AU64 10,122 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 All I have to say is that's a really strange mix of folks. Wondering where the recommendations came from? Hoping they come up with some good possibilities but guess I'm not much impressed with what I'm seeing right now. https://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Gaines-Lanier-heads-advisory-committee-as-Auburn-Tigers-athletics-director-search-begins-110789678?utm_source=247Sports Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=171120_093810_Auburn Tigers&utm_content=Link&liveconnect=A2-68-2F-D8-79-4A-74-C5-FB-B1-B9-B4-46-88-E9-4C171120_093810AuburnTigers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triangletiger 1,599 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I heard somewhere that Leath has his list of candidates and that this advisory committee was put together for little more than appearances. I really don't care how it gets done as long as a good AD is hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 45 minutes ago, triangletiger said: I heard somewhere that Leath has his list of candidates and that this advisory committee was put together for little more than appearances. I really don't care how it gets done as long as a good AD is hired. Agree....and expect what we have in the committee are "representatives" of the various influential groups involved with AU.....the groups whose support will be important to getting the person approved. Most schools are into diversity these days and the committee is pretty diverse which should be helpful to sell the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustache eagle 1,921 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 This is my third post in 5 minutes related to one another - primarily the capacity of Leath to be a competent university president. I don't know the resumes of the candidates on this advisory committee, but do any of them have qualifications to help advise what Auburn needs in a new AD? The AUC article lists some, but only a couple things jump off the page to me - other than I would assume they all have a love for Auburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I believe we're also using a search firm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, augolf1716 said: I believe we're also using a search firm That was mentioned but guess some folks missed that. I was thinking the committee was selected in hopes of getting feedback from various alumni groups about the candidates. Leath sure isn't going to be personally doing all the background checks and I'm guessing that he won't even be doing the negotiations as far as that's concerned. Basically he is the "decider" ....but otherwise, lots of folks gonna be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, AU64 said: That was mentioned but guess some folks missed that. I was thinking the committee was selected in hopes of getting feedback from various alumni groups about the candidates. Leath sure isn't going to be personally doing all the background checks and I'm guessing that he won't even be doing the negotiations as far as that's concerned. Basically he is the "decider" ....but otherwise, lots of folks gonna be involved. too many imo but hell what do I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just now, augolf1716 said: too many imo but hell what do I know Probably too many.......but it's a public university and a huge number of "stakeholders" out there who MUST be on board with the final choice . By and large AU people seem inclined to complain first and get facts later. So anyone important or any significant group of alums or supporters who are not consulted will be a future problem. In the end, Leath's name will be on the hire but no way he alone can determine all that's needed to be known about the candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,219 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hearing on SECRant some boosters are pushing for Tim “Grima” Jackson. SMDH. Please, someone in the know, tell me this is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, AUwent said: Hearing on SECRant some boosters are pushing for Tim “Grima” Jackson. SMDH. OMG I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 hours ago, AUwent said: Hearing on SECRant some boosters are pushing for Tim “Grima” Jackson. SMDH. Please, someone in the know, tell me this is crap. I think its crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, augolf1716 said: I think its crap probably somebody stirring up trouble....plenty of folks out there willing to cause grief for those who jump on every rumor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 5,943 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 4:41 PM, augolf1716 said: I think its crap it is crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 hours ago, auburnphan said: it is crap yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, augolf1716 said: yep I will note however that this task seems to be taking longer than I would have expected. Sure, AU has some problems at the moment but seems anyone coming here would be ....or should be.... thinking of the long term and not be deterred by immediate issues. Either, someone is doing a great job of keeping this under wraps.......or nothing is happening .....the latter possibility is hard for me to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, AU64 said: I will note however that this task seems to be taking longer than I would have expected. Sure, AU has some problems at the moment but seems anyone coming here would be ....or should be.... thinking of the long term and not be deterred by immediate issues. Either, someone is doing a great job of keeping this under wraps.......or nothing is happening .....the latter possibility is hard for me to understand. Agreed but they are doing a good job of keeping it under wraps. I believe President Leath has the guy he wants just getting ducks in a row. jmo no insider stuff on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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