? I was just thinking about this.... Love Nike put a Jordan line for football seems....odd
December 2nd, 2015 at 10:31 AM ^
The basketball with a football? Or edit out the basketball? There's a lot of jumping in football. I don't get how this is confusing people. They'll make it look cool. They pay people to do that.
December 2nd, 2015 at 10:15 AM ^
Consult Wolverine Devotee re uniformz... he is the resident expert
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December 2nd, 2015 at 10:24 AM ^
That's the best part---it's unique. Nobody else will have it. But come to Michigan, recruits, and you will.
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:23 AM ^
No logo on the jersey, only on the shoes, gloves, pants...
December 2nd, 2015 at 9:43 AM ^
Yes the new AD will turn down $150M over the difference between a check mark and a stick figure. Sounds right.
The players/recruits love it, which absolutely the only thing that matters.
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December 2nd, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
It's nice that you have an opinion. It's too bad it's a bad one.
December 2nd, 2015 at 10:19 AM ^
I know I have a bunch of money sitting in my pocket waiting for the Jumpman Michigan gear to come out.
There is no way that a new AD comes in and tells Jordan and Harbaugh no.
Basically, if the new AD does anything to reverse anything that Hackett did, he/she will be setting themselves up for failure.
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December 2nd, 2015 at 10:57 AM ^
To each his own. I'm ready to drop serious cash on jumpman gear.
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December 2nd, 2015 at 8:55 AM ^
Swim lanes?? Searchbits??