BLAKE JAMES FIRED

[cracka ass cracka]

Blake's wife is gonna whoop his *** when he gets home.

You mean husband?

 

[miamicanesfan5x]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LAUNCHES SEARCH
FOR NEW DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS​

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The University of Miami and Director of Athletics Blake James today mutually agreed to part ways. James’ 17 years at the University—including eight as athletics director—were marked by class and integrity. He served in several ACC and NCAA leadership roles and earned national recognition from his peers during his time with the Hurricanes.



A national search for the University’s next athletics director will begin immediately.



“It has been an honor to lead Miami athletics and to be a part of such a world-class institution,” said James. “I am proud of the work that we have done together, though I know there is still more yet to be achieved. I want to thank our University leadership, our athletics staff, our coaches, and especially our incredible student-athletes for their commitment to excellence and for believing in what the University of Miami can accomplish. I wish the Canes nothing but the best and look forward to my next endeavors.”



During James’ tenure as athletics director, which began in 2013, Miami student-athletes and teams captured five NCAA individual championships, six ACC team titles, and 71 individual ACC titles. The Spring 2021 semester marked the 15th consecutive semester in which Miami student-athletes averaged a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and the University’s most recent NCAA Graduation Success Rate was 94 percent. In addition, Miami has made significant facility enhancements, including the $40 million Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility, the Jimmy and Kim Klotz Baseball Player Development Center, and the Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence.



“I want to thank Blake for his years of service to the University of Miami,” University of Miami President Julio Frenk said. “Paired with The U’s storied history in intercollegiate sports, the enhancements Blake championed—in areas ranging from student-athlete support and academic achievement to community outreach and facility upgrades—give us a solid foundation on which to build.”



Jennifer Strawley, the University’s deputy director of athletics, will serve as interim athletics director during the search period. Strawley will work closely and collaboratively with the president, as well as with Rudy Fernandez, in his role as chief of staff to the president, and Joe Echevarria, in his role as senior advisor to the president.

 

[Problem2]

These fools love defending this clown

 

[streetja]

Zero doubt Blake will continue our long, storied tradition of high ranking employees within our athletic department failing to get the same job title anywhere else in the country.

Let's keep finding people with Miami connections tho...

 

[AlphaMarshan]

Holy **** I just got off work and saw this, didn't think it was real! I can't believe it! Feels like the chains have been lifted off this program!

 

[Canedude08]

If Strawley is allowed to make a hire, shut the God damned program down...

She isn't going to get that chance. She is literally a name on the organizational chart, with zero power. I wouldn't be shocked if she was putting out feelers for a new job because she knows full well she will not be retained.

 

[MainLineCane]

Good 1st step

Now this next step requires some real thinking. Hope our administration is up to the task

That step/selection will be the true indicator of where Miami is headed

 

[Memnon]

These fools love defending this clown

STFU Andrea...

 

[Baba Yaga]

These fools love defending this clown

Eichorst and Hocutt? Way to raise the bar Blake.

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

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@Baba Yaga my other ones would get me a band.

 

[Memnon]

She isn't going to get that chance. She is literally a name on the organizational chart, with zero power. I wouldn't be shocked if she was putting out feelers for a new job because she knows full well she will not be retained.

I know, I was just being funny lol

 

[Cribby]

Herbstreit, the guy from 24/7 (chris stock??) that James turned his back on and others speak out made this possible.

Herbie cares more for this program than a lot of people affiliated with it. He grew up watching Miami rule cfb. He wants that back.

 

[FlipT]

 

[Canegrad89]

BJ was legitimately the worst AD of the last 30 yrs by a wide margin. Everything was mediocre at best under his watch. It's amazing to me that he lasted that long without delivering any noteworthy results. JS needs to hit the road pronto too. They were both completely unqualified & not sufficiently talented to run an AD like Miami.

We need someone like Jankovich who had the Midas touch when it came to hiring football coaches.

This is a great day for Miami Football & all Hurricane sports. The job that was done under BJ was so poor that things literally have to turn up from here.

Thank you to everyone that took a stand and refused to let Miami Football be mediocre.

 

[Problem2]

Zero doubt Blake will continue our long, storied tradition of high ranking employees within our athletic department failing to get the same job title anywhere else in the country.

Let's keep finding people with Miami connections tho...

Would Maine take him back?

Hmmmm

 

[Baba Yaga]

@Baba Yaga my other ones would get me a band.

 

[stormsurge13]

These fools love defending this clown

Any success he had he can thank an engaged Mark Richt for

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

Manny should call blake and tell him that it's okay, its like child birth, it may look rough right now but something beautiful is about to happen.

Underrated post

 

[atlCanesFan]

 

[LustNCanes]

@Baba Yaga my other ones would get me a band.

Just send 'em to me @djnellz