Dangerous Power???

#1
B

BruinVol

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 2, 2011
Messages
60,885
Likes
28,913
#1
It seems entirely possible that we have a very influencial booster or group of boosters working independently to find and fire a head football coach.

If that indeed is the case aren't we heading down a very dangerous slope that could very well end badly for our athletic department???!
 
#3
#3
BruinVol said:
It seems entirely possible that we have a very influencial booster or group of boosters working independently to find and fire a head football coach.

If that indeed is the case aren't we heading down a very dangerous slope that could very well end badly for our athletic department???!
Click to expand...

Don't believe so, especially in this case. They understand that we want to get back on top and must compete with the big boys. I would be concerned if one man had supreme power but not a group. I think these guys know what they are doing.
 
#4
#4
VolGee4 said:
Don't believe so, especially in this case. They understand that we want to get back on top and must compete with the big boys. I would be concerned if one man had supreme power but not a group. I think these guys know what they are doing.
Click to expand...

I have reason to believe that this is an individual or very small group behind this ordeal fwiw
 
#5
#5
BruinVol said:
It seems entirely possible that we have a very influencial booster or group of boosters working independently to find and fire a head football coach.

If that indeed is the case aren't we heading down a very dangerous slope that could very well end badly for our athletic department???!
Click to expand...

Dangerous Power???

$$$$ Talks at all Universities especially with the kind of big $$$ coaches are making now. It's always been that way and it will continue to be so.
 
#6
#6
You act as if this is something that hasn't been going on for decades at major division one schools. I hate to break it to you, but this has been common place for a long time.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#8
#8
It's essentially a truism that people who pay for things are going to have (most) control of what's gets bought.

I guess the alternative would be to not have a number of extremely wealthy and generous boosters supporting our program. I can't imagine this alternative would be better.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#9
#9
spikesglaring said:
You act as if this is something that hasn't been going on for decades at major division one schools. I hate to break it to you, but this has been common place for a long time.
Click to expand...
I agree but there is a line that can't be crossed. The boosters independently representing the university is a very dangerous president to set.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#10
#10
BruinVol said:
It seems entirely possible that we have a very influencial booster or group of boosters working independently to find and fire a head football coach.

If that indeed is the case aren't we heading down a very dangerous slope that could very well end badly for our athletic department???!
Click to expand...

Hello - how do you think Bama got Saban?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#11
#11
BruinVol said:
I have reason to believe that this is an individual or very small group behind this ordeal fwiw
Click to expand...

I don't. I believe multiple people are and that is just my opinion. No info. I don't believe any one person can make that decision.
 
#12
#12
spikesglaring said:
You act as if this is something that hasn't been going on for decades at major division one schools. I hate to break it to you, but this has been common place for a long time.
Click to expand...

And, in this case, we need some high-flyers to be creative and aggressive to turn around a football program that is not just stuck in a ditch, but in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. College administrative types just want to wring their hands, hire the same types of guys like we already have, and hope to catch lightning in a bottle.

I applaud and appreciate this group.
 
#13
#13
It is dangerous. Could get a Bobby Lowder situation at work, threatening the accreditation of the university itself.

But on the other hand, we had a bean-counter gain control of UTAD and ended up with the football, basketball, and baseball programs all under NCAA investigation.

A balance is always best. I don't mind the boosters working the back channels finding a new coach. This affords Hart the cover to deny he's talked to any coach about replacing Dooley.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#14
#14
AJeray4TN said:
And this is how every major university works.
Click to expand...

I disagree. The AD along with the boosters make decisions together. When you see the boosters acting alone the AD is in serious trouble it's a huge balancing act for the AD but they must work together. Hopefully they are in this case but the more I follow it the more I am convinced the boosters are working without the ADs blessing
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#15
#15
Don't know if this is true or not, though I agree with the premise. We don't want Tennessee to become Auburn.

See Bobby Lowder.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#16
#16
T.N. Buckingham said:
It is dangerous. Could get a Bobby Lowder situation at work, threatening the accreditation of the university itself.

But on the other hand, we had a bean-counter gain control of UTAD and ended up with the football, basketball, and baseball programs all under NCAA investigation.

A balance is always best. I don't mind the boosters working the back channels finding a new coach. This affords Hart the cover to deny he's talked to any coach about replacing Dooley.
Click to expand...

Beat me to it. Great minds. :good!:
 
#19
#19
Is this all because Hart hasn't been in touch with Gruden personally, because that's how a coaching search works. The AD hires a search committee to contact and negotiate with prospective coaches. Is it possible an individual or individuals are working alone to find a candidate? Maybe. But Hart still has to conduct the interview and sign the contract. If not there is the possibility of Hart being ousted, but that seems pretty unlikely at this point in his tenure.
 
#20
#20
I thought Boosters have always controlled every program...just the way it's always been IMO
 
#22
#22
I'd be worried if they were targeting the reinstatement of Fulmer but from what's been reporter so far, full steam ahead.
 
#23
#23
DD4ME said:
I'd be worried if they were targeting the reinstatement of Fulmer but from what's been reporter so far, full steam ahead.
Click to expand...

The point is should a single booster or a group have the power to do something as you suggest?

Most of the post in this thread seem to think there is nothing wrong with it.
 
#24
#24
BruinVol said:
The point is should a single booster or a group have the power to do something as you suggest?

Most of the post in this thread seem to think there is nothing wrong with it.
Click to expand...

It's not a good way to do anything. Assuming said person or persons are too stubborn to work within a team and take feedback. Big ifs all the way around. A few people with enough money and determination usually get their way. I'll just hope their way makes sense.
 
#25
#25
This is unique situation. Most hiring and firings follow much different protocols. Extreme cases require extreme actions.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top