Per ESPN/Pete Tramel UK is targeting Mich St AD B Batt for the AD position,
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Don’t know enough about him to have an informed opinion. From the article, looks like he has some SEC ties and has been able to get money for his athletic departments. -
Seems like he moves around a lot. But he'll be liked better than Barnhart as long as he isn't overly religious or ever oppose alcohol sales.Comment
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Sounds like Michigan St. is dysfunction Junction in regards to their school administration, and it looks like they are still in some turmoil and administrative turnover, so he may be looking for a quick out from there into something that I would think would be more stable."It don't make much sense that common sense don't make no sense no more" John PrineComment
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He's official. Looking at his resume and reading about his strengths, he seems like a really good hire. I'm so thankful we steered away from an internal hire or someone that worked under Mitch for a long time. When you look at this guys resume and compare it to someone like DeWayne Peevy, it's night and day.Comment
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Agreed with being happy this was not an internal hire. I do not know anything about the guy, but have seen people saying MSU was sad to see him go- which is a good sign.Comment
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Prodigious fundraiser, go-go energy, built-for-the-new-age of college athletics it appears. He sounds a bit like our head football coach in personality — non-stop, won’t-stop.Comment
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Coaches seem to love him as well. He used to be at Bama, in some capacity, and Saban and Oates speak very highly of him as does Tom Izzo.Philippians 4:11-4:13Comment
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Among his responsibilities at Bama, he was the sport administrator for men's basketball (https://rolltide.com/sports/mens-bas...ff/j-batt/1084) which means he was a huge part of hiring Nate Oats and the success that their basketball team has seen.
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Seeming like this is a good moveComment
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This seems like a good hire..Just watched him say a few words on WLKY with his family all decked out in blueComment
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