Comments on: Possible AD candidates start to trickle out

By: IUBBALL81

IUBBALL81 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:22:31 +0000

This job has only one candidate.

His name is HARRY GONSO.

For the youngsters in the Hoosier Nation, he would be #16 in the program!

Take a look back at Harry in action!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_og02XTyIV0
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By: IUBBALL81

IUBBALL81 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:22:31 +0000

By: 04031011

04031011 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:46:32 +0000

optimist-I think Gonso has been some of the previous problems when he was on the search commitee and board. I think we need a professional AD. We have had amateurs before and look where it got us.

By: tberry

tberry — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:30:05 +0000

Maybe “very” was overly descriptive of what I am trying to convey but is certainly open to interpretation by many. I simply want to make the point that simply being “successful” may not adequately reflect the quality that IU needs to look for. Greenspan was probably successful to a degree but Jurich at UL can certainly be portrayed as considerably more successful. I believe that had we hired Jurich when we had the chance he would have had a functioning system in place and probably would not have hired Sampson in the first place.

By: tberry

tberry — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:21:04 +0000

Then I think we agree. Neither a successful coach nor a successful CEO is what is needed. Again we need the a person who has been an experienced successful AD.

My opinion of Greenspan is that if he had wanted to, he had the skills necessary to set up a effective monitoring system but for what ever reason did not think it was necessary and therefore he did not put effort into it. That lack of judgement was probably evident in his past performance but he was cheaper than Jurich and therefore IU took the low bid option again. IU needs to stop settling and then making excuses and making "Golden Parachute" deals.

IU needs to put forth a package that will buy IU the best. Look at UL and I'm sure you will see it cost them up front to hire Jurich but it has reaped tremendous positive interest on that investment.

By: ALH_00

ALH_00 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:27:45 +0000

I like your post, I would just question the “very successful” designation as it relates to Ron Zook. He's a great recruiter, so his teams will always be decent. But, if he was “very successful” at Florida, with the best talent in CFB, he wouldn't have been fired.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:37:48 +0000

100% agree.

I am trying to impress that this job in DIV I is serious and if done right is worthy of a well paid small cap CEO.

It is no longer effective to hire a figurehead guy like Frank Broyles or Darrel Royal . The job is not so easy that a coach can be elevated to AD as if tcoaching a team gives him all that he needs to know. Greenspan an experienced AD for example appears to have no experience with “monitoring and control systems” and auditing………………………………………….and so here we are.

By: tberry

tberry — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:21:13 +0000

You are correct in that the list needs to be expanded and yes there are necessary abilities that are needed. HOWEVER, the necessary abilities need to be of an exemplary level and they need to be honed by successful experience. The only way to determine if and AD applicant has it all, is to see if he has exhibited it consistently in the past. That is consistent, successful experience doing what you need over time.

If he has it, go for him. If he shows he has ability but not the experience or track record then he is questionable. He may be wonderful someday but don’t be surprised if you don’t get the same old low bid, mediocre hires that have cost IU time, money and reputation. Let’s not do the same old things and then expect a different result time after time. It is time to do it right and get someone who has shown and proven that he or she has all the abilities needed and knows how to use them successfully.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:08:47 +0000

Sounds like you would add to the list:

8. Record of results( implied by but not stated in my list )
9. Charisma, personality, team player, likeable etc

I think your analogy however misses the point. I am saying that these skills/experience are “fundamental building blocks” for success at the job just like 1. running, 2. jumping, 3. reaction time, 4. height, 5. strength ………etc are for playing basketball well. Just like Hakeem Olajuwon had the physical buildign blocks to learn to play. …………in other words without the ability to do these things well it makes no difference if the guy has athletic dept experience.

By: junkman

junkman — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:22:38 +0000

Jack Harbaugh would also be a name to keep an eye on… His son-in-law is the head basketball coach, his son could be brought in to coach the football program and his experience as an AD would serve the university better than a cheaper alternative like Dolson or Reynolds…

I like Dolson and Reynolds in their current capacity and think they are doing a great job for the University, but we need someone with experience who isn't afraid to make a tough decision and will make a lasting impact during this rebuilding era…

Jack Harbaugh can create one of the most unique programs in the nation by bringing in his son Jim to coach the football program and he will not want to make any changes in the basketball department either…this will allow him to concentrate on the facilities issues, maintaining alumni relationship$ and restoring the integrity to a University who is in its darkest hour…

Louisville's AD is a nice option, but realistically, I think he is not going to leave Louisville without a $ignificant offer…and he may want to wait until the NCAA rulings come out before he even considers any offer…