Balsy Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I think he should be our next Athletics Director. Now THAT would be a good idea. And THAT would bring POSITIVE attention and a positive image to UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've already expressed enough of my disgust over this situation in the past, but let me just add this... If this guy ever becomes the "leader" on my alma mater, I'll probably save myself the embarrassment by telling far fewer people about where I went to college. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Not interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 My source tells me that if asked, he would decline. Is this the same friend/source that oft claimed that Coach Tressel had zero interest in the University of Akron in any capacity? I wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 First of all, Dr. Proenza took a glorified high school and turned it into a University. There is a great line in a chick-flick uttered by a butler advising Jenifer Lopez in the movie Maid In Manhattan. "We are measured by how well we rise after falling." In my opinion, Coach Tressel has risen far above being a disgraced football coach. I think Jim Tressel would make a great President of the University of Akron. But, I am opinionated. I know the man personally as some on this board know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I love how it's the week leading up to the Wagon Wheel Game and all we seem to want to talk about is Jim Tressel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 @GoZips, I happen to know that @Hilltopper's source is rock solid. So I believe that if Jim Tressel were offered the position today, he'd likely turn it down based on what that source is saying. What I've learned over the years is that it's difficult to predict how people change over time and under different circumstances. So when the selection committee ultimately comes up with their first choice and an offer is made, I don't know for sure how Tressel might respond if he were the one to get the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Regarding your first and third points. Nonsense. Well, seeing how elaborate and solid your argument is, I'm sold that Tressel will be a great president. <-- [sarcasm] I think that he is well suited for the job of AD if one comes open soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Honestly, what do you guys think a University president actually does? I'm curious.I've seen the commericals, he holds the energy of innovation in his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Well, seeing how elaborate and solid your argument is, I'm sold that Tressel will be a great president. <-- [sarcasm] I think that he is well suited for the job of AD if one comes open soon. Rather than NONSENSE, I could have been less succinct and written that your claims that (1) prior to Proenza, Akron was a glorified high school, and (2) your belief that the input of the university president is more than a rubber stamp of promotion and tenure decisions already made by others, reveal an appalling lack of knowledge about the history of the university and the operation of same. But, I didn't because I was afraid that might hurt your feelings. Go Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Deja vu. "It's a travesty for a nonacademic to head a great research university." That was one of the protest comments made when Mitch Daniels, a career politician with a law degree, was named president of Purdue University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Deja vu. That was one of the protest comments made when Mitch Daniels, a career politician with a law degree, was named president of Purdue University. I'd be equally upset if a politician (or a former one) became our President. Mitch Daniels has the academic credentials by virtue of possessing a law degree, but I don't think he was ever a faculty member, so he does not have the experience. Tressel for AD when TW's contract is up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I love how it's the week leading up to the Wagon Wheel Game and all we seem to want to talk about is Jim Tressel. The selection of a new President is much more important than a pillow fight rivalry game. Afterall, UA is first and foremost an academic institution. If you have any doubt about how crucial the selection of new leadership is, take a look at the empty seats at the Info on Saturday. (No, this is not a jab at Coach Bowden or iCoach.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 The selection of a new President is much more important than a pillow fight rivalry game. Afterall, UA is first and foremost an academic institution. If you have any doubt about how crucial the selection of new leadership is, take a look at the empty seats at the Info on Saturday. (No, this is not a jab at Coach Bowden or iCoach.) You're probably right. What do I know, anyway? I have a degree from a glorified high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipgrad01 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 You're probably right. What do I know, anyway? I have a degree from a glorified high school. Me too, and I had been reminded of this several times by hourly workers from Barberton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 You're probably right. What do I know, anyway? I have a degree from a glorified high school. This was not a personal attack, and I never said UA was a glorified high school. I agreed with the majority of a post that made this claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo Zip Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 All right... I apologize to those I offended by my glorified high school statement. I do however stick to the point that Dr. Proenza has drastically increased the academic prestige of the university. Before 2000, most people went to class and left immediately after class. Now, most people live on or immediately off campus. Before 2000, you drove between the buildings, now we have a campus. Before 2000, most professors taught classes and went home. Now, professors attract more funds, perform research, publish findings, and register more patents. Again, I didn't mean to insult any body's education. I am sorry if you were offended by my comments. I am not going to discuss Tressel's candidacy anymore, I hope he really is not interested in the job. Go Zips! beat Can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 ESPN highlights Tressel's Principles of Coaching class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 ESPN highlights Tressel's Principles of Coaching class. Great article. Lays to rest some of the doubts people have that he's just collecting a paycheck as a figurehead that does the occasional speaking engagement. He joined Akron in February 2012 as vice president for strategic engagement, and eventually became VP of student success. It's not a cushy job to get a famous name on campus. Tressel oversees areas like admissions and recruitment, academic support, retention, financial aid and the career center. He made major changes to the way Akron attracts, admits, educates and advises students. As of last week, Akron had received about 3,000 more freshman applications than it had the previous year, an increase of 52 percent. Tressel moved the career center from a far-flung location to the middle of the student union. He set up the Roo Crew, which connects alumni and others around the university community with current students to assist with job placement. More than 700 alumni are part of the group. "He immediately saw our entire framework for recruitment and admissions and counseling and tutoring and advising with fresh eyes," Proenza said. "He has restructured the admissions process, the scholarship process. He has had a tremendous impact." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendofzippy Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Before I read that article, I was sure he'd eventually return to a sideline. After reading, I have no idea now, but picturing him as our next president suddenly doesn't seem so far-fetched. Great article though. Glad he's at Akron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 JT is a great guy. Most don't know the whole story of what went down and only want to hate. He is great for Akron and is a local guy. I don't think he is Presidential material, but I could see AD possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I don't think he is Presidential material, but I could see AD possibly. I'm one of the Tressel haters, but he's warmed up on me the past several years...perhaps because I see him sporting Akron gear? Anywho, I would 100% oppose him being our president. I would 200% support him being our AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm one of the Tressel haters, but he's warmed up on me the past several years...perhaps because I see him sporting Akron gear? Anywho, I would 100% oppose him being our president. I would 200% support him being our AD. As would I. He's not presidential material. He's a sports guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendofzippy Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 All right... I apologize to those I offended by my glorified high school statement. I do however stick to the point that Dr. Proenza has drastically increased the academic prestige of the university. Before 2000, most people went to class and left immediately after class. Now, most people live on or immediately off campus. Before 2000, you drove between the buildings, now we have a campus. Before 2000, most professors taught classes and went home. Now, professors attract more funds, perform research, publish findings, and register more patents. Again, I didn't mean to insult any body's education. I am sorry if you were offended by my comments. I am not going to discuss Tressel's candidacy anymore, I hope he really is not interested in the job. Go Zips! beat Can't. Absolutely nothing here is accurate. I graduated in 96. Plenty of the things you claim weren't happening were absolutely happening at the time. Proenza has done an excellent job, but give me break. I was an engineering major. When the NSA came to do interviews for co-op, they mentioned that MIT was the only school they picked from before Akron. Most of my professors also worked in high level positions in the "real world" but were always available to help. As a side note, I didn't get picked by NSA, though a few of my friends did and I remember being disappointed. Now I feel like I caught a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 ... He's not presidential material. He's a sports guy. Right. That's why UA made him VP for Sports Success ... oh wait, it's VP for Student Success. None of the departments that report to him are sports-related. He's failing miserably because he's only a sports guy. UA is collapsing due to having a sports guy in a key non-sports executive position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 When the NSA came to do interviews for co-op, they mentioned that MIT was the only school they picked from before Akron. When I was in graduate school, I knew two guys who applied for an NSA positions and got them. As part of the process, the candidates put in names of people to be interviewed by the FBI as a background check and I was a referral for both of them. One day, a knock on my apartment door happened and I opened it up to see the hottest, youngest, female FBI agent I could imagine... Complete with a gun under her coat and a badge. It was great interview and she was really funny. Didn't take herself too seriously and flirted a little. I considered trying to turn it into a Penthouse Forum moment, but I was a little concerned about pulling the trigger on something like that with a woman who had a device under her coat with a trigger. True story.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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