Don't really like to share stuff from TOS but I think this says a lot about what some of the insiders have said:
On the original agenda, there was to be a performance and retention plan for executive officers, but that was deferred and not in this meeting. I was told they were not ready to discuss it, but no one could tell me why.
They did approved the UTFI amendment. So what does that mean. In talking to people today it only affects fundraising and it means they will continue to do it under the current structure that was approved a year and a half ago. What it means is that athletic fundraising goes under the UTFI meaning the director of athletic development (now Chris Fuller) reports to head of the UTFI who works for the University side and not the athletic side. But that doesn't means the University side determines what is spent on athletics or what it's spent for. Athletics director Dave Hart dictates how money raised for athletics is used. We know his plan is to invest in the student athletes and not as much for the fans.
Now as for all the other chatter regarding Cheek, the academics view of athletics, etc. It was not discussed today in the big board meeting but in talking to some who were in committee meetings earlier today. It was discussed and I had a couple of members tell me that Cheek is gaining a much better understanding of athletics (remember he's never been involved in athletics before) and these representatives believe that some compromises will be made to allow everyone to reach their goals. As one person told me, Chancellor Cheek has a much better understanding of athletics and it's importance to the University than he had a year ago.
For Cheek and the University the goal is to be a top-25 research institution and for athletics it's to make sure they are on a level playing field in the SEC.
- HUBBS
Since I've read almost every post in the Gruden Threads this lines up with what some of the others are saying in regards to the Big Players in getting Gruden to UT. It seems like they explained to Cheek it was time to get on board or move out. Since the vote on retention was delayed, I take it as they are giving them a chance to come around.
I take all of this as good news in regards to Gruden! :good!: