Maybe I should create a new category for, "Be Careful What You Wish For."
Irish Band of Brothers has posted a purported "short list" of candidates for the AD position at Notre Dame, and it contains all the inspiration of the St. Crispin's Day Speech as read by a dyslexic kid with ADD in the role of Henry V. "The fewer men, the guitar share for horror. Hi mommy! I have a funny hat! I want soup!"
If any of our readers are on campus, mind lighting a candle at the grotto to get this switched up a bit?
If I stare long enough at this photo, does it count?
Someone got some Stanford-Florida-Too-Much-Focus-On-Basketball in my peanut butter!
I haven't compiled a list of names I'd like to see in the running. Frankly the more I look, the less I like. I see no reason why we can't take all summer to find a replacement, however.
Here's my working list of qualifications:
- Must be an ND alum. This is not meant to offend the legions of wonderful, supportive subway-alums who cheer for and love ND with every ounce of their being, but going outside of the alums for this job runs too high a risk of more Kevin White. It's exceptionally unlikely that a ND alum will not "get" ND. Possible, but quite improbable.
- Experience playing in the BCS. I know, that likely eliminates one of the crowd-favorites, but he/she must understand the dynamics and nuances of the BCS that we don't read about in the papers in order to protect and strengthen ND's standing.
- A lack of a highlight in the resume that says something about "Always has programs that do well in the Director's Cup." I don't care. And often, programs that do well in that cup don't win many championships in any sports anyway. They just have a lot of "strong showings." See also: ND under White's tenure.
Anyone got other qualifications they wish to add, or got a beef with mine? Comment.
PS - If Missy Conboy somehow manages to go beyond "interim," I'm quitting the Father Jenkins Fan Club. The existence of her name on that list is the biggest reason I find that list suspect.
By weisgipper June 3, 2008 - 11:44 am
That list was made by the BOT and from Fr. Jenkins’ office. I’ve had a list of potential AD’s way back and found an article of my list:
http://irishbandofbrothers.blogspot.com/2007/11/calling-bill-cowher.html
If it was me doing the hiring, it would be Gene Smith. Definitely a Notre Dame man has be in charge.
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By Face Mask June 3, 2008 - 1:26 pm
domer,how long do you think it would be before the new ADs presence is felt in the football program?I think not until after next season as there is no reason for any big changes at present.
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By domer.mq June 3, 2008 - 2:09 pm
Face,
It could be pretty immediate. At least from a scheduling point of view.
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By weisgipper June 3, 2008 - 2:15 pm
The new AD should and will get the ball rolling from day one in office. Besides scheduling, the new AD needs to spearhead and speed up the process on the facilities and also with fund raising.
Dr. White was too much of a micro-manager when it came to fund raising.
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By The Biscuit June 3, 2008 - 3:11 pm
I don’t know if I agree with your BCS part. While it’d be a good thing for sure, anyone that’s had significant management experience in an academic, sports or business setting should have the required experience sorting through BS, egos and the like to get the job done right.
I’m most concerned with someone that ‘gets’ ND. I’ll probably post something along those lines when I have a moment, so I wont lose my shite here. I know there are a ton of things this person needs, but that is first and foremost number 1 after you get past all the basic stuff (smart, experienced, blah blah blah…)
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By TBone1966 June 4, 2008 - 2:55 pm
As a Subway Alum I agree that a ND grad is the first requirement. All thoughts must be on what is best for ND while displaying justice to others.
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By Mr. Wednesday June 5, 2008 - 11:05 pm
I disagree with your point about doing well in the Director’s Cup meaning a lot of near misses. ND had a lot of near misses this season, and it was only good for 15th, which is pretty much de rigeur for the Irish. If we aspire to the level of Stanford in the Cup, we need to win championships.
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