- Why not a national search for Head Coach - Said Manny was best fit for here. He also said that in College FB, you don't do a traditional hiring process of bringing candidates in and interviewing them. You have to find the guy and get him.
- Said that Manny was HC of defense and Richt was HC of offense so it was an easy to see him running the whole team. Manny handled all responsibilities for defense even to the minor details.
- $4 million to Temple - Said this is what the business is, we would have paid that or a similar amount to another school. Basically it sucks but you have to do it.
- Paying Assistant Coaches – We will have the money to pay them, we want Miami to be a destination. He has heard in the past the questions about that but that is not the case anymore.
- Not concerned about how we win as long as we win. Doesn’t care if its by 70 or 1 point
- Recruiting – It’s the lifeline of the program, said putting money in facilities, private planes, better travel, on-campus visits are important. Many of the great players have come from outside Dade and we need to go out and get them from other parts of Florida or out of state. It’s the power of the brand that helps us,
- Mario Cristobal – Didn’t comment on why he wasn’t chosen but wished him nothing but the best. Loves all Alumni and wishes them well
- Standard for Miami Football – Wants to win every game but needs to be realistic about where we are. Not happy with our performance after some games last year but has faith in Manny to turn this around. The standard is to win National Championships and it doesn’t go away.
- Manny building the right way – Strength program, nutrition side, the culture side of it. Wasn’t thrilled with the CMU game but feels Manny will turn it around and likes that the players give a 100%. Talked about how Shaq Q and Demetrius Jackson love Manny.
- Why fans think they don’t care about winning at the highest level – Pres.Frank, Board have both been great. Talked about new housing about to be open and how they will host the NFC team for the Super Bowl and were complemented on their facilities. He did say it hasn’t always been there but it is there now. We are operating on a higher level than we had before. We need to be on a higher level and continue to invest.
- ACC money and needing the Football money to run the entire athletic department – Budget is 85-90% is towards Football. Adidas, ACC network will help us. We compete against other ACC and SEC schools so we have the urgency to spend in Football because we need to keep up with them.
- Urban Meyer – It is not happening here. We love Manny and want to support him.
- “TNM” branding – It is recruiting strategy to signify a changeover in the program. Not a mistake.
- Bringing in an Asst AD to help with Football i.e. Highsmith – Speaks with Highsmith has nothing but respect for him and loves talking to other Alumni about the program.
- NCAA allowing endorsements, etc. – We need a system in place for players to make money off their likeness. Has some concerns about it but it’s too early to really say. Wants to protect the kids and if they get representation wants to be sure they are legit.
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