Good Article on a changing CFB Scene that was posted last week on CFB Programs hiring many more Staffers becoming like General Managers. Since Pitt is in the midst of hiring another AD thought it is appropriate discussion to enlighten and discuss if so desired. The Article brings up recent ACC Coaching Hiring like Pitt did as well.I have been advocate of hiring Athletic Directors that know the Region and Conference and wants to come and stay at Pitt, unlike Pederson and Barnes that came to Pitt to go back to Alma Maters.
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There is newfound stability in the ACC head-coaching ranks, a nod to not only the high-quality hires who have come into the league, but also the idea that these programs are no longer viewed as "stepping-stone" jobs. Where the turnover has come is on the athletic director level. During the past year, four athletic directors have departed for other jobs. Three spent three years or less in the ACC. Two spent less than two years in the ACC. There is one thread that ties most together:.....Scott Barnes left Pitt for Oregon State to be closer to family and his native Pacific Northwest.......Pitt is still looking to replace Barnes, while Boston College must find an AD who understands where the Eagles fit into the landscape given a much smaller athletic budget.......A trend appears to be forming, especially when you begin looking a little bit deeper.......In all, six ACC athletic directors had previous ties to their respective programs. So is this all a coincidence? Or is there a growing trend toward hiring athletic directors with program ties as a way to gain stability and the nuance needed to address the unique challenges that face every athletic department?.....Read The Rest Of The Discussion In The Thread, It May Portend Pitt Next Athletic Director???
LINK:
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_...rector-instability-making-more-familiar-hires
Excerpts:
There is newfound stability in the ACC head-coaching ranks, a nod to not only the high-quality hires who have come into the league, but also the idea that these programs are no longer viewed as "stepping-stone" jobs. Where the turnover has come is on the athletic director level. During the past year, four athletic directors have departed for other jobs. Three spent three years or less in the ACC. Two spent less than two years in the ACC. There is one thread that ties most together:.....Scott Barnes left Pitt for Oregon State to be closer to family and his native Pacific Northwest.......Pitt is still looking to replace Barnes, while Boston College must find an AD who understands where the Eagles fit into the landscape given a much smaller athletic budget.......A trend appears to be forming, especially when you begin looking a little bit deeper.......In all, six ACC athletic directors had previous ties to their respective programs. So is this all a coincidence? Or is there a growing trend toward hiring athletic directors with program ties as a way to gain stability and the nuance needed to address the unique challenges that face every athletic department?.....Read The Rest Of The Discussion In The Thread, It May Portend Pitt Next Athletic Director???
LINK:
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_...rector-instability-making-more-familiar-hires
