Breaking Turd Alberts to Texas A&M

[Herbie]

Seems like they should just hire Ben Sasse from Florida and move on

 

[Pipe Line]

Really wish one of the posters espousing the bolded above would actually explain what it means.

Who are these key players and what, exactly, are they opposing?

I'll explain in my words and try not to type a novel lol


College Football Modern World: Giant stadiums, transfer portal, NIL, people coming and going, not a ton of commitment anywhere, "me" guys, lights, cameras, flashing, players opting in and out of stuff, players and coaches essentially doing whatever they want, not many rules, tampering, 30 fancy different uniform combinations. Things like that

Turd obviously acknowledged and understood where college athletics was heading, and to a degree was proceeding that way.

Nebraska is a Conservative state, and it's very clear that the powers to be are Conservative, or atleast enough of them are Conservative to matter. I think it's safe to say that the old school Conservative powers of the state probably don't buy in very well to those things listed above, and opposed "New College Football/Athletics" to a degree. I suppose the only real Conservative power of the state I can name is Jim Pillen, since I really don't know the rest of them. We know Ricketts is/was a key state player as well. We also know now what Pillen wants in a University President. 0% of that screams liberal.


A&M is already head deep in modern college football/athletics as that is very clear, and is a more prestigious national brand than Nebraska is, more respect.


So, Turd bounces to a school that lines with modern football/athletics, and can position himself for a higher seat in the next 5-8-10 years.

 

[huskerj12]

Source is trust me bro

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This is how you know it's bullshit

Keep reading man haha he confirms it himself

 

[Herbie]

With everything going on have the BOR even said where they are at in the process? Are they vetting finalist? Are they still searching for candidates?

 

[Mavsker]

Keep reading man haha he confirms it himself

Yeah I'm gonna have to take the L on this one lol

(Although I still don't think an Oklahoman who only wanted to stay 8 years but hit the rest of the requirements would be turned away)

 

[Alcaus]

Source is trust me bro

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This is how you know it's bullshit

I'm not a huge fan of the undisclosed source, especially nowadays. I also think it's odd to state that "three" don't want to be on record but then never reference any on the record sources.

That said, I think it's goofy Pillen wants an AD in place before a President. I think Mitch Sherman has been pretty good in his analysis. What AD takes a job without knowing who their boss is going to be? I think it reinforces the fact that leadership is clearly out of sorts.

 

[Herbie]

I'm not a huge fan of the undisclosed source, especially nowadays. I also think it's odd to state that "three" don't want to be on record but then never reference any on the record sources.

That said, I think it's goofy Pillen wants an AD in place before a President. I think Mitch Sherman has been pretty good in his analysis. What AD takes a job without knowing who their boss is going to be? I think it reinforces the fact that leadership is clearly out of sorts.

Also why the fuck does a state governor feel like he should have any say on who the ad is or when they should be hired?

This fucking state loves to drag university athletics in the mud for self gratification

 

[Alcaus]

Also why the fuck does a state governor feel like he should have any say on who the ad is or when they should be hired?

This fucking state loves to drag university athletics in the mud for self gratification

I feel like most people with power look to exert their influence in areas they care about/have a stake in.

I also feel like most politicians are barely qualified for the positions they hold let alone the decision making in totally different arenas.

 

[Mavsker]

Also why the fuck does a state governor feel like he should have any say on who the ad is or when they should be hired?

This fucking state loves to drag university athletics in the mud for self gratification

His input is more relevant than it would be otherwise for two reasons
- He has experience as a regent and ties to the university
- The process has seemingly broken down and someone needs to break the logjam

 

[Herbie]

His input is more relevant than it would be otherwise for two reasons
- He has experience as a regent and ties to the university
- The process has seemingly broken down and someone needs to break the logjam

Or is he the logjam?

 

[cwessel76]

Or is he the logjam?

Yeah in my opinion he’s done nothing to clear the logjam other than try to assign blame.

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

His quotes here: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/0...idential-search-athletic-directors-departure/

Where was Jimbo when Ted got left? after more than 200 days Pillbox FINALLY decides he's had enough and calls out the cronies? C'Mon Jimmy...you know where Nebraska athletics is heading??

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

With everything going on have the BOR even said where they are at in the process? Are they vetting finalist? Are they still searching for candidates?

it's fluid

 

[Alcaus]

Ted got canned

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

I changed it, thanks

 

[Alcaus]

I changed it, thanks

Just making sure I hadn't missed something 👍

 

[Herbie]

Rhule is going to leave, isn’t he

 

[Havoc34]

Rhule is going to leave, isn’t he

I'm preparing for it

 

[Pipe Line]

Rhule is going to leave, isn’t he

Assuming we make a bowl game this year, I think he intently listens to offers next offseason

 

[Mavsker]

Or is he the logjam?

Possibly...but larger point being, it's more appropriate for a governor to speak out when the public university leadership is seemingly functioning poorly than if it were seemingly functioning well