James Hackett to be Interim AD

enterprise. Naming a former player who was coached by Bo is a smart move, it touches a lot of local bases in reshaping Athletic Department leadership. I think Schlissel has done a great job in the handling of the initial stages of this repair job. Michigan aoopears to be in good hands as it moves foward from today. And I think this will result in an immediate shot in the arm for the university.

The wheels of change are in full gear how.

I see your cheeseburger and raise you 2 cokes.

Just ... bravo.

Is your name Hackett?

Our last two choices of AD with no AD experience and only business experience haven't gone so well (DB and Goss).

Our last two choices of AD with no AD experience and only business experience haven't gone so well (DB and Goss).

is that he was brought on to help with the permanent AD search.  i would think the asst AD would handle most of the day-to-day duties.

offers a series of comments about Hackett, starting with a review of his family background, because Hackett's dad, Bill, played for Ohio under Woody, but he didn't recruit Jim, who was a linebacker in high school, and Bo decided to give him a scholarship at Michigan.

But Hackett, who never missed a practice during his football days, faced stiff competition at both linebacker and then center, and he wound up being primarily a demo player.

In Bacon's book, Bo mentions Hackett in particular because of an unscheduled meeting they had during his junior year that interrupted a coaches film session. Hackett wanted to see Bo to ask him about his status and starting potential on the team. Bo said the meeting stood out for both men, and describes it in detail to explain how you deal directly with players when they come see you.

"He knew what he was giving us, and perhaps just as important, that day, was that he knew that we knew it, too, Hackett shook my hand and headed up the hill to class. Years later, Jimmy told me he learned a lot from that meeting, that you can have a tremendous impact  as a leader just by taking a little time."

Hackett told Bo that he incorporated that lesson when he started his company, a 14,000-employee business.

offers a series of comments about Hackett, starting with a review of his family background, because Hackett's dad, Bill, played for Ohio under Woody, but he didn't recruit Jim, who was a linebacker in high school, and Bo decided to give him a scholarship at Michigan.

But Hackett, who never missed a practice during his football days, faced stiff competition at both linebacker and then center, and he wound up being primarily a demo player.

In Bacon's book, Bo mentions Hackett in particular because of an unscheduled meeting they had during his junior year that interrupted a coaches film session. Hackett wanted to see Bo to ask him about his status and starting potential on the team. Bo said the meeting stood out for both men, and describes it in detail to explain how you deal directly with players when they come see you.

"He knew what he was giving us, and perhaps just as important, that day, was that he knew that we knew it, too, Hackett shook my hand and headed up the hill to class. Years later, Jimmy told me he learned a lot from that meeting, that you can have a tremendous impact  as a leader just by taking a little time."

Hackett told Bo that he incorporated that lesson when he started his company, a 14,000-employee business.

yep. We've learned nothing if this is any indication.

At least Bill Martin had a background in the USOC.

that's frightening.

He's just a seatwarmer while we wrap up our real search, I doubt he'll do anything other than keep an eye on the department and make sure nothing gets out of hand.

I haven't heard much about Jim since he was Michigan's QB in the 80's.  Are you saying he went into coaching?  /s

Being a public institution, doesn't the AD job have to be posted before it can be filled?  Except for a retirement, it seems unlikely that you wouldn't end up with an interim.  Can't really interview and offer someone else the job until the current person "resigns".

I care that Michigan stops thinking incestuously and hires the best candidate for the job. 

plz be joking