Ellis Island. Was originally Cohenhead.Conehead is a Jewish surname?
Sorry to say this, but he's the guy I want for Michigan's new AD.
I thought Conehead was French.My family has been Catholic for at least 6 generations from what I know of; but, with my last name, I have been invited to join the local Synagogue every time I move. Sticking Catholic primarily because the Church has better food (Italian) than the Synagogue.
I thought Conehead was French.
Once Warde is gone, he will not be thinking about UConn anymore.
Conehead is a Jewish surname?
Sorry to say this, but he's the guy I want for Michigan's new AD.
Hiring a connected alumnus from Colorado St to be one's new AD has always proven to be a good strategy, right? Just one word, Hathaway.
I have heard Long as the top choice. Just look at the athletic budgets of the two schools and tell me what the better job is.
Yeah..and we got his replacement....that didn't work out so wellJurich was at Colorado State before Louisville; and he is one of the movers in the industry.
My family has been Catholic for at least 6 generations from what I know of; but, with my last name, I have been invited to join the local Synagogue every time I move. Sticking Catholic primarily because the Church has better food (Italian) than the Synagogue.
I think Warde is at the top of the list at the moment. Lots of chatter.
Although there could be a dark horse out there that could change the race. Somebody like Oliver Luck could toss his hat in the ring and make it a toss up.
Done! As much as I'd hate to lose Manuel, done.... in a heartbeat.I'd hate to lose Warde, but if has to be, can we work out a deal? Warde and an assistant AD to be named later to the B1G in exchange for an invite?
I can't see how Bates has support. The BC football and basketball programs have both fallen into the dumpster under his watch, ticket sales are all down, season ticket sales are down. It really makes no sense.That all makes sense. I think the students would throw Schlissel overboard if he brought in another guy that has difficulty seeing the big picture.
Based on instinct (no insider knowledge) I believe Warde's record will be looked at very favorably. Although, Bates seems to have more support than I expected. Above all, I hope this doesn't drag on for moths.
Above all, I hope this doesn't drag on for months.
Sorry guys...On the AD search. ... Sources said Jim Hackett wants to turn the reins over to the new AD by the start of the new year.
Also... UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel is the favorite.
Comments cited above by Michigan's Schlissel certainly highlight some of Warde's background. Most likely, Susie Herbst's proactively identified a narrow list of B1G-affiliated, rock star targets.I think Warde Manuel would be a great fit for Michigan. My gut tells me it is a distinct possibility that he will move on.
... but, but, but he took too long to fire Pasqualoni....and donuts....and pina coladas...Anyone who thinks Warde isn't high on the list for the job has an ax to grind. He's managed a huge B1G sized athletic department, he's handled the move of the hockey program to full D1 scholarship status, he's got multiple national titles, he brought in a winning coach at Buffalo, he's been involved in the fund raising and building of a state of the art basketball facility, he's getting new soccer, baseball, and softball facilities built. He's handled the retirement of a legendary coach. On paper it's pretty damn impressive. The knock is that we aren't in a P5 and some think he could have handled the retirement/Ollie situation better...these are minority positions though and you have to wonder how much anyone outside of UConn's fan base will hold that against him. I don't think anyone will. My main knock on him is that I think the writing was on the wall long before he fired Pasqualoni and he probably should have done it sooner, but I think it wasn't unreasonable to wait until he did.
I think he's gone. I'll be happy if he stays.