Here we go with this nonsense. I know it's shocking, but hiring a top end AD, that actually understands how college athletics works should be job one. This isn't complicated. You know what Miami shouldn't do? Hire someone without an iota of collegiate experience, that is best suited to be a GM in the NFL whose only qualification is that he played here 30 years ago. I've said this multiple times on this board: The difference between an AD and an NFL GM is huge. An NFL GM is in the talent acquisition game, and depending on the franchise may get to hire the HC. A college AD is running an entire program, making HC hires in all sports, making hires in regards to senior staff. They aren't just concentrating on the football program. They must be able to fundraise, they must be able to manage boosters and other donors. It requires a unique skillset. There are people that have managed Fortune 500 companies that have failed in the role, because it's a tough gig.
This program won't move forward unless we get off this "Miami Guy Bro" nonsense. Go out and hire the best AD you can find, find someone that can not only make decent hires, but is the kind of AD that can set a winning culture around the department, a culture that doesn't tolerate mediocrity, that expects a compelling, worthwhile product.
