New Illinois AD Mike Thomas a man on a mission
August 13, 2011 10:01 AM
At Cincinnati, Thomas hired Kelly, and the Bearcats played in two BCS games before Notre Dame called. At Akron, Thomas was just as proud of hiring J.D. Brookhart, who led the Zips to the school's first MAC title.
The career arcs of basketball coaches Thomas hired also reflect a leader as skilled at reading people as balance sheets.
That knack for finding the right guy should concern football coach Ron Zook more than basketball counterpart Bruce Weber. Zook seems on borrowed time while Weber, despite growing critics and his occasional wanderlust, has accrued more credibility.
chicagotribune.com
The career arcs of basketball coaches Thomas hired also reflect a leader as skilled at reading people as balance sheets.
That knack for finding the right guy should concern football coach Ron Zook more than basketball counterpart Bruce Weber. Zook seems on borrowed time while Weber, despite growing critics and his occasional wanderlust, has accrued more credibility.
chicagotribune.com
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