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[clawman1]

http://goeags.com/news/2018/4/13/general-news-releases-ewu-names-two-finalists-in-search-for-new-director-of-athletics.aspx?path=genrel

Great problem to have...my only question would be would this be a stepping stone for the guy? I want whomever will be around the longest.

I am sure it was asked during the interview, why is she not in Texas anymore? After 18 years it seems odd that she is looking for a job and takes an interim position.

 

[360Eag]

http://goeags.com/news/2018/4/13/general-news-releases-ewu-names-two-finalists-in-search-for-new-director-of-athletics.aspx?path=genrel

Great problem to have...my only question would be would this be a stepping stone for the guy? I want whomever will be around the longest.

I am sure it was asked during the interview, why is she not in Texas anymore? After 18 years it seems odd that she is looking for a job and takes an interim position.

It's been hard to find any reasons. All I've read is that it was for personal reasons and family commitments. Maybe she has family in the Northwest?

Some of her lieutenants at UTSA did leave the program shortly before she did. I don't remember any scandal for them.

 

[FormerEag]

Maybe it's because San Antonio < PNW

And it's not even close...

 

[marceagfan5]

http://goeags.com/news/2018/4/13/general-news-releases-ewu-names-two-finalists-in-search-for-new-director-of-athletics.aspx?path=genrel

Great problem to have...my only question would be would this be a stepping stone for the guy? I want whomever will be around the longest.

I am sure it was asked during the interview, why is she not in Texas anymore? After 18 years it seems odd that she is looking for a job and takes an interim position.

It's been hard to find any reasons. All I've read is that it was for personal reasons and family commitments. Maybe she has family in the Northwest?

Some of her lieutenants at UTSA did leave the program shortly before she did. I don't remember any scandal for them.

She has a connection with the big sky Conference commish, who recommended her to Eastern... I believe the BSC commish used to play for her at some point

 

[LDopaPDX]

http://goeags.com/news/2018/4/13/general-news-releases-ewu-names-two-finalists-in-search-for-new-director-of-athletics.aspx?path=genrel

Great problem to have...my only question would be would this be a stepping stone for the guy? I want whomever will be around the longest.

I am sure it was asked during the interview, why is she not in Texas anymore? After 18 years it seems odd that she is looking for a job and takes an interim position.

It's been hard to find any reasons. All I've read is that it was for personal reasons and family commitments. Maybe she has family in the Northwest?

Some of her lieutenants at UTSA did leave the program shortly before she did. I don't remember any scandal for them.

She has a connection with the big sky Conference commish, who recommended her to Eastern... I believe the BSC commish used to play for her at some point

Yup. That's what I heard.

I'm a little uncomfortable that neither of our two finalists are EKGs. (G for guys and gals). Why not approach John Johnson at WSU? Dave Cook? It seems like the new president wants to sever all the ties to a successful past.

These candidates might be great, I just don't see them as EKGs, so they sure sure as hell better have had a monster interview and resume.

Another issue, can we talk about the people on this committee? I want people who bleed Eagle Red and are totally invested in EWUs success making these kind of decisions, and there really wasn't an Eastern athletics person represented on the committee.

 

[clawman1]

My understanding is the decision is solely up to the Pres. regardless of the committee recommendation. Another surprise to me is only 1 finalist out of 50 applicants??
Seems like they are just going through the motions, Lynn has been anointed.

 

[MLEagle]

My understanding is the decision is solely up to the Pres. regardless of the committee recommendation. Another surprise to me is only 1 finalist out of 50 applicants??
Seems like they are just going through the motions, Lynn has been anointed.

I heard her interview on ESPN 700 a while back and it sounded like she was gonna be the new AD. I think she can be great and would be a home run. It feels like her relationship with the Big Sky Commissioner was key in her coming here.

 

[EWURanger]

Like the fact that the Utah Valley guy set a record for fundraising there.

 

[EdubU10]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

 

[LDopaPDX]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

 

[ewueagle2010]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

It's not about what Cullinan wanted, it's about what Hickey wanted. I agree Cullinan would have given her the job back in February, but I don't think anyone, including Hickey herself, knew if she wanted the permanent job. Once she put in for it, it was hers.

For the record, I think she is the best person for the job and I think EWU may have hit the jackpot on getting her.

 

[EdubU10]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

It's not about what Cullinan wanted, it's about what Hickey wanted. I agree Cullinan would have given her the job back in February, but I don't think anyone, including Hickey herself, knew if she wanted the permanent job. Once she put in for it, it was hers.

For the record, I think she is the best person for the job and I think EWU may have hit the jackpot on getting her.

No snark, but why do you think she's the best person for the job?

 

[FormerEag]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

It's not about what Cullinan wanted, it's about what Hickey wanted. I agree Cullinan would have given her the job back in February, but I don't think anyone, including Hickey herself, knew if she wanted the permanent job. Once she put in for it, it was hers.

For the record, I think she is the best person for the job and I think EWU may have hit the jackpot on getting her.

No snark, but why do you think she's the best person for the job?

do you think she's not? Seems supremely qualified and highly competent to me.

 

[clawman1]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

This way Cullinan can blame it on the committee if she does not work.

 

[FormerEag]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/19/eastern-washington-athletic-director-candidate-lyn/

Like Otoupal, she talked about the big picture – improving fundraising, dominating in the Big Sky Conference and the need to improve athletic facilities – but she also offered more details than her rival could hope to do.

Hickey even distributed a full page detailing her “90-day Impact Plan,” an ambitious to-do list to lay the groundwork for the future.

Hickey praised Eastern’s success on the field and in the classroom, but quickly ditched the hyperbole by cautioning that “this is an athletic department that in some ways has hit a ceiling” while rival schools have improved their infrastructure.

Hickey said she was surprised that football scholarships are not fully funded during the summer (“when players get bigger and stronger”), and made it clear that the entire department needs more funding.

“The operating budget needs to go up by $4 to 5 million,” said Hickey, who would devote those funds to “student-athlete welfare and being at a competitive level in the Big Sky.”

She also had a ready answer for those who doubt the administration’s commitment to athletics.

“I would not move here, and move my husband here, if I didn’t think we had an administration that would work with us,” aid Hickey, who added that Cullinan has expressed her support for athletics in front of academics.

“For a president to say that … that was very bold, very courageous,” Hickey said.

Hickey also expressed confidence that athletics will be near the top of a capital campaign that is just now unfolding.

She expects to be part of the hard work of fundraising.

“We’ve got to come up with a plan, and design a business plan…. and we can do this in a short amount of time,” Hickey said.

Curious as to the reasoning behind some of the dubiousness about this process and possible hire? What else would you like to see? I also think that maybe Cullinan might get a bad rap from some of us as well, but that remains to be seen I suppose.

 

[EWU98]

Read Allen's article from tonight....90 day plan....love it...sign her up!

 

[EdubU10]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/apr/17/eastern-washington-on-the-precipice-of-greatness-a/

It is Lynn’s job. This was decided a long time ago. This is what going through the motions looks like. Cullinan not at all interested in a recommendation. I thought Vince did a nice job and hope Lynne does a great job.

Don't know if this is accurate. Hickey may very well wind up getting the job, but I don't think this is just going through the motions. If Cullinan was 100% on Hickey getting the job, she'd have just been given the job when Chaves left. I'm impressed by what the Utah guy said, but that's not to say Hickey doesn't have a lot of good attributes as well.

It's not about what Cullinan wanted, it's about what Hickey wanted. I agree Cullinan would have given her the job back in February, but I don't think anyone, including Hickey herself, knew if she wanted the permanent job. Once she put in for it, it was hers.

For the record, I think she is the best person for the job and I think EWU may have hit the jackpot on getting her.

No snark, but why do you think she's the best person for the job?

do you think she's not? Seems supremely qualified and highly competent to me.

No, she sounds like a good choice and my guess is the job is hers. They both sound good on paper and said the right things, things that i know we all want as fans of the athletic programs at EWU. I like that there isn't much bullshit from either one; EWU needs more money and they want to go get it.

I may be too cynical at the young age of 30 but until I actually see some money raised and improvements to Roos, I'm not going to get too excited about this hire.

I hope I can look back at the post a few years from now and eat crow.

 

[clawman1]

Eagle 1987;
Welcome aboard. You have formed quite an opinion in two days

 

[LDopaPDX]

Credit where it's due...despite not having any history with Eastern, our two finalists seem to have a great grasp of what is required. I like what I'm hearing so far.

 

[clawman1]

Ha. On here two days but opinions for last several years.

Ya right