ADC: Bates intends to stay at BC "for a long time"

I think he was speaking in AD Swahili.  Loose translation: "I'm waiting for them to sweeten the offer."

Not going to Alabama quote.

"There is no value of me commenting on other institutions and their processes" = "Michigan has contacted me about their AD opening, but we haven't agreed to anything."

"I love it here at Boston College, my values align with the institutional mission," = "President Schlissel, I align myself faithfully to institutional missions--like academic balance."

In summary, Bates has been contacted by Michigan. 

And he's at least mildly interested. 

Lots of blades of grass as the Athletic Director?

You'd think it isnt that hard of a job, and yet  the previous AD had to be toppled by a movement resembling a coup d'etat. 

...the most ignorant, uninformed opinion ever put on this blog.  And that's saying something.

Here's a link to the AD position at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a DIII program:

https://www.uwec.edu/Employment/upload/Athletics-Director-PD-3-6-14.pdf

And here it is (don't have to read, but just scan to get a sense):

POSITION DESCRIPTION Director of Intercollegiate Athletics University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Reports to: Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Athletic Director is the visible and visionary leader of the Blugold Athletics program. The Athletic Director serves as the primary face of a program that has a long history of success and leadership in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). UW-Eau Claire is a member of the competitive Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association (WIAC). The Athletic Director provides institutional leadership in collaborating with key stakeholders in the university (students, faculty and staff) and with alumni, the community, corporate partners and donors, to forge an ambitious vision for excellence in athletic and academic performance. Blugold Athletic teams and individuals have won national and conference championships across an array of 22 teams (10 men; 12 women). The UW-Eau Claire Athletics Department serves over 500 Student-Athletes and plays a vital role in student recruitment and retention. The Athletic Director’s leadership and engagement will be essential in developing and implementing a strategic direction and vision for the future to ensure continued success on the field of play, in the classroom and within the community. Athletics Administration: 1. Administer and supervise the athletics program consistent with the university mission and appropriate WIAC conference and NCAA and other national organization rules. 2. Develop and recommend the schedules for the athletic program for review by the Athletic Committee and for approval by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. 3. Collaboratively develop and recommend the short and long range strategic plans for the athletics program. 4. Develop and assess student athlete learning outcomes and assess program effectiveness. 5. Oversee the coordination of the employment of officials for athletic events. 6. Oversee recruitment and eligibility determination of athletes for all sports. 7. Oversee team travel requests and planning. 8. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with student-athletes, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), the athletics department, the Student Affairs Division, the university administration, faculty and staff as well as the Blugold Club. 9. Oversee compliance with NCAA Division III and conference rules. 10. Promote a competitive athletic atmosphere consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy. 11. Work closely with the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Director of Recreation and Sport Facilities on issues related to joint appointments, programs and facilities. 12. Represent the athletics program at: a. University Recreation meetings b. Student Affairs Division meetings and functions c. University committees as appropriate d. State and national athletic organizations e. Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Senate f. Activities outside the department as requested by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Student Success: 1. Encourage and recognize student success in the classroom. 2. Actively pursue strategies to enhance student graduation rates. 3. Work with staff in Athletics to promote community service and service learning activities. 4. Provide leadership in creating a climate supportive of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity. 5. Ensure student athlete welfare is a high priority. Personnel: 1. Actively recruit and recommend personnel to be employed in the athletics program with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity. 2. Assign duties and responsibilities to personnel in the athletics program. 3. Supervise, evaluate and mentor athletics program personnel. 4. Determine and administer employee work assignments such as coaching and non-instructional duties. 5. Maintain a healthy and positive employee climate and culture. 6. Provide leadership in the professional development of staff. 7. Delegate selected administrative duties to appropriate staff members. Resource Planning and Management: 1. Develop and recommend the budget in collaboration with the athletics program Budget Coordinator for review by the Athletic Committee. 2. Consult with university and system offices in preparing maintenance schedules, remodeling, other facilities changes through capital planning. 3. Provide vision, planning, and administrative oversight for renovation and any new future facility construction while working with other departments as appropriate. 4. Liaison with the city of Eau Claire regarding shared facilities. Fund Raising/Public Relations: 1. Plan and oversee all fundraising and development activities for athletics, including charitable gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations. Coordinate all fundraising activities with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation. 2. Provide leadership and staff support for capital campaign initiatives (private and corporate) related to athletics. 3. Conduct fundraising and development activities within NCAA rules and guidelines. 4. Develop and lead the department in carrying out an effective program for promoting and marketing athletics programs within the university and the region. Establish and work with the booster clubs, student, faculty, and alumni support groups. Represent the university and the unit with the media and at civic and public school programs. 5. Adhere to Foundation and university policies and procedures related to gift acceptance and receipting, gift solicitation, prospect management, and stewardship. General Assignments: 1. Provide leadership in affirmative action initiatives for faculty, staff and students, as well as in Title IX compliance. 2. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.