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Warde Manuel is a very good AD and he seemed to be the right hire when Hathaway was fired. Unfortunately, the situation at UConn changed after Manuel was hired and the job became less about athletic administration and more about positioning for a power conference, raising money, and creating positive marketing for the athletic program and university. In my opinion, the current situation at UConn does not play to his strengths, but the current situation at Michigan does. Michigan needs and athletic administrator that can hire the right football coach and unite the various constituencies at Michigan. That is Warde.
 
CTMike said:
If this were to happen, I can't fault him for going to his alma mater. But if you think we are toxic from a CR perspective now, just wait until the "UConn AD Leaves for Greener Pastures" headlines. That will directly be interpreted as a vote of "no confidence" in UConn's prospects.

I hope he stays. His work here is unfinished...
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No, it wouldn't. I just completely disagree that anyone will be looking for deeper meaning if a UConn AD were to leave for the University of Michigan and that is before you even take into account that it's his alma mater. It's a much more high profile job, plain and simple.
 
I like Warde and think he's done a good job in trying to clean up the mess left by the incompetence of Jeff Hathaway. That said, if he were to leave for Michigan (or another job), while I would not like it, I would be confident that President Herbst will find a good replacement that would help compliment her B1G push. And if he left for Michigan, that would be one more vote in UCONN's corner inside the B1G. He can spread the Good Word to all curious midwesterners about what UCONN has to offer.
 
husky10 said:
Wow Michigan fans are ridiculous, they are going to take one of the Harbaugh brothers away from the NFL to coach at Michigan? Greg Schiano is far more likely to be their coach next season unless something drastically changes within the Ravens or 49ers organization.
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There is an entitlement mentality related to Michigan football that borders on outright arrogance. I'm sure that some of their fans are convinced they can get Nick Saban to replace Brady Hoke.
 
CTMike said:
I agree that you can't fault him if he left for his alma mater. Michigan is Michigan. I just know that, perception wise, it will be said that he saw UConn as a dead end. That's just my opinion on how it will be perceived, correctly or not.
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This job will be a dead end for Warde if he doesn't get out of it soon. That has more to do with Warde than the job.
 
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nelsonmuntz said:
This job will be a dead end for Warde if he doesn't get out of it soon. That has more to do with Warde than the job.
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Aside from CR, which we could debate his impact on the ACC decision all day, what do you think he could be doing better.

1) If Ollie ever wants the NBA, the money he'll receive would cover any buy out.
2) He brought in the ND D coordinator who was a season removed from D coordinator of the year.
3) The basketball facility is now finished.
4) He's doing a nice job given our conference situation in schedule basketball and football games.
5) Hockey East is beginning this fall.
6) Our presence on social media, the rebrand ( aside from the helmets) have been a success.
7) Plans in place for new athletic facilities in storrs ( hockey, soccer I believe)

My main gripe is the season ticket pricing model, but other than that where do you fault him?
 
nelsonmuntz said:
This job will be a dead end for Warde if he doesn't get out of it soon. That has more to do with Warde than the job.
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I disagree. I see Manuel to Michigan as a very real possibility, and probably one that Michigan wants to pursue. Other than the Ollie contract, you can't really say he did a bad job. A great job? No. I think he's floating around mediocrity.

He could turn to Michigan and say, "Look what I had to work with - it sucked," and he'll be on a plane to Ann Arbor.
 
If Warde leaves, do we look for a replacement from the Big Ten conference, or does Sue reach out to her ACC contacts and find someone that can smooth the tension on that front? Sort of playing both sides.
 
freescooter said:
Can't wait until Warde unveils the new Michigan helmets. Se ya, winged hemets!...little badger eyeballs in blue peering out from the front of the ...but hey, they are free!
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Badger?
 
the main reason Warde was brought in, to create an image of doing something about the APR situation, is no longer relevant. I agree with the poster who said his strengths are out of synch with UConn's needs now. He is what he is. Did a bad job on conference realignment, bad job on the new logo stuff, poor job of marketing the product. Other than Ollie, the jury is still out on his coaching hires, and let's face it, Ollie was "his" hire only in name. Cavanaugh looks to be a good recruiter but his team underperformed a bit last year. Hard to really evaluate that given the transitional nature of the program, but they lost some critical games to bad teams down the stretch, which is worrisome. Diaco also looks to be a solid recruiter but you have to question his game day coaching at this point. Both would get an incomplete though. I'd say at best, Manuel has been a mediocre hire, though not entirely his doing. he was brought in for a particular need and the ground changed almost immediately.
 
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Hey Nelson.....Warde will be attending one of our upcoming tailgates.

Would you like to meet him?

Oh, that's right. You really don't exist as no one on the BY has ever met you.

Yes, Warde is so bad at his job he is on the short list for Michigan.
 
huskymedic said:
Badger?
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Yup...assuming it is downloadable from the internet for free, who cares that Michigan has been the wolverines forever? He changed UConn to some sort of cross between a teddy bear and some generic dog/wolf.
 
noeynox said:
If Warde leaves, do we look for a replacement from the Big Ten conference, or does Sue reach out to her ACC contacts and find someone that can smooth the tension on that front? Sort of playing both sides.
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Tim Pernetti - Has a ton of contacts with the B1G and knows Delany personally. Also has experience with getting a university added to the B1G.
 
noeynox said:
If Warde leaves, do we look for a replacement from the Big Ten conference, or does Sue reach out to her ACC contacts and find someone that can smooth the tension on that front? Sort of playing both sides.
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I would guess B1G. The state of CT didn't just pour an additional $1.5B into UCONN's research to try to get into the ACC.

But let's wait and see how this all pans out (if anything pans out at all) first.
 
noeynox said:
If Warde leaves, do we look for a replacement from the Big Ten conference, or does Sue reach out to her ACC contacts and find someone that can smooth the tension on that front? Sort of playing both sides.
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Eugene B. DeFilippo Jr is available and knows how to mitigate the "BC doesnt want UConn in ACC" - I kid!
I think it will be tough to find an established AD to move from Big10/ACC to UConn - we will be looking as assoicate directors who probably dont have the 'experience' but are the up and coming names.

Sort of like hiring Head Coaches who have only coordinator/assistant experience.
 
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Bonehead said:
Eugene B. DeFilippo Jr is available and knows how to mitigate the "BC doesnt want UConn in ACC" - I kid!
I think it will be tough to find an established AD to move from Big10/ACC to UConn - we will be looking as assoicate directors who probably dont have the 'experience' but are the up and coming names.

Sort of like hiring Head Coaches who have only coordinator/assistant experience.
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Both Bates and Warde came from the MAC. Wouldn't be shocked to see us go after another MAC AD if it is necessary to replace him.
 
BNich said:
Can we worry about this when it happens and not now as Warde is still at Uconn?
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We could -
But if I am Susan I would worry/concern/have a plan now as opposed to waiting for it to happen. Be Proactive and not Reactive -
 
Bonehead said:
We could -
But if I am Susan I would worry/concern/have a plan now as opposed to waiting for it to happen. Be Proactive and not Reactive -
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Thank god you're not Susan.
 
BNich said:
Thank god you're not Susan.
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Agreed - I am not educated enough to have her job.

So you dont think she should have information for possible replacements now? She should just wait until he says 'Hey Hun, I am heading to Michigan - Im leaving Friday?'

Then she should begin to ask around and determine who might be a good fit? Curious.
 
BNich said:
Can we worry about this when it happens and not now as Warde is still at Uconn?
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Agree with you...I'd rather not worry about this until the day comes that Brandon is let go or steps down. But @Bonehead is also right - all lead staff like President Herbst should have contingency plans and a short list of desired candidates for all positions, including AD, if an opening were to occur. I'm sure she does.
 
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Bonehead said:
We could -
But if I am Susan I would worry/concern/have a plan now as opposed to waiting for it to happen. Be Proactive and not Reactive -
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I think it is obvious, and I am sure they have discussed this. Warde probably wouldn't leave for most other jobs, but I think AD at Michigan is his perfect job. He couldn't say no. So we need to have a candidate list, and we need to act on it ASAP if he is leaving. Would want Diaco, Ollie and Geno to all be comfortable with any new AD.
 
Bonehead said:
Agreed - I am not educated enough to have her job.

So you dont think she should have information for possible replacements now? She should just wait until he says 'Hey Hun, I am heading to Michigan - Im leaving Friday?'

Then she should begin to ask around and determine who might be a good fit? Curious.
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No. I agree with you.
 
Bonehead said:
Agreed - I am not educated enough to have her job.

So you dont think she should have information for possible replacements now? She should just wait until he says 'Hey Hun, I am heading to Michigan - Im leaving Friday?'

Then she should begin to ask around and determine who might be a good fit? Curious.
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But at the same time it's not our job to worry about it. Nothing we can do.
 
CTGoonie said:
Tim Pernetti - Has a ton of contacts with the B1G and knows Delany personally. Also has experience with getting a university added to the B1G.
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That is not a bad thought process, though it is believed the heavy lifting on that front was done by Bob Mulcahy.
 
BNich said:
But at the same time it's not our job to worry about it. Nothing we can do.
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You are correct - nothing we can do, or maybe you are wrong. Many thought there was nothing we could do about the obnoxious Husky sound but low and behold change occurred.

I am NOT saying I am doing this nor should we but if there was a swell of posters who felt that losing Warde would be an issue they could voice their concern to the Presidents office, march out front with signs - whatever in an attempt to show Warde love or make the President make every effort to keep him.

If its not our job to worry there is no need for the BY then - there are over a 10000's worried posts on this board. Somethings we can change you just dont know it yet...



"Worry refers to the thoughts, images and emotions of a negative nature in which mental attempts are made[vague] to avoid anticipated potential threats.[1] As an emotion it is experienced as anxiety or concern about a real or imagined issue, often personal issues such as health or finances, or broader issues such as environmental pollution and social or technological change. Most people experience short-lived periods of worry in their lives without incident; indeed, a moderate amount of worrying may even have positive effects, if it prompts people to take precautions (e.g., fastening their seat belt or buying fire insurance) or avoid risky behaviours (e.g., angering dangerous animals, or binge drinking).

Excessive worry is the main component of generalized anxiety disorder."
 
Changing the dog sounds is one thing. Affecting a potential hire at the AD level is totally different.
 
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