Mark Coyle Sole Finalist for U of M Director of Athletics position

[beavergopher]

Why not?

I've worked plenty of jobs where I applied, didn't get it and nobody thought twice about it.

These people aren't Klingons...

They disguised the look of relief well.

 

[wait!what?]

I'd say likely

this is career poison in the business world. no one does this. You interim and get it or go.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

They disguised the look of relief well.

Naw they're pretty open about it at this point.

One person brought cake... again.

 

[Some Day...Is Coming!]

Looks like a really good hire. The fact that he knows the area and the university bodes well for a long term commitment. As someone above said, I hope he gets the resources, support and freedom needed to do the job right.

Exactly!

 

[dpodoll68]

I think what I'm most disappointed about is that we hired someone with AD experience. Everyone knows that those are the worst AD candidates.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

I think what I'm most disappointed about is that we hired someone with AD experience. Everyone knows that those are the worst AD candidates.

Damn scots, they ruined scotland!

 

[goldengophers]

Everyone at Syracuse seems raw about it, a positive for us I'd say.

 

[zman]

Everyone at Syracuse seems raw about it, a positive for us I'd say.

But is it real raw?

 

[gophersfan]

KSTP 5 and Big Ten Network and Kare 11 is airing the news conference live right now.

 

[GophersInIowa]

KSTP 5 and Big Ten Network and Kare 11 is airing the news conference live right now.

Supposedly the BTN is as well.

 

[PhillyGopher]

this is career poison in the business world. no one does this. You interim and get it or go.

LOL "the business world"

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

I wonder what his policy on "donations" is.

 

[mplsbadger]

Hopefully someone will warn him to check with the governor before creating any student ticket bundles.

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

Damn scots, they ruined scotland!

Nicely played!

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

Everyone at Syracuse seems raw about it, a positive for us I'd say.

I take the rawness as being a good sign. I'd be worry if they were saying: "He's MN problem now."

 

[westcoastgopher11]

As a shameless Najarian booster, I'm very happy with this hire.

 

[mplsbadger]

Anyone have a good chronicle of events that happened while Coyle was with the department? I have to assume he was on Maturi's leadership team.

For example was he here when Mason was fired? When Lucia was hired? It would be interesting to know.

 

[gopher7]

Anyone have a good chronicle of events that happened while Coyle was with the department? I have to assume he was on Maturi's leadership team.

For example was he here when Mason was fired? When Lucia was hired? It would be interesting to know.

Looks like he was in Minnesota from 2001-2005. If that is the case then the only major coaching change that would have taken place was in women's basketball.

 

[60's Guy]

Like I said...

I knew all along those were the people who should be on the dang committee. I'm pleased with their help in choosing our new A.D. Hat's off to the committee! Excellent choice! Go Gophers!

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

Anyone have a good chronicle of events that happened while Coyle was with the department? I have to assume he was on Maturi's leadership team.

For example was he here when Mason was fired? When Lucia was hired? It would be interesting to know.

He was the Director of Marketing. Then Associate AD for External Affairs, where he was the main negotiator for media and licensing.

His direct sports contact started at Kentucky in 2005.

 

[beavergopher]

I hope they did due dilegence on his tongue.

 

[Iceland12]

So the question now is, does he keep Beth Goetz as asst. AD?

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During the press conference he mentioned meeting wth her earlier and hoping she'd stay on.

From Gopher Lady's Post:

• I have a great deal of respect for Beth, I followed this program closely over the past 9 months. I look forward to working with her.

 

[STPGopher]

But is it real raw?

Awesome!
Love me some Brewster!

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

Well done. Kudos.

 

[6 Nov 1999]

Awesome!
Love me some Brewster!

I hold no grudge against Tim Brewster. The problem is that man who fired Brewster's predecessor. Tim Brewster is not a financial idiot. He was offered a 7 figure job and took it. Who amongst us would not do the same if given the opportunity?

 

[Ignatius L Hoops]

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...nesota_athletic_director_syracuse_buyout.html

Syracuse, N.Y. — The University of Minnesota has agreed to pay Syracuse University $500,000 for the buyout of athletic director Mark Coyle's contract, according to multiple reports

 

[oldauggie]

Just watched the press conference. Mark Coyle is absolutely rock solid, professional and a family guy. Well done President Kaler!

 

[dpodoll68]

Well done. Kudos.

Thank you sir!

 

[60's Guy]

Mark Coyle Press Conference

Just watched the press conference. Mark Coyle is absolutely rock solid, professional and a family guy. Well done President Kaler!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLvNkei1OJQ

 

[Spoofin]

I hold no grudge against Tim Brewster. The problem is that man who fired Brewster's predecessor.

Yep, things were going through the roof with the predecessor.