Jacobs 1 of Under Armour's ADs of the year (Updated)

[GwillMac6 20,607]

L O L. you cannot make this stuff up.

http://www.nacda.com/sports/nacda/spec-rel/030217aaa.html?platform=hootsuite

[vatz22au 142]

[oracle79 3,569]

I'm missing the joke.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

I'm not surprised.  He does all of the stuff that most people here don't care about REALLY well. He's solid when it comes to money, graduation rates, community service, game day experience, etc. He's just lacking when it comes to his relationship with the board and the big money, and he kind of sucks at contracts.

You also have to keep in mind that the organizations that give these awards don't usually have a view of the inside.  I worked for a company where my CFO was given CFO of the Year by the local business journal.  The sad thing was, he was an awful CFO.  He was completely short sighted and anyone with half a clue and who had access to the inner workings could see that he was digging a hole that they would have to find a way out of 5 years down the road. We were both gone from the company a few months later and now, years later, a bunch of friends who worked there are scrambling as his ineptitude has caused them to have to slash entire divisions.

[AFTiger 282]

Congratulations to Jay Jacobs

[ellitor 33,062]

From this point forward insert your best gif reactions to this news. Here's 2 from me.

[GwillMac6 20,607]

Just now, ellitor said:

From this point forward insert your best gif reactions to this news. Here's 2 from me.

ANY DBry gif gets a instant upvote from me!

[imaolgatiger 523]

[AU64 10,122]

Well guess that's going to make it hard for the JJ haters to get him fired now...would look kind of foolish though that has never stopped some of  them.

[jared52 4,354]

One of four FBS:

http://www.nacda.com/sports/nacda/spec-rel/030217aaa.html?platform=hootsuite

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2016-17 Under Armour Athletics Directors of the Year Announced March 2, 2017 CLEVELAND -- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 28 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY) today. The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions and Junior College/Community Colleges). Winners will be recognized during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 13 at NACDA's 52nd Annual Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida. NACDA Executive Director Bob Vecchione explains the Under Armour ADOY Award is essential because it highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities. "Once again, we are proud to honor the 28 directors of athletics, from all levels of NACDA’s membership, as the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year Class of 2016-17,” said Vecchione. “This award was created by the leadership of NACDA in 1998 to honor those athletics directors who have done an outstanding job in the eyes of their peers. In the 19-year history of the program, we have honored in excess of 425 of the top athletics directors in the industry.”  Winners of the 2016-17 Under Armour AD of the Year Awards are:    Winner Institution   Football Bowl Subdivision Sandy Barbour Penn State University Boo Corrigan Army West Point Jay Jacobs Auburn University Blake James University of Miami   Football Championship Subdivision Jeff Bourne James Madison University Brian Faison University of North Dakota Lee Reed Georgetown University Vaughn Williams Kennesaw State University   Division I-AAA Patrick Elliott Binghamton University Jeff Konya Oakland University Ed McLaughlin VCU Patrick Nero George Washington University   Division II Earl Edwards UC San Diego Ivan Marquez Concordia College (NY) Pennie Parker Rollins College Lisa Sweany Armstrong State University   Division III Bridget Belgiovine Wellesley College Sue Lauder Fitchburg State University John Neese Hardin-Simmons University Don Tencher Rhode Island College   NAIA Arabie Conner Ottawa University Willis Pooler Lindsey Wilson College Bill Popp Reinhardt University Drew Watson Southeastern University   Junior/Community Colleges Dudley "Skip" Bailey Monroe Community College Rob Chaney Tallahassee Community College Albert Gasparian Golden West College Troy Tucker Northampton Community College   Under Armour is now in its ninth year of sponsoring the award and over 200 different ADs have been honored with the award during that time. “The Athletics Director of the Year Award honors those men and women who are visionary leaders in college athletics,” said Nick Carparelli, Under Armour senior director of college sports. “Under Armour is proud to partner with NACDA to facilitate this recognition for the top athletics directors across all divisions.” All NACDA-member directors of athletics in the United States, Canada and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Among the criteria were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments. Additionally, each AD's institution must have passed a compliance check through its appropriate governing body (i.e., NCAA, NAIA, etc.), in which the institution could not have been on probation or cited for a lack of institutional control during the tenure of the current athletics director. Nominators were NACDA-member directors of athletics, institutional presidents and conference commissioners, as well as other respected intercollegiate athletics administrators. Special Divisional Selection Committees composed of current and former directors of athletics, current and former commissioners and other key athletics administrators voted on nominees for the award. A complete listing of Selection Committee members can be found on NACDA's Web site at www.nacda.com. About Under Armour (NYSE: UA): Under Armour is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.underarmour.com. About NACDA: NACDA, now in its 52nd year, is the professional and educational Association for more than 15,700 college athletics administrators at more than 1,700 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. More than 6,500 athletics administrators annually attend NACDA & Affiliates Convention Week. Additionally, NACDA manages 17 professional associations and three foundations. For more information on NACDA, visit www.nacda.com.

 

[ellitor 33,062]

1 minute ago, jared52 said:

One of four FBS:

http://www.nacda.com/sports/nacda/spec-rel/030217aaa.html?platform=hootsuite

 

Yup. Someone on twitter caught it. It should read Jacobs named one of Under Armour's ADs of the year.

[1auburn1 1,110]

"...honor those athletics directors who have done an outstanding job in the eyes of their peers..."

Wouldn't you want JJ to keep his job if you were one of his peers?

[ToomersStreet 795]

1 hour ago, lionheartkc said:

I'm not surprised.  He does all of the stuff that most people here don't care about REALLY well. He's solid when it comes to money, graduation rates, community service, game day experience, etc. He's just lacking when it comes to his relationship with the board and the big money, and he kind of sucks at contracts.

 

lionheartkc you had a typo in there.  please correct to "he sucks at contracts!"

[lionheartkc 6,150]

3 minutes ago, ToomersStreet said:

lionheartkc you had a typo in there.  please correct to "he sucks at contracts!"

I hear you... I just can't be definitive since I haven't seen all of the contracts he's been involved in. Maybe he got some of them right.

[drsteve87 91]

Rob Chaney at Tallahassee Community College is an Auburn man. Saw him Saturday headed to a ball game at TCC wearing his Auburn gear

War Eagle Rob!

[auburnphan 6,050]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes......

[lutzcammed 469]

Does he get a contract extension  to the year 2060???

[caleb1633 1,418]

1 hour ago, ToomersStreet said:

lionheartkc you had a typo in there.  please correct to "he sucks at contracts!"

I'm sure this is in reference to the buyouts he incorporates into his contracts. Almost every major program does that. Jimbo Fisher's buyout is $20 million for instance.

[ToomersStreet 795]

2 minutes ago, caleb1633 said:

I'm sure this is in reference to the buyouts he incorporates into his contracts. Almost every major program does that. Jimbo Fisher's buyout is $20 million for instance.

Jimbo Fishers worst four years at FSU vs Malzahns four years at Auburn

Jimbo: 10-4, 9-4, 10-3, 10-3

Gus: 12-2, 8-5, 7-6, 8-5

Also, Jimbob has only lost two bowl games in as FSU's HC while Gus has only won one......

Just sayin, someone earned their buyout.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

8 minutes ago, caleb1633 said:

I'm sure this is in reference to the buyouts he incorporates into his contracts. Almost every major program does that. Jimbo Fisher's buyout is $20 million for instance.

Partially... also related to ill timed extensions and probably a couple of other notable gaffs that I can't think of right now.

Oh... and Fisher has proven himself... we give pretty hefty buy-outs to first year coaches.

[ToomersStreet 795]

Just now, lionheartkc said:

Partially... also related to ill timed extensions and probably a couple of other notable gaffs that I can't think of right now.

Oh... and Fisher has proven himself... we give pretty hefty buy-outs to first year coaches.

PREACH!

[Strychnine 1,802]

11 minutes ago, lionheartkc said:

Partially... also related to ill timed extensions and probably a couple of other notable gaffs that I can't think of right now.

Oh... and Fisher has proven himself... we give pretty hefty buy-outs to first year coaches.

 

In Jacobs' defense, football has also had an unprecedented level of success with his two coaching hires.  Two BCS National Championship Game appearances, one BCS National Championship.  Heading into 2015, most people thought a defensive coordinator was all that was needed and then back to Playoff contention.  Since 2009, Auburn has been the biggest rollercoaster of highest pinnacle and deep gorge.  That has to wreak havoc on contract negotiations.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Jacobs AD of the year?

[doc4aday 1,887]

JJ does some really good things for Auburn's athletic program. We all get aggravated with things that he does time to time. I would guess that this is not made up and is factual information. I hope that going into the 2017-2018 season. I hope he makes us proud.

[oracle79 3,569]

55 minutes ago, Strychnine said:

 

In Jacobs' defense, football has also had an unprecedented level of success with his two coaching hires.  Two BCS National Championship Game appearances, one BCS National Championship.  Heading into 2015, most people thought a defensive coordinator was all that was needed and then back to Playoff contention.  Since 2009, Auburn has been the biggest rollercoaster of highest pinnacle and deep gorge.  That has to wreak havoc on contract negotiations.

As long as people keep defending JJ, I feel I need to point out the obvious.  Since he has been AD, the cumulative rank of men's football, basketball, and baseball is DEAD LAST in the SEC.  But yeah, we're great at some of the tiddly wink sports and we did get that BCS championship.  But Cam Newton had a lot more to do with that than JJ hiring Chizik did.