jps2344
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- Nov 15, 2021
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Good afternoon guys. I’ve got some thoughts and a bit of information which is a little redundant but will shed some light on what’s been going on.
First and foremost I want to emphasize again just how much JF has stepped up. I tried to emphasize this point a couple months ago when I passed the BJ information along. He took an interest in the condition of the athletic department back in the summer. Late yes, but better late than never. I laid out how the Manny decision and his actions since then went down and JF was hellbent on not having another repeat. Unfortunately it was a result of not only on the field mediocrity across the various sports but also the morale inside the actual building. I can tell you firsthand it’s been stale, uninspired, and toxic. He took note of that himself and began to surround himself with people who seemed to have rational and unemotional opinions of where we are athletically as a whole. I said months ago he took the alpha role in this and true to that title he’s followed suit. He realized this university has been hamstrung by old money, old thoughts, and by an accepting of mediocrity with those that mattered. The groundwork for this was laid out by the last administration and to a degree even further back. He had enough and has allowed new thought, influence, and most importantly new money which has very little obligation to the old. Whenever you see this man on the Jumbotron or about town I recommend you shower him with praise as he’s responsible for the movement you’re seeing. With that being said some kudos go to some of that old guard that finally woke up, saw a leader at work, and followed his lead.
As far as Mario. I can tell you contact, albeit unofficial, was made with him sometime back. He was one of about a dozen coaches who were subject to a temperature check. His reception can be best characterized as a brush off at best. It was taken that way but understood he had his own tasks at hand with what was his responsibility at the time. A month ago I would have put his homecoming at slim. Truth is the evolution of Oregon’s season combined with the massive overhaul here is what won him over beyond the roots. Again, hats off to JF and those who got in his ear along the way. Without the demolition of “leadership” and other changes being made in the athletic department this WOULD NOT be happening.
As far as AD. I’ve been advised the decision was made last Tuesday, albeit it solely on our side by JF. Decision meaning he knew who he wanted to go with, not that an agreement was made. Yes there’s the 1a but there’s also a 1b. Part of the lack of willingness to come out is hedging due to some hang up with 1a. No I do not know the reason but the speculation is simply a life track/life plan choice. Either way we will have a massive upgrade no doubt.
And last but not least. I wish good fortune to Manny moving forward. He was tasked with something way over his head. For the most part I blame the university, not him, as any and all of us would take the gig. With that being said, and yes I may sound like a broken record, Manny broke promises which would have helped him immensely. Not only was his job offer contingent on it, but as we see now his success was as well. I hope he’s learned, I really do. He came in and quickly developed a massive amount of arrogance. To his credit he humbled a bit and tried to change but it was too late. Godspeed to him.
Above all Godspeed to our programs and all involved. Until the late summer I wondered if I’d ever see more than an occasional flicker of success from UM football, baseball, and basketball again. A new day is upon us to say the least. Go Canes!
First and foremost I want to emphasize again just how much JF has stepped up. I tried to emphasize this point a couple months ago when I passed the BJ information along. He took an interest in the condition of the athletic department back in the summer. Late yes, but better late than never. I laid out how the Manny decision and his actions since then went down and JF was hellbent on not having another repeat. Unfortunately it was a result of not only on the field mediocrity across the various sports but also the morale inside the actual building. I can tell you firsthand it’s been stale, uninspired, and toxic. He took note of that himself and began to surround himself with people who seemed to have rational and unemotional opinions of where we are athletically as a whole. I said months ago he took the alpha role in this and true to that title he’s followed suit. He realized this university has been hamstrung by old money, old thoughts, and by an accepting of mediocrity with those that mattered. The groundwork for this was laid out by the last administration and to a degree even further back. He had enough and has allowed new thought, influence, and most importantly new money which has very little obligation to the old. Whenever you see this man on the Jumbotron or about town I recommend you shower him with praise as he’s responsible for the movement you’re seeing. With that being said some kudos go to some of that old guard that finally woke up, saw a leader at work, and followed his lead.
As far as Mario. I can tell you contact, albeit unofficial, was made with him sometime back. He was one of about a dozen coaches who were subject to a temperature check. His reception can be best characterized as a brush off at best. It was taken that way but understood he had his own tasks at hand with what was his responsibility at the time. A month ago I would have put his homecoming at slim. Truth is the evolution of Oregon’s season combined with the massive overhaul here is what won him over beyond the roots. Again, hats off to JF and those who got in his ear along the way. Without the demolition of “leadership” and other changes being made in the athletic department this WOULD NOT be happening.
As far as AD. I’ve been advised the decision was made last Tuesday, albeit it solely on our side by JF. Decision meaning he knew who he wanted to go with, not that an agreement was made. Yes there’s the 1a but there’s also a 1b. Part of the lack of willingness to come out is hedging due to some hang up with 1a. No I do not know the reason but the speculation is simply a life track/life plan choice. Either way we will have a massive upgrade no doubt.
And last but not least. I wish good fortune to Manny moving forward. He was tasked with something way over his head. For the most part I blame the university, not him, as any and all of us would take the gig. With that being said, and yes I may sound like a broken record, Manny broke promises which would have helped him immensely. Not only was his job offer contingent on it, but as we see now his success was as well. I hope he’s learned, I really do. He came in and quickly developed a massive amount of arrogance. To his credit he humbled a bit and tried to change but it was too late. Godspeed to him.
Above all Godspeed to our programs and all involved. Until the late summer I wondered if I’d ever see more than an occasional flicker of success from UM football, baseball, and basketball again. A new day is upon us to say the least. Go Canes!
