Reusse: Jon Najarian has intriguing candidate to be Gophers' next AD

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http://www.startribune.com/jon-najarian-has-intriguing-candidate-to-be-gophers-next-ad/321764571/

Pete Najarian played linebacker for the Gophers from 1982 to 1985. He was an all-Big Ten second-teamer in his last three seasons.

Getting such a distinction as a sophomore in 1983 was quite an accomplishment, when you consider the Gophers as a unit had one of the worst defenses in the history of college football.

For instance: Najarian had a phenomenal tackling game as the '83 team was getting nudged 84-13 by Nebraska. The determination Najarian showed during that carnage in the Metrodome has been seen later in life as Pete, now 51, has built a career in the investment business.

Najarian would like to be the Gophers' new permanent (rather than interim) athletic director. I consider Pete a friend, so I'm not exactly objective on his candidacy. Neither is his brother Jon, who made the case in his brother's behalf in an e-mail sent to me this week..
 


Typical of Fatrick to slam the Gophers whenever possible. I only read what was posted so perhaps I missed all the positives.
 


MNGoldenGophers1 said:
Typical of Fatrick to slam the Gophers whenever possible. I only read what was posted so perhaps I missed all the positives.
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How is he slamming the Gophers? He just endorsed a former Gopher for AD, and praised Najarian for his effort. It's true that you have to be really good to stand out on a poor team - and that was a poor Gopher team. I know - I watched the stinkin' game.
 



He's referring to this: as the '83 team was getting nudged 84-13 by Nebraska
 

MNGoldenGophers1 said:
Typical of Fatrick to slam the Gophers whenever possible. I only read what was posted so perhaps I missed all the positives.
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You really need to be more careful when you post sarcastically. With your history of serious insight, people are bound to be confused.
 

Certainly a good number of Athletic Directors have been successful collegiate athletes, but Pete brings far more to the table than that. I've worked with Pete as my business partner since 1992 and in that time we've built trading firms that traded billions of dollars and managed hundreds of people across multiple states. This experience raising funds, managing people, setting budgets and achieving goals would be invaluable to the University of Minnesota.

When we sold our trading business in 2004 we immediately began building a team to help us create an online brokerage. Our firm won numerous industry accolades including best for options traders from Barron's for four years in a row.

We were able to accomplish this because Pete was both a tough negotiator and because of his ability to multi-task. We both had television contracts with CNBC, but Pete expanded his reach and that of our brand by signing on with ESPN and NBC Sports as well

His work with ESPN included monitoring and commenting on as many as 90 college football games on a single Saturday. If you can speak intelligently with insight about 180 disparate college football teams, coaches and programs, you can manage coaches, players and alumni relations at a prominent Big Ten institution of higher learning.

Also, Pete's daughter Alexis competes in Track & Field at another Big Ten school (Nebraska), so he is intimately aware of the support needed to keep a successful women's athletic program growing as well as the Title IX issues.

His rapport with coaches, athletes and alumni would be a fantastic boost for the University as it builds back to national prominence.

Yes, his vast army of fans on television would miss his daily presence and insights, but his ability to elevate the University through his passion for the University of Minnesota, fund-raising ability and media savvy make him the ideal candidate for Athletic Director..
 



He couldn't even convince his own daughter to run track for the Gophers? I don't think he's qualified to be our AD.
 

Being a good to great tackler in college football is probably the most important quality to have for a Big Ten AD.
 









I'd prefer a well-connected business savvy loyal Gopher Alumni with ties in the area to a kon-teagey meta tongued unmarried Tongan who has no connection to the region anytime. :cool02:

Mr Najarian, GOpher it!.:cheer::cheer::cheer:
 

Reusse's support for Najarian may force me to reconsider my support for him. Reusse rarely seems to have the U's best interests in mind.
 

hungan1 said:
I'd prefer a well-connected business savvy loyal Gopher Alumni with ties in the area to a kon-teagey meta tongued unmarried Tongan who has no connection to the region anytime. :cool02:

Mr Najarian, GOpher it!.:cheer::cheer::cheer:
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Single lives matter.
 

I just couldn't stomach the thought of a Power 5 school using their AD position as "on the job training". Love Pete, but he's totally the wrong guy. Hire him as the "budget" guy, promote him in 5 years.

mkAz said:
Reusse's support for Najarian may force me to reconsider my support for him. Reusse rarely seems to have the U's best interests in mind.
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Oh, and this, too.
 


Iceland12 said:
http://www.startribune.com/jon-najarian-has-intriguing-candidate-to-be-gophers-next-ad/321764571/

Pete Najarian played linebacker for the Gophers from 1982 to 1985. He was an all-Big Ten second-teamer in his last three seasons.

Getting such a distinction as a sophomore in 1983 was quite an accomplishment, when you consider the Gophers as a unit had one of the worst defenses in the history of college football.

For instance: Najarian had a phenomenal tackling game as the '83 team was getting nudged 84-13 by Nebraska. The determination Najarian showed during that carnage in the Metrodome has been seen later in life as Pete, now 51, has built a career in the investment business.

Najarian would like to be the Gophers' new permanent (rather than interim) athletic director. I consider Pete a friend, so I'm not exactly objective on his candidacy. Neither is his brother Jon, who made the case in his brother's behalf in an e-mail sent to me this week..
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Just a reminder that Najarian was, and still is, Patrick's guy.
 

Iceland12 said:
Certainly a good number of Athletic Directors have been successful collegiate athletes, but Pete brings far more to the table than that. I've worked with Pete as my business partner since 1992 and in that time we've built trading firms that traded billions of dollars and managed hundreds of people across multiple states. This experience raising funds, managing people, setting budgets and achieving goals would be invaluable to the University of Minnesota.

When we sold our trading business in 2004 we immediately began building a team to help us create an online brokerage. Our firm won numerous industry accolades including best for options traders from Barron's for four years in a row.

We were able to accomplish this because Pete was both a tough negotiator and because of his ability to multi-task. We both had television contracts with CNBC, but Pete expanded his reach and that of our brand by signing on with ESPN and NBC Sports as well

His work with ESPN included monitoring and commenting on as many as 90 college football games on a single Saturday. If you can speak intelligently with insight about 180 disparate college football teams, coaches and programs, you can manage coaches, players and alumni relations at a prominent Big Ten institution of higher learning.

Also, Pete's daughter Alexis competes in Track & Field at another Big Ten school (Nebraska), so he is intimately aware of the support needed to keep a successful women's athletic program growing as well as the Title IX issues.

His rapport with coaches, athletes and alumni would be a fantastic boost for the University as it builds back to national prominence.

Yes, his vast army of fans on television would miss his daily presence and insights, but his ability to elevate the University through his passion for the University of Minnesota, fund-raising ability and media savvy make him the ideal candidate for Athletic Director..
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We like Pete!.....We like Pete!
 

Pete is the color guy on the ESPN3 broadcast of St Thomas vs Linfield. Just starting now. He looks good, like an AD should. He communicates very well.
 

Don't judge him on where his daughter goes to school. Anyone who thinks they can manage a teenager's decision making process is crazy. Boyfriends, girlfriends, being close to family, getting away from family, a specific major, a certain coach any or many of these can effect the choice.

I think he'd make a very positive choice.
 




Iceland12 said:
Just a reminder that Najarian was, and still is, Patrick's guy.
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I wonder who Reusse is on this board...I made some points on why Najarian would be a good hire. I even sent a tweet to Najarian letting him know he was getting some commentary for the AD position, one day later Patrick comes out with an article on him..
 

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