- have big business experience
- media savvy
- well connected in college athletics
- won't leave to "go home" to another institution

Jon Heidtke check,check,check,check

of course I don't know what I'm talking about (you can quote me on that) so would be interested in other good candidates that should be considered.

Look for Billy Kennedy

A diplomat that will kiss Sharp's ring.

e.busche said:

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Going by "fans of other schools seem very worried about losing their AD" buzz, I hope we call Danny White at UCF.

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What I'd give for Pat Haden.

johndavidag14 said:

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Kirby Hocutt at ttu would be worth looking in to. I like what he's done so far at tech.

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lol. First post ever. Account since 2015. Interesting

RC Slocum.

I know Pat Hayden would be a long shot, but between the issues with "Aunt Becky" and the Health Center lawsuits it would be a good time to look for a way out of SC.

The main issue is getting Sharpe to worry about running the A&M System and stop being involved in the details in C Stat. And yes, that includes the Athletic Department.

Yeah took advantage of the free months after graduation and never got back after that. I figured it was blowing up after the Woodward situation.

Water Turkey07 said:

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RC Slocum would be the most Good Ole Boy Aggie move ever and would signal that the leadership of this school could still F*&% up a wet dream.

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I thought the days of old players and coaches taking the AD job was dead and gone but UT hired Fulmer so I suppose anything is possible.

OP makes an excellent point imo.

My requirements...as if I have any say in the deal...

• No one from the Pac-12 or really any west coast school. Those football programs are dying, in part because of financial mismanagement, lack of alumni support, terrible TV deals, sagging ticket sales, and a ridiculous amount of focus on non-revenue sports. Essentially, everything the AD is supposed to handle has been handled poorly at nearly every school west of Lubbock.
  
• NO TEXAS A&M FORMER STUDENTS. This is a position that badly needs fresh blood, an outsider's perspective, and no preconceived or established relationships with one set of big cigars over the other.
  
• I like White at UCF and Hocutt (sp.?) at Tech. At least talk to them.
  
• I know nothing about the AD at Auburn, but I kind of like the direction their program takes. They do not hang on to coaches who are just treading water. They've made great hires in the last few years in men's basketball, softball, and baseball.
  
• Who is Iowa State's athletic director? I think he/she needs to at least be in the conversation.

Just a few thoughts. Take them with a grain of salt if you'd like.

Danny White is definitely interesting! He put up a fight for his school in both football and basketball.

The first question is who is going to make the hire. This is the AD for Texas A&M, so the decision should be made the President of TAMU. Of course the BOR would have to tell Sharpe in no uncertain terms that he cannot be involved. I can't see that happening.

The first call should be to Commissioner Sankey. Also a call to Mike Slive would be a good idea. They should have a few good ideas. Florida recently replaced their retiring legendary AD.Jeremy Foley with the AD from Mississippi State.

I don't see a need to jump in an hire someone immediately unless a super star candidate emerges. We don't want to hire the maroon version of Steve Patterson, standard for all bad AD hires.

Danny White couldn't beat Montana after "The Catch" do not want.

Yea, that would be miracle, but it is Holy Week.

archangelus2 said:

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If Mike Slive answers our call it will truly be a miracle!

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But you would certainly listen to the advice if he did.

I think it would good idea to contact Danny White. I can't see UCF ever getting into the SEC or ACC,so UCF has hit its ceiling in the AAC>. He worked at Ole Miss and got his doctorate there. I know he ruffled feathers with Florida, so he will do what is needed to keep UT in their golden handcuffs in the Big 12.

In 2017 Danny White made $600K at UCF and is getting 5% annual bumps. He should be attainable.

McInnis80 said:

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I know Pat Hayden would be a long shot, but between the issues with "Aunt Becky" and the Health Center lawsuits it would be a good time to look for a way out of SC.

The main issue is getting Sharpe to worry about running the A&M System and stop being involved in the details in C Stat. And yes, that includes the Athletic Department.

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Pat Haden hasn't been the AD at USC since 2016.

He became USC AD in August 2010. His predecessor, Mike Garrett hired Lane Kiffin, but he presided over the Kiffin firing, Orgeron interim, Sark hiring and firing.

In 2012 USC started #1 in the polls and finished 7-5 and unranked under Kiffin, who wasn't canned until September of the following season.

Why the heck would anyone want Haden?

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Kirby Hocutt, Texas Tech $1.45 million

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Likely out of our price range with what we were paying SW.

McInnis80 said:

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I think it would good idea to contact Danny White. I can't see UCF ever getting into the SEC or ACC,so UCF has hit its ceiling in the AAC>. He worked at Ole Miss and got his doctorate there. I know he ruffled feathers with Florida, so he will do what is needed to keep UT in their golden handcuffs in the Big 12.

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If laughing at UCF is ruffled feathers then I agree

Luke The Drifter said:

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My requirements...as if I have any say in the deal...

• No one from the Pac-12 or really any west coast school. Those football programs are dying, in part because of financial mismanagement, lack of alumni support, terrible TV deals, sagging ticket sales, and a ridiculous amount of focus on non-revenue sports. Essentially, everything the AD is supposed to handle has been handled poorly at nearly every school west of Lubbock.
  
• NO TEXAS A&M FORMER STUDENTS. This is a position that badly needs fresh blood, an outsider's perspective, and no preconceived or established relationships with one set of big cigars over the other.
  
• I like White at UCF and Hocutt (sp.?) at Tech. At least talk to them.
  
• I know nothing about the AD at Auburn, but I kind of like the direction their program takes. They do not hang on to coaches who are just treading water. They've made great hires in the last few years in men's basketball, softball, and baseball.
  
• Who is Iowa State's athletic director? I think he/she needs to at least be in the conversation.

Just a few thoughts. Take them with a grain of salt if you'd like.


JASON COOK?

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85AustinAg said:

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Kirby Hocutt, Texas Tech $1.45 million

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Likely out of our price range with what we were paying SW.

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What we were paying Woodward was grossly low, and I really doubt 1.5 mil isn't out of our price range given Jimbo and buzz combine for probably one of the highest paid duos in the country.