re: Food for thought: Angry Gazillionaire who was ponying up buyout.....

Posted by GRTiger

On a roof eating alligator pie

Member since Dec 2008

63214 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 10:56 pm to CRAZY 4 LSU

I'm not patronizing you. That response was more to the board in general. And even in that context, it wasn't patronizing. It was trying to adjust the perspective based on my humble opinion. Sorry if it came off as condescending.

I don't blame the president for considering everything in excess of the athletic department any more than I blame the director of Athletics for not convincing the powers of the importance of his area of responsibilities.

Posted by GeauxLSUGeaux

1 room down from Erin Andrews

Member since May 2004

23361 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 10:58 pm to GRTiger

quote:
What? The President of the University put academics before Athletics (or more precisely, the politics around academics). His actions, while perceived as detrimental to the athletic program, we're aligned with his job description. Alleva is responsible for the AD. If he's ineffectual at making his case, he shouldn't have that position. It's not worth discussing here, but the President of a flagship University is supposed to consider more than athletics. The AD has one job.

Academics has nothing to do with private donors paying for a coaching change. But way to make that straw man. Hopefully nobody is stupid enough to believe anything that you have written. This wasn't about academics it was about.public perception.

Posted by GRTiger

On a roof eating alligator pie

Member since Dec 2008

63214 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 11:03 pm to GeauxLSUGeaux

I agree it was about public perception. That isn't a factor to be dismissed. I also believe it had a lot to do with the fact that many with decision making power truly believes Miles is a great coach. You don't buy the same year, make and model car as the one you currently have if it means still paying for both. If the deal for a true/guaranteed upgrade didn't work, it is not surprising that they decided not to make the change.

Posted by Red Stick Tigress

Tiger Stadium

Member since Nov 2005

17864 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 11:09 pm to GRTiger

quote:
If the deal for a true/guaranteed upgrade didn't work, it is not surprising that they decided not to make the change.

I don't know if Jimbo was an upgrade but I'd like to think so. I truly believe the many millions scared F'King off.

Posted by GRTiger

On a roof eating alligator pie

Member since Dec 2008

63214 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 11:13 pm to Red Stick Tigress

Definitely. It might have been the wrong decision, but I won't pretend it should have been totally disregarded in the decision.

If they thought even Jimbo wouldn't do better than 8-10 wins the next few years, and they truly thought Les could do the same, in their eyes it would be dumb to spend that money for no significant improvement.

This post was edited on 12/3/15 at 11:15 pm

Posted by BasilBogomil

Member since Dec 2012

6096 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 11:29 pm to CRAZY 4 LSU

quote:
LSU fans shouldn't want Joe fired.

Only if he promises to take at least 18 hours worth of Public Relations courses next semester.

Posted by CarrolltonTiger

New Orleans

Member since Aug 2005

50291 posts

Posted on 12/3/15 at 11:59 pm to CharlesLSU

quote:
that's my hypothetical angle

Pretty sure the BOS has lengthy staggered terms, a new governor doesn't just get to appoint a new board.