OT: What else can Hackett do as AD?
I was thinking that everything Jim Hackett has done since taking the job is just unbelievable. He has done just about everything we fans, students, and alumni have wanted and needed. Is there anything else he can do while he is at the healm?
The only thing I could think of was maybe find a way to bring back Michigan Replay, although maybe that might be something that is out of his power.
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I am in favor of never playing them again until they join a conference.
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Screw the twosie, adopt Dr. Hamlet III
Michigan Replay is going to be back. Everything but the actual name and theme song is coming back.
It's going to be airing on Sundays at 10am on WXYZ Detroit aka Channel 7.
Hackett only being in the spotlight when an announcement is to be made is how ADs should be. Glad we're back to having that.
Hopefully one of his projects is getting the B1G scheduling bullshit fixed. Both rivalry games on the road in even-numbered years is exactly that: bullshit.
We can thank Mr. Brandon for that pile of manure he left as far as the scheduling of both rivals on the road goes.
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Remember Big Ten Ticket and that theme song? I used to love that one at 11:30 on Saturday on Channel 7 before games started up.
Stay in the AD position until he retires.
It's a lot more than just common sense or "getting it," though. He not only knew WHAT to do, but HOW to pull it off. A lot of us would have made Harbaugh our number one target as AD... Hackett had the ability to get him. Many of us would have wanted Nike... Hackett negotiated the biggest apparel and merchandising contract in history. Yes, one of his best traits is listening to the voice of the Michigan family, but he's also a shrewd businessman.
is the result. That's how Harbaugh will be judged as well.
but those were fantastic cards. Getting Harbuagh was a coup. That he was available was pure chance. The Nike contract was great. That it was up for renewal, again pure chance.
Hackett could have done just as good a job and had to settle for a very good coach, but not a spectacular hire. Say Jim Mora, Jr. Season tickets sales improve, but not dramatically. Fans wiould wait to see real improvement on the field. If we're still on the old Adidas deal for a few more years, he's left looking for ways to boost revenue and/or cut expenses. That's generally the part of the AD's job that draws the ire of fans.
Lastly, he was replacing a blunderous and reviled AD. There were obvious little things available to earn goodwill. Some were even directed by Schlissel.
I don't want to take away any credit. I'm very happy Hackett is our AD. Still, I think the opinions of his performance would be a lot more tentative if not for some circumstances beyond his control.
Is that what you have been so busy with?
One thing I always wanted is an expanded Maize Rage at Crisler. Other than that, nothing.
I've always felt that the Maize Rage section should be behind one of the hoops. That way the students can actually be a distraction during free throws.
...those are worse seats.
Students would probably prefer that to the nose bleeds and then non-student fans that sit there currently might not be as bitter about being moved. I don't think the students would be upset about gaining those sections as a part of Maize Rage.
I'd love it, but honestly as a current student who attends every game, I don't think the average student cares enough to justify it. The student section hasn't been completely full even once in my three years at UM so far and the current lower bowl section is already constantly about 1/4 to 1/2 full of people who aren't as passionate as you'd expect.
A new era of world peace. A sort of Pax Michigana, if you will.
well played sir. . .
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Emperor Xenu rules all.
Get the band some speakers so that they are heard all around the stadium and have the band play during breaks instead of blaring mainstream music (not all the time... I like singing to songs occasionally, but i'd rather listen to the band during the game).
used to be able to hear the band on TV all the time...Now? not so much...Also Id like the band to attend more road games...seems like we are one of the few schools in the country that rarely goes out of town...
Mega Millions or the Power Ball I will establish an endowment that pays for 1-2 away games for the band every year.
and heard the band just fine at last years App State game.
We just need to get rid of the piped in music and let the MMB do their thing.
Not watch film with the team
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How could have I forgotten that?
I'm sure I'll be screaming that a few dozen times again this coming season, unfortunately.
Hackett could announce Mel, drop the mic, then Schlissel would pick it up and announce the new AD.
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I could have mentioned that, but I really miss Michigan Replay, especially the music and the highlights on Sundays.
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Hackett has done a nice job, but let's not pretend like he's had to grapple with some really tough decisions. Hiring Harbaugh and going with Nike were pretty much no-brainers. I think he's wisely followed public opinion, and after Brandon, that seems like more of an accomplishment than it probably is.
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