Lots to discuss, and after seeing and hearing Chris and Luke, here are some things I learned today.
Fickell is an intense guy, seems like a relentless competitor.
Mnookin is on board with athletics, somewhat akin to our favorite chancellor of all time Donna.
McIntosh is more than capable of leading the department, has a VERY strong vision of the football team and what it represents to the University. (I imagine this was a big part of his exchange with PC before he was fired).
The athletic department is going all out in this endeavor and is committing the resources necessary to have a successful program.
The school and athletic department are fully embracing the new world order of college athletics, conference expansion and doesn't want to be left behind.
McIntosh can see the world and make decisions at the highest level and for the best of the university and not just the comfortable and easy decisions.
McIntosh realized the downturn in excitement and support for the football program which needed a very big shot in the arm. The decisions he's made have national recognition and importance. He's a VERY good business person.
Fickell is a strong family man and I like that a lot.
Fickell has a good bead on the situation with the players and has a good philosophy on earning their trust.
McIntosh's transparency regarding the decisions he made and the impact to the players is refreshing.
I think LF wants Jimmy to stay but knows he's got to make a good decision for himself and his family.
Fickell has a plan, contacts and is going to hit the ground running.
This is either going to be a spectacular success or a terrible failure, but it seems as if everyone is all in which is a sign of good things to come.
This board is a lot more fun when everyone is in a good mood.
I sense an immediate uptick in excitement for the program, directly opposite of where PC had this thing going.
I'm sure to have more, but those are some of the things that came to light after the presser today.
Fickell is an intense guy, seems like a relentless competitor.
Mnookin is on board with athletics, somewhat akin to our favorite chancellor of all time Donna.
McIntosh is more than capable of leading the department, has a VERY strong vision of the football team and what it represents to the University. (I imagine this was a big part of his exchange with PC before he was fired).
The athletic department is going all out in this endeavor and is committing the resources necessary to have a successful program.
The school and athletic department are fully embracing the new world order of college athletics, conference expansion and doesn't want to be left behind.
McIntosh can see the world and make decisions at the highest level and for the best of the university and not just the comfortable and easy decisions.
McIntosh realized the downturn in excitement and support for the football program which needed a very big shot in the arm. The decisions he's made have national recognition and importance. He's a VERY good business person.
Fickell is a strong family man and I like that a lot.
Fickell has a good bead on the situation with the players and has a good philosophy on earning their trust.
McIntosh's transparency regarding the decisions he made and the impact to the players is refreshing.
I think LF wants Jimmy to stay but knows he's got to make a good decision for himself and his family.
Fickell has a plan, contacts and is going to hit the ground running.
This is either going to be a spectacular success or a terrible failure, but it seems as if everyone is all in which is a sign of good things to come.
This board is a lot more fun when everyone is in a good mood.
I sense an immediate uptick in excitement for the program, directly opposite of where PC had this thing going.
I'm sure to have more, but those are some of the things that came to light after the presser today.
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