Well, maybe more than two.
One is that he was consistently recognized for the "economic efficiency" of the Utah State athletic department. But more important is the work he did in fundraising. Barnes did a good job of it at Utah State. He procured 5 gifts of at least $1 million, including the two largest lead gifts in the history of Utah State athletics. He also increased private funding for the football by $2.5 million.
That's the kind of thing Pitt needs from its athletics leadership, and Barnes has some track record of doing it.
Link: Report says Pitt will hire Utah State AD
One is that he was consistently recognized for the "economic efficiency" of the Utah State athletic department. But more important is the work he did in fundraising. Barnes did a good job of it at Utah State. He procured 5 gifts of at least $1 million, including the two largest lead gifts in the history of Utah State athletics. He also increased private funding for the football by $2.5 million.
That's the kind of thing Pitt needs from its athletics leadership, and Barnes has some track record of doing it.
Link: Report says Pitt will hire Utah State AD
