I would hope that whoever votes would pick the last option… If the search firm recommends one of the first three, great. If not, go with whoever the search firm recommends. It’s a no-brainer.Who Would You Pick
Alberts sucks.Alberts
I don't get the obsession with search firms. They don't understand the culture here. Maybe the candidates have good qualifications but are they the right fit? There's just as many problems using a search firm as doing it internally.I would hope that whoever votes would pick the last option… If the search firm recommends one of the first three, great. If not, go with whoever the search firm recommends. It’s a no-brainer.
I hear you, but it could also be said that it doesn’t make sense to limit your scope to what you know. You could be missing out on an amazing possibility.I don't get the obsession with search firms. They don't understand the culture here. Maybe the candidates have good qualifications but are they the right fit? There's just as many problems using a search firm as doing it internally.
Given how often "Iowa sucks" is posted, I first read this as "Alberta sucks."Alberts sucks.
Alberts
I thought Ed Stewart got canned from the B1G for mishandling of some hiring in his division? He was involved in that hiring scandal where the woman was paid 6 figures and didn't do anything. FAU passed on him as their AD supposedly. Edit. Guess he's still on staff there according to their website. I know he took some heat for that deal.I have been reading some articles put out and I think if you want to go with someone with Nebraska ties, Stewart needs to be on the list. He worked as an associate AD at Missouri for several years and is now in charge of Big 12 football operations. I also like what I'm hearing about the Colorado St. AD. Porter I believe. Seems like he is well liked there and has them "competing" in almost every sport. Draw back is he did not hire Bobo as the FB coach so he doesn't have that on his resume. Just a couple thoughts. If you really want a HR hire though go after Oklahoma's AD, chances are slim we would get him but worth a shot. Or maybe TCU?
Chris Del Conte... and if Riley does indeed not meet the improvement needed he brings Patterson with him. For the record I am not all about firing Riley either, but Chris Del Conte is one of the best in the business!
Before him did you ever hear about TCU athletics?
He has kept him there though, and he brought in Dixon for basketball. Not to mention the baseball team has been really good!Well yes, Patterson was the head coach for a decade before Del Conte showed up. His team was ranked 7th in 2008 and were on their way to the Fiesta bowl before Del Conte was brought in in 2009. That doesn't mean Del Conte wouldn't be a great candidate, he is one of the best. But Patterson is why TCU football is where it is. If Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado and aTm don't leave the Big 12, they are still in the MWC.
He has kept him there though, and he brought in Dixon for basketball. Not to mention the baseball team has been really good!
I have been reading some articles put out and I think if you want to go with someone with Nebraska ties, Stewart needs to be on the list. He worked as an associate AD at Missouri for several years and is now in charge of Big 12 football operations.
Rimington isn't leaving that job for this one
Alvarez is already looking to retire after next year.
Anyone suggesting Trev should be viewed as a qualified candidate needs their head examined.
Ed's had more than one issue that looked iffy.You might want to research his time at Mizzou a little closer, particularly the situation with Ricky Clemons.
I have a feeling this will be a search firm given as much consideration that TO did in 07. A waste of money. Give Alberts or Rimington the job already. Hire Frost and get moving. The fans want their Riley scalp. Why wait?I hope not. The fact that we are using a search committee gives me some hope that maybe we are actually conducting a nationwide search for the best candidate.
Sounds easyI don't care if the AD or possible next Head Coach has Nebraska ties or not. All I care is will they do this one thing?
1- Fix it and make us a winner.
Whoever that is hire that person and give them their money!
Sounds easy
Anyone who decides to shoot down all the candidates that were listed due to just automatic names heard, but not answer the question, should have their heads examined also, but...
Did you want to give an answer?
If Alberts had not played at Nebraska people would be irate that we were considering hiring UNO's athletic director. Will any top name in any sport "not just football" want to work for him. They way he handeld the cutting of 2 sports one that had just won national championships 6 out of 8 years
Why would those candidates be any better than an internal search?Search firms don't bring their client one guy and say here you go. They will provide a group of 3-5 candidates for the client to choose from.