We Have A Football GM, Right?

[king_kong_]

If not, has a reason been given?

More and more programs are bringing in serious roster building talent & football expertise at this new position.

 

[oldjar07]

Yes, his name is Matt Davison.

 

[WHCSC]

https://huskers.com/staff/sean-padden

 

[TFrazier]

Sean Padden

Sean Padden

huskers.com

Dr. Susan Elza

Dr. Susan Elza

huskers.com

 

[HUSKERBILL]

If not, has a reason been given?

More and more programs are bringing in serious roster building talent & football expertise at this new position.

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Yes we have one. And he is more qualified to be GM than who Notre Dame just hired.

 

[mgbreis]

Yes we have one. And he is more qualified to be GM than who Notre Dame just hired.

No doubt. With experience like this who could question that our GM is super-qualified to lead our program in this industry full of sharks?

 

[king_kong_]

No doubt. With experience like this who could question that our GM is super-qualified to lead our program in this industry full of sharks?

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is that guy really our GM?

@HUSKERBILL what qualifies our guy better than being the Scouting Director for the #1 seed in the NFC?

he looks like he won the job via a Matt Rhule lookalike contest.

 

[mel mains]

is that guy really our GM?

@HUSKERBILL what qualifies our guy better than being the Scouting Director for the #1 seed in the NFC?

he looks like he won the job via a Matt Rhule lookalike contest.

Came to bitch about Rhule not having one, then fumbles the shifted Rhule bitch about the one in place before ND hired one.

Martin was not the Lions Scouting Director.

 

[king_kong_]

Came to bitch about Rhule not having one, then fumbles the shifted Rhule bitch about the one in place before ND hired one.

would you like a do over on this nonsensical sentence?

has our GM done something in his past or even current tenure we should be excited about?

like helping build the NFC's top seed, for example.

I'd never heard of him before today.

 

[mel mains]

would you like a do over on this nonsensical sentence?

has our GM done something in his past or even current tenure we should be excited about?

like helping build the NFC's top seed, for example.

I'd never heard of him before today.

No, not really. You and everyone else knows what I said and why I said it.

 

[king_kong_]

No, not really. You and everyone else knows what I said and why I said it.

I have no idea what you said.

your post makes no sense.

 

[HUSKERBILL]

is that guy really our GM?

@HUSKERBILL what qualifies our guy better than being the Scouting Director for the #1 seed in the NFC?

he looks like he won the job via a Matt Rhule lookalike contest.

You’re looking to hire a GM for your college football team

Candidate A
VP of Football Operations - NFL team
Assoc AD for Football Operations - College team
Chief of Staff - College
Assoc AD - College
Director of Football operations - College

Candidate B
Director of Scouting Advancement - NFL team
Southwest Area Scout - NFL team
Assistant Director of College scouting - NFL team
National Scout - NFL team
College scout - NFL team
Southeast Region scout and combine scout - NFL


You tell me which one you hire.

 

[king_kong_]

You’re looking to hire a GM for your college football team

Candidate A
VP of Football Operations - NFL team
Assoc AD for Football Operations - College team
Chief of Staff - College
Assoc AD - College
Director of Football operations - College

Candidate B
Director of Scouting Advancement - NFL team
Southwest Area Scout - NFL team
Assistant Director of College scouting - NFL team
National Scout - NFL team
College scout - NFL team
Southeast Region scout and combine scout - NFL


You tell me which one you hire.

the primary objective of a GM is roster construction and management, correct?

Candidate A was hired for every one of those jobs by the same person, and they're all useless bureaucratic admin jobs

Candidate B seems to both have experience in roster construction and the ability to earn offers from a wide array of organizations based on performance

 

[Cornicator]

would you like a do over on this nonsensical sentence?

has our GM done something in his past or even current tenure we should be excited about?

like helping build the NFC's top seed, for example.

I'd never heard of him before today.

the primary objective of a GM is roster construction and management, correct?

Candidate A was hired for every one of those jobs by the same person, and they're all useless bureaucratic admin jobs

Candidate B seems to both have experience in roster construction and the ability to earn offers from a wide array of organizations based on performance

Lol, a GM in College Football does not do the same thing as GM at the Pro level. GM's in college are at the Beckon Call of the Head Coach. A College GM's role is strictly Adminstrative. They are going to be responsible for the budget, coordinating Logistics, managing all the Support staff, and they will have some oversight into NIL revenue sharing going forward.

The GM isn't calling the shots about the choice of players or roster development. That's still up to Rhule and his staff. Now, Dr. Elza and Padden do handle some work "vetting" players. Rhule and staff might say, "we like this athlete and think his talent is sufficient." The GM and staff will then contact former coaches, teachers, even janitors to find out if the player is an asshole or a good fit.

Nebraska already has a scouting staff led by Jamar Mozee. He has a pretty extensive network nationwide. His group will identify a player. Rhule and the staff will then determine if they want to recruit the kid. The GM team doesn't really hop on board until after an offer is made and they are ready to talk money.

 

[dinglefritz]

I have no idea what you said.

your post makes no sense.

time to call it quits on this one. JMO.

 

[RBigredMax]

time to call it quits on this one. JMO.

 

[king_kong_]

Lol, a GM in College Football does not do the same thing as GM at the Pro level. GM's in college are at the Beckon Call of the Head Coach. A College GM's role is strictly Adminstrative. They are going to be responsible for the budget, coordinating Logistics, managing all the Support staff, and they will have some oversight into NIL revenue sharing going forward.

The GM isn't calling the shots about the choice of players or roster development. That's still up to Rhule and his staff. Now, Dr. Elza and Padden do handle some work "vetting" players. Rhule and staff might say, "we like this athlete and think his talent is sufficient." The GM and staff will then contact former coaches, teachers, even janitors to find out if the player is an asshole or a good fit.

Nebraska already has a scouting staff led by Jamar Mozee. He has a pretty extensive network nationwide. His group will identify a player. Rhule and the staff will then determine if they want to recruit the kid. The GM team doesn't really hop on board until after an offer is made and they are ready to talk money.

in this case, hiring a useless administrator (or two) would appear makes sense

thanks

 

[beaglehusker]

Lol, a GM in College Football does not do the same thing as GM at the Pro level. GM's in college are at the Beckon Call of the Head Coach. A College GM's role is strictly Adminstrative. They are going to be responsible for the budget, coordinating Logistics, managing all the Support staff, and they will have some oversight into NIL revenue sharing going forward.

The GM isn't calling the shots about the choice of players or roster development. That's still up to Rhule and his staff. Now, Dr. Elza and Padden do handle some work "vetting" players. Rhule and staff might say, "we like this athlete and think his talent is sufficient." The GM and staff will then contact former coaches, teachers, even janitors to find out if the player is an asshole or a good fit.

Nebraska already has a scouting staff led by Jamar Mozee. He has a pretty extensive network nationwide. His group will identify a player. Rhule and the staff will then determine if they want to recruit the kid. The GM team doesn't really hop on board until after an offer is made and they are ready to talk money.

Thanks but don't bother

 

[HUSKERBILL]

the primary objective of a GM is roster construction and management, correct?

Candidate A was hired for every one of those jobs by the same person, and they're all useless bureaucratic admin jobs

Candidate B seems to both have experience in roster construction and the ability to earn offers from a wide array of organizations based on performance

No. General Manager will typically provide oversight of the program as an adjunct to the head coach. It is 10000% an administrative role.

I am an executive for a women’s healthcare company in the med device and biologic space. I don’t know what you do for a living.

But how can you not see the difference in the two resumes.

Furthermore, you realize that nepotism exists in the Notre Dame example. Mike worked with the Notre Dame head of Scouting when they were with the Texans. That’s how he was made aware of the position and got it.

 

[mgbreis]

is that guy really our GM?

@HUSKERBILL what qualifies our guy better than being the Scouting Director for the #1 seed in the NFC?

he looks like he won the job via a Matt Rhule lookalike contest.

That's 100% really him. I read an article that says one of the things he does is help Rhule with game management planning. I'd fire him based on that alone. Kidding..... maybe.

 

[RedMyMind]

 

[cpfball05]

No. General Manager will typically provide oversight of the program as an adjunct to the head coach. It is 10000% an administrative role.

I am an executive for a women’s healthcare company in the med device and biologic space. I don’t know what you do for a living.

But how can you not see the difference in the two resumes.

Furthermore, you realize that nepotism exists in the Notre Dame example. Mike worked with the Notre Dame head of Scouting when they were with the Texans. That’s how he was made aware of the position and got it.

How does that equate to “nepotism”? Someone worked alongside someone in the past equals “nepotism”? That likely applies to the majority of positions within most college athletic departments through at least the first and second tier of positions.

 

[king_kong_]

That's 100% really him. I read an article that says one of the things he does is help Rhule with game management planning. I'd fire him based on that alone. Kidding..... maybe.

Ha!

Of course he does

Perfect

 

[king_kong_]

No. General Manager will typically provide oversight of the program as an adjunct to the head coach. It is 10000% an administrative role.

I am an executive for a women’s healthcare company in the med device and biologic space. I don’t know what you do for a living.

But how can you not see the difference in the two resumes.

Furthermore, you realize that nepotism exists in the Notre Dame example. Mike worked with the Notre Dame head of Scouting when they were with the Texans. That’s how he was made aware of the position and got it.

I can see the difference

one guy does paperwork, the other evaluates talent

 

[huskersreign]

would you like a do over on this nonsensical sentence?

has our GM done something in his past or even current tenure we should be excited about?

like helping build the NFC's top seed, for example.

I'd never heard of him before today.

He did a pretty lengthy press conference last may. Surprised you were unaware he existed.

Sean Padden Press Conference

 

[WHCSC]

He did a pretty lengthy press conference last may. Surprised you were unaware he existed.

Sean Padden Press Conference

Fake fan?

 

[timnsun]

is that guy really our GM?

@HUSKERBILL what qualifies our guy better than being the Scouting Director for the #1 seed in the NFC?

he looks like he won the job via a Matt Rhule lookalike contest.

lol, #1 seed… what have they won? I don’t care about their seed. Show me the trophy. Or something like that.

Please tell me if I didn’t do it right.

 

[king_kong_]

Lol, a GM in College Football does not do the same thing as GM at the Pro level. GM's in college are at the Beckon Call of the Head Coach. A College GM's role is strictly Adminstrative. They are going to be responsible for the budget, coordinating Logistics, managing all the Support staff, and they will have some oversight into NIL revenue sharing going forward.

The GM isn't calling the shots about the choice of players or roster development. That's still up to Rhule and his staff. Now, Dr. Elza and Padden do handle some work "vetting" players. Rhule and staff might say, "we like this athlete and think his talent is sufficient." The GM and staff will then contact former coaches, teachers, even janitors to find out if the player is an asshole or a good fit.

Nebraska already has a scouting staff led by Jamar Mozee. He has a pretty extensive network nationwide. His group will identify a player. Rhule and the staff will then determine if they want to recruit the kid. The GM team doesn't really hop on board until after an offer is made and they are ready to talk money.

Per our GM's first answer in his May, 2024 press conference:

"All of our recruiting apparatus rolls up through me. All things associated with recruiting runs up to me."

"Additionally, I am our main liaison to our collective."

So, as usual, this post seems dead wrong.

he also runs the scout team, per himself.

lots of player development/talent eval responsibility for a career paper pusher.

 

[king_kong_]

Fake fan?

there appears to have been 1 single thread about our GM on this board

it garnered exactly zero replies

Article on Nebraska GM Sean Padden

The linked article discusses Sean Padden, Nebraska football's general manager from the NFL, and his role in Nebraska NIL. ARTICLE LINK

nebraska.forums.rivals.com

this also appears to be the first time his presser has been posted on this board.

guessing this will be news to more than just me, a lifelong diehard and proud UNL alum.

 

[61bigredfan]

there appears to have been 1 single thread about our GM on this board

it garnered exactly zero replies

Article on Nebraska GM Sean Padden

The linked article discusses Sean Padden, Nebraska football's general manager from the NFL, and his role in Nebraska NIL. ARTICLE LINK

nebraska.forums.rivals.com

this also appears to be the first time his presser has been posted on this board.

guessing this will be news to more than just me, a lifelong diehard and proud UNL alum.

I wonder what happens if we have a good year next year. Does Kong get a new screen name? disappear? Or just complain that the price of runzas went up 10% because of a cattle tariff and it’s all Matt‘s fault?

 

[king_kong_]

I wonder what happens if we have a good year next year. Does Kong get a new screen name? disappear? Or just complain that the price of runzas went up 10% because of a cattle tariff and it’s all Matt‘s fault?

I heard runza and Val’s are OUT at memorial stadium

I hope we go 16-0 every year. I know this runs counter to your narrative.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

the primary objective of a GM is roster construction and management, correct?

Candidate A was hired for every one of those jobs by the same person, and they're all useless bureaucratic admin jobs

Candidate B seems to both have experience in roster construction and the ability to earn offers from a wide array of organizations based on performance

Very tough to climb out of this one my man…especially when you said candidate B has experience in roster construction.

 

[king_kong_]

Very tough to climb out of this one my man…especially when you said candidate B has experience in roster construction.

our GM said his primary responsibility is the recruiting operation.

talent eval, etc.

what @Cornicator said is dead wrong after listening to him talk.

 

[WHCSC]

Per our GM's first answer in his May, 2024 press conference:

"All of our recruiting apparatus rolls up through me. All things associated with recruiting runs up to me."

"Additionally, I am our main liaison to our collective."

So, as usual, this post seems dead wrong.

he also runs the scout team, per himself.

lots of player development/talent eval responsibility for a career paper pusher.

Seems to be doing a pretty good job

 

[Big bo fan]

the primary objective of a GM is roster construction and management, correct?

Candidate A was hired for every one of those jobs by the same person, and they're all useless bureaucratic admin jobs

Candidate B seems to both have experience in roster construction and the ability to earn offers from a wide array of organizations based on performance

JFC you are truly a piece of shit pal .

 

[Walleye79]

Haha this thread is absolutely terrible. What a reach

 

[king_kong_]

JFC you are truly a piece of shit pal .

You’ve told me to kill myself twice in this board because of my opinions

 

[Walleye79]

You’ve told me to kill myself twice in this board because of my opinions

Didn’t you mention a certain Qb to kill themselves and handful of years ago? Scumbag behavior

 

[king_kong_]

Didn’t you mention a certain Qb to kill themselves and handful of years ago? Scumbag behavior

I atoned

Would never say that to a fellow poster

You’re allowed to justify that behavior however you wish

 

[Dean Pope]

Yes we have one. And he is more qualified to be GM than who Notre Dame just hired.

We had a very experienced guy under Mike Reilly named Billy Devaney. His major contribution was pushing to bring in Bob Diacomo.