The Illinois AD Search
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That one random report had us finishing this up early this week, correct?
The football scoop thing? That was presuming a quick George hire.
I think it points to Tilley doesn't it? Not being tied to a current program that he would be leaving before the end of the season etc.
BZuppke
- Plainfield
Our next AD will be a curved metal lamp. #LAMP2016
Too funny. Wonder if we're going to be surprised.
I'm certainly not holding my breath for an announcement this week, but they kind of made it sound like we wanted this done regardless.
"Illinois: Sources tell FootballScoop that Illinois is hoping to have an agreement in place with their new athletic director by early next week (at the latest). Sources tell us that people involved in the search continue to believe that Colorado AD Rick George is a strong candidate. "
So I went and read Sean Frazier's bio (NIU AD) and he seems interesting. I would think being in state, he's familiar with some of the people he would interact with if he came to Illinois. He also was Barry Alvarez's Chief of Staff at Wisconsin and is an Alabama graduate, so football is important to him and he understands what it takes to win.
I wonder how he is viewed by those in power in the state of Illinois? I'd like to hear more about him - he might be a good plan B candidate if none of our big alumni show interest.
I wonder how he is viewed by those in power in the state of Illinois? I'd like to hear more about him - he might be a good plan B candidate if none of our big alumni show interest.
Well lets be clear here. The job has not been publicly posted. That means a week minimum. We are going to be without a permanent AD beyond the Northwestern game.
icengineer
- Southern Illinois
Our next AD will be a curved metal lamp. #LAMP2016
We've been waiting soooo long for LAMP!
Oskee67
- Champaign
You just have to wonder if he is willing to leave a good gig in Australia, and uproot his wife and kids in the process, to come to Champaign. I know about his ties to UI, and I believe his wife was a graduate, as well, but it's a big move.
I have faith that Killeen, Wilson, the Search Committee, and relevant players know what's at stake and will get this right one way or the other, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I think running Tennis Australia, http://www.tennis.com.au/about-tennis-australia
sounds like a very large and rather important organization there. Admittedly, not a large statement about revenue sports - Basketball and Football knowledge but I think the larger tie might be and I say MIGHT BE the tie to Mr. Khan. Create a stronger tie to one of the more wealthy individuals with UIUC ties creating our own T Boone Pickens, Phil Knight type. Just may thoughts.
However the Australian Open is less than 2 months away, so it might not be the best timing for him to leave his current job.
True, but at this point, aren't the details of the open left to others? I don't imagine the head of Australian Tennis is involved in day to day operations. Kinda like the ad being responsible for game day operations.
Additionally, a good leader should always have a succession plan in place. Team Australia would decide if Tiley's recommended successor eventually takes over, but for a short term issue, if he were to leave, his recommended person would probably handle the open.
IlliniOX08
- Bucktown, Chicago
Given the other options at the moment, this sounds like a pretty fantastic Plan A. This could be a decent option even over Tiley given his experience/background/education from places (Wisconsin & Alabama) that have a much higher recent track record in revenue sports than UI does.
I was responding to the notion that Tiley is somehow unfettered compared to an AD at another college program and the associated timing with college football. He's going to have his own obligations and timetables.
There's never an ideal time to leave a job.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Absolutely true. And no one will take care of you like you will. So, if you aren't sure that you want the Illinois job, then the timing will be a distraction and an excuse. A pretty good one, but an excuse. And if you want the Illinois job, you will reluctantly conclude that you need to take pie while pie is passing. He has changed jobs in his life and he knows this. The first time is the hardest.
Unless you're about to get fired.
Guys, hold onto your butts, a hire is extremely imminent:
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
Nope. Getting fired generally means you get a severance package. Quitting gets you nothing.
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
You mean the guy that is from Cincinnati and went to Xavier, and is from almost the same coaching tree as Groce... If you're looking for a big change, he isn't it, and I don't see him leaving Xavier for Illinois... :tsk:
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Sarcasm? 3-5 weeks is not imminent, when last week it was thought to be this week. Of course, Macovic thought it should take 6-9 months.
I'm being sarcastic because JeffJ is always wrong.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Ahh, at least I got the sarcasm thing right. :thumb:
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