Chain of Command in AD

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Does anyone know the exact chain of command in our Athletic Department??

Currie was fired by Davenport?
Is she next above him? What is her title and who's above her and so on?

Then are the boosters above them all? And is Haslrn the biggest booster? If so does that means he bosses around everyone??

Any insight into these crazy politics would be great.... thanks!
 
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I suggest listening to Doug Mathews podcast from last week. Lots of insight on this whole topic. You can get them for free up App Store or off his website
 
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Thats what i wanna know... currie was haslams guy.... so does that mean haslam is not valling the shots now? Find it odd, that he would let his guy get fired without a fight, that would make jim look bad.. so im lost.. is haslam out?
 
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aredfox28 said:
Thats what i wanna know... currie was haslams guy.... so does that mean haslam is not valling the shots now? Find it odd, that he would let his guy get fired without a fight, that would make jim look bad.. so im lost.. is haslam out?
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Haslam isn't "out" of anything. He has no official position in the AD. He's a registered booster and I'm so he has a seat on the Athletic Board but he has no job title within the UTAD.
 
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tabrams said:
Does anyone know the exact chain of command in our Athletic Department??

Currie was fired by Davenport?
Is she next above him? What is her title and who's above her and so on?

Then are the boosters above them all? And is Haslrn the biggest booster? If so does that means he bosses around everyone??

Any insight into this twisted politics would be great.... thanks!
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Currie was the AD and Vice Chancellors in charge of Athletics. He reported to Davenport the Chancellor of UTK. She reports to DiPietro who is the President of the UT system. DiPietro reports to the board which is ultimately headed by the governor.
 
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tabrams said:
Does anyone know the exact chain of command in our Athletic Department??

Currie was fired by Davenport?
Is she next above him? What is her title and who's above her and so on?

Then are the boosters above them all? And is Haslrn the biggest booster? If so does that means he bosses around everyone??

Any insight into these crazy politics would be great.... thanks!
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It's President chancellor and then ad ad answers to President and chancellor
 
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sonofUT62 said:
Haslam isn't "out" of anything. He has no official position in the AD. He's a registered booster and I'm so he has a seat on the Athletic Board but he has no job title within the UTAD.
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Yeah, but doesnt he call all the shots? Picks the AD.. and football coaches?
 
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Jimmy trades dollars for influence... lots of dollars.

But maybe, the board will look elsewhere for a sugar daddy.
 
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phil said:
I suggest listening to Doug Mathews podcast from last week. Lots of insight on this whole topic. You can get them for free up App Store or off his website
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Doug Matthews what a joke gtfo if you want the truth about vols athletics download wkgn in apps store it's not state run radio they tell it like it is
 
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Didn't I hear Currie was suspended with pay?


Maybe that's what they're going with until the numbers are worked out. Or a fired with "cause" scenario.
 
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aredfox28 said:
Thats what i wanna know... currie was haslams guy.... so does that mean haslam is not valling the shots now? Find it odd, that he would let his guy get fired without a fight, that would make jim look bad.. so im lost.. is haslam out?
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At the very moment, o'l Jim is thinking about court, probably not much else:)
 
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aredfox28 said:
Thats what i wanna know... currie was haslams guy.... so does that mean haslam is not valling the shots now? Find it odd, that he would let his guy get fired without a fight, that would make jim look bad.. so im lost.. is haslam out?
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Orange_Vol1321 said:
Didn't I hear Currie was suspended with pay?


Maybe that's what they're going with until the numbers are worked out. Or a fired with "cause" scenario.
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Currie will be fired with cause, count on it:popcorn:
 
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Birddog3314 said:
Doug Matthews what a joke gtfo if you want the truth about vols athletics download wkgn in apps store it's not state run radio they tell it like it is
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Doug Mathews (ONE "t") knows m about the situation & football in general than you. :eek:lol:
 
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Sitting Governor appoints Board Of Trustees
BOT's hire University President
President hires Chancellor
Chancellor hires Vice Chancellor / AD dierector

This is the current structure. We all know who the Governor is. I believe (but not positive their is also a Haslam on the BOT's) The president D something, hasn't been seen since his appointment years ago. He is the mystical president. The Chancellor, well we all know about Cheek, now it's Davenport. The AD, we all know about Hart, Currie, and now Fulmer. The current structure has been a disaster since day 1. Someone else mentioned Doug Matherws on 104.5 the zone. He references this often and is very knowledgeable on how it differs from the way it used to be, and how the new structure has negatively impacted UT, especially the athletic department. In many people's opinion (if not most), the biggest problem with UT athletics, especially the FB situation, is the Haslam family, Jimmy Haslam in particular. Too much control. I hope today was the first step, in remedying that long standing problem. Time will tell.
 
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sonofUT62 said:
Currie was the AD and Vice Chancellors in charge of Athletics. He reported to Davenport the Chancellor of UTK. She reports to DiPietro who is the President of the UT system. DiPietro reports to the board which is ultimately headed by the governor.
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Money =power. Boosters are not officially in charge but unofficially they run the show
 
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