zippy42 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsbandman Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!!Mack has been nothing special for us. The fact that he has PLENTY of unfinished business here and is already trying to find the door puts it all in perspective now. If he wants to go let him go. He is replaceable Proenza is the man. He has done more for this university and athletic program than any AD we have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Mack's been nothing but a gentleman everytime I've encountered him. I think he doesn't get as much credit as he might otherwise get, since most of his contributions have been completely behind the scenes in fund raising and working to finalize the stadium project.No need to throw a guy under the bus. He's working hard for the Zips Nation.And Caleb will end up being a great hire .. probably Kest also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldZipper Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Mack's been nothing but a gentleman everytime I've encountered him. I think he doesn't get as much credit as he might otherwise get, since most of his contributions have been completely behind the scenes in fund raising and working to finalize the stadium project.No need to throw a guy under the bus. He's working hard for the Zips Nation.And Caleb will end up being a great hire .. probably Kest also.Mack didn't hired Caleb...that was all Waddell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Mack didn't hired Caleb...that was all Waddell.That was my understanding too?To me, the jury is out on Mack. The stadium project was 90% complete when he arrived. His three premier programs have coaches from the previous, or interim, administration. They're doing well, in varying degrees, and he has handled the contract situations well, but he hasn't made any "impact" coaching decisions. Lost the golf coach to K.e.n.t. Lost a softball coach (or two?). Marketing has been underwhelming. Odd policy decisions like the reserved/GA seating at the Rubber Bowl, the parking debacle, the Z-Fund changeover where you can't designate the program that gets your $$...etc.No hosannas from me at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Mack's been nothing but a gentleman everytime I've encountered him. I think he doesn't get as much credit as he might otherwise get, since most of his contributions have been completely behind the scenes in fund raising and working to finalize the stadium project.No need to throw a guy under the bus. He's working hard for the Zips Nation.And Caleb will end up being a great hire .. probably Kest also.The guys are right about Caleb. BUT, can you tell us what YOU have heard about fundraising? I'm told it is off substantially, that the department is treading red ink, in part because of the bloated marketing staff. Comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno aka Menace Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Mack's been nothing but a gentleman everytime I've encountered him. I think he doesn't get as much credit as he might otherwise get, since most of his contributions have been completely behind the scenes in fund raising and working to finalize the stadium project.No need to throw a guy under the bus. He's working hard for the Zips Nation.And Caleb will end up being a great hire .. probably Kest also.The guys are right about Caleb. BUT, can you tell us what YOU have heard about fundraising? I'm told it is off substantially, that the department is treading red ink, in part because of the bloated marketing staff. Comments?How do you guys get this information?! Damn everyone on this site has an inside source, that is why i love this board!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-P Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Good luck!Congrats on all your outstanding accomplishments and good work.What a great steal for Pitt.Damn, how are we going to make it without Mack????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!!I got hammered on this site for saying that Rhoades/Brookhart are only here to pad there resumes and move on. Neither has any attachment or fondness for this area much less Uof A..both are young and looking to "glow in the dark"...don't try to tell me that either of them has a REAL commitment to AKRON...move on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is anyone else thinking what I'm thinking? If Mack goes to Pitt, look for JD to go back to Pitt as their new head coach because Wannstadt is doing a horrible job there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BIDDY Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is anyone else thinking what I'm thinking? If Mack goes to Pitt, look for JD to go back to Pitt as their new head coach because Wannstadt is doing a horrible job there. Absolutely, positively, no way that will happen. If Mack goes East, JD goes West, they will not end up together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I got hammered on this site for saying that Rhoades/Brookhart are only here to pad there resumes and move on.Name a coach at Akron that has "padded" their resume here and moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Huggy Bear is the only one that comes to mind. Ken Lolla possibly? But your point is well taken, Dr. Z. Other than Tom Amstutz at Toledo (FB) and our own KD in hoops, there aren't any HC's that come to mind in any MAC sport that have a particular desire for a long term ("this is my dream job") career at the school to which they are currently employed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!!not happening. asked mack myself and he said no. i choose to believe him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I got hammered on this site for saying that Rhoades/Brookhart are only here to pad there resumes and move on.Name a coach at Akron that has "padded" their resume here and moved on. and just how much HEaD coaching experience did o'l JD have when he got here? None? OH...then he padded his resume...And 'ol Mack? an AD somehwhere else?...no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!!not happening. asked mack myself and he said no. i choose to believe him. Do you really think Mac or any coach looking for another job is going to tell you or anybody else that they are actively pursuing job ops? No Way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 It has come to my attention from an incredibly reliable source that our Director of Athletics,Mack Rhoades has thrown his name in the hat for the AD job at Pitt. This is shocking becausethe guy has only been here for less than two years and basically hasn't done anything. Mike Thomas set up all of the stadium plans that hve been put into place. Would a Big East school really even grant this guy an interview? I hope Pitt talks to our head coaches first!!!not happening. asked mack myself and he said no. i choose to believe him. Do you really think Mac or any coach looking for another job is going to tell you or anybody else that they are actively pursuing job ops? No Way!as an athlete i choose to believe that my ad would not lie about something like that point blank to my face. there is that possibility, but you're asking more out of me to think he's a lier than to believe what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronad Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I'm not saying he is a liar, it's just that when you get into negotiations such as this, all parties want to to keep things confidential until all the i's have been dotted and t's crossed.I have had several dealings with Mac and found him to be honest and forthright. As far as his tenure at Akron is concerned, I think the jury is still out on him, much the same way as it is out on JD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 agreed...look no further than the Saban situation last year with the Dolphins and Bama...... i agree that the jury is still out on Mac but one thing I will give him credit for is the increase in corporate contributions. while some say he's in the red, there really isn't a mid major that isn't. with the interest of akron on the rise i seriously doubt they are loosing any more than the previous admin....that said he still needs to do more....it's the how part that's the though question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm not saying he is a liar, it's just that when you get into negotiations such as this, all parties want to to keep things confidential until all the i's have been dotted and t's crossed.I have had several dealings with Mac and found him to be honest and forthright. As far as his tenure at Akron is concerned, I think the jury is still out on him, much the same way as it is out on JD.you are right zips junkie...neither Rhoades nor Brookhart have ANY attachment to Akron other than a pay check right now...thats why NO ONE should believe they are not ready to move on if they think they can get a bigger check...its all business or so THEY say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Just curious Lee, what's your solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just curious Lee, what's your solution. As far as the coach is concerned, find somebody with a HEAD coaching resume...whether that is at I-AA or D-II,they ARE out there, especially with a new stadium coming...the AD? try to find somebody old enough to know who the hell Gordon Larson and Jim Dennison are...we have guys who are half MY age, well almost, running multi million dollar prgrams with a multi million dollar stadium coming who haven't found the MEN'S room at the D-I level. Don't tell me that UCONN,Central Florida, South Florida, Buffalo can get solid coaches and win in a reasonable amount of time. Hell OU got the head coach at Nebraska. I'd take my chances with that. Cincinnati got a solid OSU assitant and developed into a winner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just curious Lee, what's your solution. As far as the coach is concerned, find somebody with a HEAD coaching resume...whether that is at I-AA or D-II,they ARE out there, especially with a new stadium coming...the AD? try to find somebody old enough to know who the hell Gordon Larson and Jim Dennison are...we have guys who are half MY age, well almost, running multi million dollar prgrams with a multi million dollar stadium coming who haven't found the MEN'S room at the D-I level. Don't tell me that UCONN,Central Florida, South Florida, Buffalo can get solid coaches and win in a reasonable amount of time. Hell OU got the head coach at Nebraska. I'd take my chances with that. Cincinnati got a solid OSU assitant and developed into a winner...Some new information and confusion for me contained in your post Lee. For example, I didn't realize Turner Gill was a head coach before getting the Buffalo job. For what sport did Cincy hire an OSU assistant and become a winner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zip37 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 As one who remembers Larson/Dennison era I have to agree in the most part w/Zipmeister, one exception-- Mike Waddell would be a GREAT replacement should Mac move on/out.With ball ammunition lock and loas, and of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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