John Wildhack named new SU AD

[orange79]

Like I said before.

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

Another connection - the author, Adam Kilgore, is a SU alum and former writer for the DO

 

[Toga]

Dear ACC:

You're welcome

 

[bevosu]

When I heard the news I contacted an all knowing friend who spent a number of years at ESPN at a fairly high level. This fellow has Syracuse roots.

He said Wildhack is a great guy and a great hire.

I feel much better about this hire than I did about Coyle. I suspect JB does too.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Can't hurt recruiting, either. 'Our AD's an ESPN guy. Interested in a career in media after your playing days are over? We can help.'

Not that we couldn't already.

 

[GoSU96]

One thing I've learned, don't expect Greg Robinson appreciation day any time soon.

I like the way this guy thinks.

 

[jr4750]

Like I said before.

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

Kilgore is a good writer and a Cuse guy.

 

[chakka3421]

If ADJW is smart he will utilize guys like Herm Frazier with the operational side of the business (Herm's been AD twice now I think). Many of you may not know this but Herm was instrumental in getting HCDB to even consider Syracuse and lined up all of the people like Floyd L & Jim B to call him and talked him into interviewing while at the same time FADMC was going after the unproven guys from Oregon & Ohio St. I'm not saying FADMC wasn't against hiring Babers, I was told he didn't think Babers would consider Syracuse seriously so he didn't pursue him initially as much as the Oregon or Ohio St assistants. Herm opened the doors to get Babers to eventually come here but will never get the credit he deserves.

 

[Toga]

If ADJW is smart he will utilize guys like Herm Frazier with the operational side of the business. Many of you may not know this but Herm was instrumental in getting HCDB to even consider Syracuse and lined up all of the people like Floyd L & Jim B to call him and talked to him into interviewing while at the same time FADMC was going after the guy from Oregon. I'm not saying FADMC wasn't against hiring Babers, he was quoted as saying he didn't think Babers would consider Syracuse seriously so he wasn't pursued as much initially as the Oregon or Ohio St assistants. Herm opened the doors to get Babers to eventually come here but will never get the credit he deserves.

What a mistake Frost would have been. Hey Scott - Nebraska on Line 2.

 

[CanadianSU]

who dis ?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[TheCusian]

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That was refreshing. Informative, but without giving answers he couldn't give.

Love that Babers is on board and they seem to get along ok.

 

[NJCuse97]

Not sure if anyone else posted this, but ESPN's write-up of John stated he produced the first college and NFL game on ESPN.

Take THAT Rutgers! First college game on ESPN!

 

[orangepassion]

It doesn't matter, but i am curious who the other finalists were

 

[CuseOnly]

Managing people is the same anywhere, managing large budgets are the same, managing relationships is the same.

I said the same thing when Coyle left and said a VP or an EVP could easily run an athletic department ando everyone said BS.

Seems Syverud agrees with me.

 

[upperdeck]

too many Ath Depts are messed up to think that it only works when you have just that kind of experience

 

[retro44]

If Wildhack was smart he would tell the ACC commish if you want my help in establishing a network no more homer officials at our road games...period That means Dook BB and Fla St. Football.

 

[CuseOnly]

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.

What I love about the hire is from Burton. It sounds like we are making a commitment to being Big Time in every way going forward.

Love to hear it!!

 

[texascpa]

That was refreshing. Informative, but without giving answers he couldn't give.

Love that Babers is on board and they seem to get along ok.

Babers was on the search committee. He better be on board. lol

 

[TheCusian]

Babers was on the search committee. He better be on board. lol

Yeah - I'm aware. I was more speaking to Wildhacks comments about Babers. I worded it funny.

 

[Moontan]

Herm opened the doors to get Babers to eventually come here but will never get the credit he deserves.

Kent gave him a promotion within the department. Kent values Herm's contributions but also knew that he wanted someone else to run the department.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orange79]

OK, how many of you scanned this and thought it said, "John Wildhack has a giant Rolex" ? I did

And how many others of you said, "What's a Rolodex?"

 

[OrangeXtreme]

OK, how many of you scanned this and thought it said, "John Wildhack has a giant Rolex" ? I did

And how many others of you said, "What's a Rolodex?"

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John has a long mustache.

 

[Libero2]

Too obvious. Disney Dome is slightly more subtle.

Id be ok spending a day at the Double D.

 

[Qbobby]

I always have a great time there!