John Wildhack named new SU AD

[cpatrocks]

DOMEBO!

 

[shandeezy7]

His brother is also a longtime member of the CNY community - a well-respected businessman and a longtime Syracuse University Football supporter.

This is a truly inspired hire by the Chancellor.

Is this his brother?

Henry J. Wildhack | LinkedIn

Former Senior Associate AD at SU?

 

[Orijinal]

DOMEBO!

Oh, sometimes things just get better and better when you stick around the forum just a little longer

 

[KaiserUEO]

I take it that you don't really understand the boss/employee relationship that well.
1.It was Syverud's decision to appease the NCAA by forcing JB to set a retirement date.
2.If there are public pronouncements to the contrary, those are Syverud's announcements to make.
3.The headline almost comes off as though JB is campaigning to overrule the boss and be allowed to keep his job.
4.Must make for a great dynamic with Mike, don't you think?

i take it you don't understand the boss/employee relationship of major public figures who are bigger than their boss'.

and also underlings who don't give a Flying F.

eggers, shaw, cantor, syvy...all boss' who reaped the benefits of all the $$$ JB provides the school

1. the NCAA didnt give a F and wont give a F if he stays. whether its 3-4-5-10 years after the investigation...he gone, damage done. (give him his Wins back!!)
2. JB didnt really say anything bad, just that he likes this hire so much he'd consider staying longer...and we'll see. Syvy doesn't have to do anything other than shake his head when asked about what JB says.
3. that's a reach. and blame the headline, not the quote.
4. cant argue that!!

 

[shandeezy7]

Is this his brother?

Henry J. Wildhack | LinkedIn

Former Senior Associate AD at SU?

I guess Bud answered that question for me:

John Wildhack's brother on new AD: 'John is a Syracuse guy; He's not going to leave'

 

[JoeSU]

Wildhack is the type of refreshing, bleeds orange hire you get when you rely on an internal search committee instead of some head-hunting search firm (who probably would have made a traditional recommendation of an assistant AD from another D-1 school).

 

[jr4750]

I guess Bud answered that question for me:

John Wildhack's brother on new AD: 'John is a Syracuse guy; He's not going to leave'

I read that Bud article and got angry. Why would we worry that Wildhack would be leaving for something better already. People need to chill. The guy has never been an AD before, worrying that someday OSU may come calling is insane. If he's successful maybe he will get other offers, but if you hire quality, that happens. This dude was top 5 at ESPN and left to take the Cuse AD position, that should tell you something.

The people who have had his job over the last 30 years:

Coyle - Left, but we really don't know why. His daughter knew the fight song I guess.
Gross - Fired - eh... stepped down.
Crouthamel - Retired.

Its not like we've been snake bit by this often. One guy, took another job. Lets also worry that someday Babers may leave, and Hopkins, Desko, etc. It just hasn't happened that often here, and if it does, typically (outside of Coyle) it means they've done a solid job, (Marrone) and hopefully we can find a replacement worthy as well. Life and people move on. It's weak to be worried about this thing.

 

[OrangePA]

Is this his brother?

Henry J. Wildhack | LinkedIn

Former Senior Associate AD at SU?

Yes.

Very solid guy.

 

[texascpa]

2. What are your thoughts on funding raising and increasing the overall revenue stream I have one word for you...wait for it...bake sale.

that's two words, silly. No wonder you didn't get the job.

 

[sutomcat]

I guess Bud answered that question for me:

John Wildhack's brother on new AD: 'John is a Syracuse guy; He's not going to leave'

Sodus Bay Heights is a nice golf course. Was just there a couple of weeks ago.

 

[shandeezy7]

Yes.

Very solid guy.

Any idea where they went to high school in Buffalo?

 

[orangefog]

that's two words, silly. No wonder you didn't get the job.

Dang it, you're right. My original plan was to say bake sale/ car wash...but I thought I would be going in to hot with that. I didn't want to blow their minds. So, I decided to keep a few tricks in the old bag for later, but then I blew it anyway.

 

[brandokc]

Welcome home John! We finally know who JohnSyracuse was.

 

[NJCuse97]

I sure as sh** hope so. Maybe we can spruce up that airplane hangar next to Manley.

umm... ouch.:bang:Oh Lord

 

[money3189]

Its been a pleasure reading through this thread. I have no clue of what it takes to be a quality AD. Im glad I have people in this forum that know this part of the business. From gathering info from everyone there's one thing that stands out to me. Wildhack is a go getter who will not settle for second best.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Tim Brando ‏@TimBrando 30m30 minutes ago
Just learned of John Wildhack's hiring at Syracuse. Anyone doubting the ACC's future in television should remember this day. Impactful hire!

 

[longtimefan]

Sodus Bay Heights is a nice golf course. Was just there a couple of weeks ago.

Many moons ago, the AD at Lyons High School was the pro there.

 

[Orangello]

If you're telling me we just hired JohnSyracuse as our AD my brain might explode.

Even better. He is really Bjorn.

Kick rocks.

 

[Orangello]

Any idea where they went to high school in Buffalo?

Kenmore West

 

[KaiserUEO]

Kenmore West

screw him and all the kardashians.

we

are

DOOMED!!!!!

 

[Millhouse]

I read that Bud article and got angry. Why would we worry that Wildhack would be leaving for something better already. People need to chill. The guy has never been an AD before, worrying that someday OSU may come calling is insane. If he's successful maybe he will get other offers, but if you hire quality, that happens. This dude was top 5 at ESPN and left to take the Cuse AD position, that should tell you something.

The people who have had his job over the last 30 years:

Coyle - Left, but we really don't know why. His daughter knew the fight song I guess.
Gross - Fired - eh... stepped down.
Crouthamel - Retired.

Its not like we've been snake bit by this often. One guy, took another job. Lets also worry that someday Babers may leave, and Hopkins, Desko, etc. It just hasn't happened that often here, and if it does, typically (outside of Coyle) it means they've done a solid job, (Marrone) and hopefully we can find a replacement worthy as well. Life and people move on. It's weak to be worried about this thing.

i'm angry that you read a bud article

 

[Orangello]

screw him and all the kardashians.

we

are

DOOMED!!!!!

It's a well known fact that all of the Kardashian's flunked out of Burgard HS.

 

[Ish88888]

Love the hire. Out of the box. Tv executive and biz guy. Yes, no experience in compliance but that is delegated these days anyways. This guy os organized, a leader, has made tough impactful decisions in the past, and is a cuse guy. Great blend of business and personality. Love it and love the fact dino was involved in his hire. Great vibe at cuse. Hopefully, being a tv guy he can help broker us away from the 12 or 1230 kicks!

 

[MSOrange]

I'll start by saying that yes, my feelings are occasionally wrong, but I have a really good feeling about John Wildhack. He seems like a great leader and smart enough to find people who will help in those areas that might not be his strengths.

This is another hire that seems to have been done very quietly- at least I never heard any rumors until this morning on the board. Very impressed with how Syverud operates and the search committee did a nice job also.

 

[GoSU96]

Like I said before.

What Syracuse’s hire of an ESPN executive tells us about college sports