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Title: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 10:44:24 AM
a university president that gets up there that is articulate and straight to the point.

I didn't see a single tear and/or hear the word "serendipitous" once.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: Panjandrum on May 18, 2009, 11:18:16 AM
a university president that gets up there that is articulate and straight to the point.

I didn't see a single tear and/or hear the word "serendipitous" once.



No references to the "American Dream" either.

I agree, it was refreshing.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:22:11 AM
LOL . . . yes, no "American Dream" speech, LOL.

Also major LOL's when Dr. Schulz made a special point to emphasize that John Currie was going to run the Athletic Department not Dr. Schulz.



Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: ~WabashRoll~ on May 18, 2009, 11:23:39 AM
Full, detailed recap please.

Any listings of the number of Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater and Udall scholars?

Attractiveness level of his wife?

Number of family atmosphere references?

Number of uncomfortable, douchey questions asked by D. Scott Fritchen?


Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:26:33 AM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 11:27:41 AM
Also major LOL's when Dr. Schulz made a special point to emphasize that John Currie was going to run the Athletic Department not Dr. Schulz.

 :ksu:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:30:28 AM
Also major LOL's when Dr. Schulz made a special point to emphasize that John Currie was going to run the Athletic Department not Dr. Schulz.

 :ksu:

Go Royals . . . Yah!!
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: ~WabashRoll~ on May 18, 2009, 11:31:27 AM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:


What's a SWOT analysis?  It sounds good.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:35:54 AM
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

He's out buying binders right now.

Steinbrock/bach whatever from WIBW asked him what his initial timeline was.  Meet with coaches tomorrow, have them draw up SWOT's for their program, and then fly out to conference meeting with staff, then back to Tenn for 2 weeks to wrap things up, then back to Manhattan full time.

They asked him about the Victory Campaign, gave a pretty vague answer on finding out what the coaches wanted out of it.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: KSUTOMMY on May 18, 2009, 11:37:02 AM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:


What's a SWOT analysis?  It sounds good.



thank you for not understanding that... now I know it isnt just me.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: catzacker on May 18, 2009, 11:38:21 AM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:

lol.  ron-ish, imo.  did he mention making everyone in the Department read "7 habits of highly effective people"?  possibly giving every head coach a franklin covey organizer?
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: KITNfury on May 18, 2009, 11:38:53 AM



What's a SWOT analysis?  It sounds good.


Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2009, 11:40:23 AM
Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:

I would love to see the reactions by Martin and Snyder when this is asked of them and to see the analysis they submit.  I bet Franks is just a big "GTFOOMF" on a piece of non-ruled copy paper and Bill already has his ready to submit because he updates it weekly.  
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:41:25 AM
He's an administrator . . . not a coach, it's his job to understand things like SWOT analysis.  

Good . . . when your new AD wants a SWOT analysis from the head of each of the programs in the athletic department so he can understand the "lay of the land" right out of the gate.

Bad . . . when your dumbass football coach sends his assistants back to their offices to do SWOT analysis.

Steve . . . . Frank will have Underwood write his up.



Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: Rick Daris on May 18, 2009, 11:42:29 AM
LOL . . . yes, no "American Dream" speech, LOL.

Also major LOL's when Dr. Schulz made a special point to emphasize that John Currie was going to run the Athletic Department not Dr. Schulz.





lets not call him Dr. Schulz please. too close to Dr. Scholls imo. reminds me of feet which are just gross. also kinda ridic to refer to anyone as Dr. ____, especially on a message board.

I propose we use either of the following when referring to him... "schulzy"  "k dog"  or "dj denver omelette" .  also maybe (maybe here) "dj scotch bonnet" which is like 50 times hotter than a jalapeno so people would know that he means business. thanks.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:43:20 AM
Dr. K . . . without the fro.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: KITNfury on May 18, 2009, 11:44:54 AM
If I was a coach, I'd be stoked to write this report. Shows me that the AD is actually interested in squashing the threats or improving our weakness (ie- build practice facilities for bball asap).
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:45:49 AM
Talked extensively about the ass kicking K-State issued Tenn at the Cotton Bowl in '01.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2009, 11:48:32 AM
Talked extensively about the ass kicking K-State issued Tenn at the Cotton Bowl in '01.



They aren't even near over it.   :lol:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 11:48:47 AM
Please note that ADJC said that while it sounds "cliche" he was going to ask for SWOT's.

Ron Prince would've just rolled that out there like he just got off the phone with Jack Welch.

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: catzacker on May 18, 2009, 11:55:37 AM
I'm pretty sure this will deserve its own thread....but pick a sport/coach and give their SWOT analysis:

Deb

Strengths - prayer meetings before games
Weaknesses - shower time is limited
Opportunities - assistant coaches
Threats - men
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: ltrain37 on May 18, 2009, 12:04:02 PM
I'm pretty sure this will deserve its own thread....but pick a sport/coach and give their SWOT analysis:

Deb

Strengths - prayer meetings before games
Weaknesses - shower time is limited
Opportunities - assistant coaches
Threats - men



:lol:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2009, 12:07:31 PM
Underwood

Strengths - friends with bookcat, good at SWOT analysis
Weaknesses - can't recruit
Opportunities - insurance sales
Threats - HBBIQ types
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: EllToPay on May 18, 2009, 12:09:27 PM
Old Ballz

Strength - Wisdom
Weaknesses - Applesauce,  :sleep:
Opportunities - Winning 3 games this year  :hope:
Threats - Death

 :users:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 12:09:31 PM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:

lol.  ron-ish, imo.  did he mention making everyone in the Department read "7 habits of highly effective people"?  possibly giving every head coach a franklin covey organizer?

He's going to have K-State athletics up to 6 sigma in no time. Get rid of muda such as women's basketball, adopt Kaizen practices, and employ poka yoke wherever possible, and we're well on our way!
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: pissclams on May 18, 2009, 01:04:47 PM
apparently a draft copy of Frank's SWOT has found its way to the web already.  came across a copy of  this at www.dont&@#%ingeventhinkabout&@#%ingwithme.net

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4553/62786047.jpg)
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: ltrain37 on May 18, 2009, 01:07:39 PM
apparently a draft copy of Frank's SWOT has found its way to the web already.  came across a copy of  this at www.dontfrackingeventhinkaboutfrackingwithme.net

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4553/62786047.jpg)


:scared:

 ^ Currie
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 01:18:01 PM
Deb:

S:  Loved in parts of rural KS, and by old people.
W: Think my sport makes money, makes unrealistic demands on new facilities.
O:  To seek jobs elsewhere
T:  Players who don't lather heavily with soap.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: catzacker on May 18, 2009, 01:20:46 PM
apparently a draft copy of Frank's SWOT has found its way to the web already.  came across a copy of  this at www.dontfrackingeventhinkaboutfrackingwithme.net

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4553/62786047.jpg)

incredible  :love:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 01:21:43 PM
You know what else is refreshing? The Powertard take on the press conference:


Quote
Even though I've been in my profession for over a decade, I would still be nervous with a big promotion and giving a presentation. It's not like he's giving the presentation within his own company, either. He's meeting a WHOLE new administration and fan base. He's moving his family, etc. Dude has a lot going on, and he's trying to make a good impression, so it's naturaly to be a little nervous.

I actually thought he just came across as amped up/energized more than nervous...which made him seem a bit jittery, but it was positive energy.

As mentioned, I liked that fact he was impressed by the committee and the sense of trust they had, in addition to his ability to pick up on the family atmosphere right away. He seems very detail oriented (the comment about it being 3 months or weeks to the day that he interviewed) and also appears to be ready to "roll his sleeves up" and get busy.

In addition, Fitz' question presented a good point in terms of how he thought he could be successful here. He has experience at both a smaller budget school, and a larger budget school, and managed to win at both. That bodes well for us in terms of him gauging our needs and abilities.

All in all, it was a good press conference and he seems like a genuine guy that is ready to rock.


 :hahano:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: JTKSU on May 18, 2009, 01:27:35 PM
apparently a draft copy of Frank's SWOT has found its way to the web already.  came across a copy of  this at www.dontfrackingeventhinkaboutfrackingwithme.net

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4553/62786047.jpg)

incredible  :love:

I agree, nice work.  But, I was more than a bit disappointed that was not a working link.  My head was literally swimming with the possibilities of a that site.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: pissclams on May 18, 2009, 01:46:33 PM
that url could be yours for a small fee of $8.95 a year!
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: Rick Daris on May 18, 2009, 01:57:55 PM
You know what else is refreshing? The Powertard take on the press conference:


Quote
Even though I've been in my profession for over a decade, I would still be nervous with a big promotion and giving a presentation. It's not like he's giving the presentation within his own company, either. He's meeting a WHOLE new administration and fan base. He's moving his family, etc. Dude has a lot going on, and he's trying to make a good impression, so it's naturaly to be a little nervous.

I actually thought he just came across as amped up/energized more than nervous...which made him seem a bit jittery, but it was positive energy.

As mentioned, I liked that fact he was impressed by the committee and the sense of trust they had, in addition to his ability to pick up on the family atmosphere right away. He seems very detail oriented (the comment about it being 3 months or weeks to the day that he interviewed) and also appears to be ready to "roll his sleeves up" and get busy.

In addition, Fitz' question presented a good point in terms of how he thought he could be successful here. He has experience at both a smaller budget school, and a larger budget school, and managed to win at both. That bodes well for us in terms of him gauging our needs and abilities.

All in all, it was a good press conference and he seems like a genuine guy that is ready to rock.


 :hahano:

my dear god. do people actually type things like this over there?  :frown:

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 02:22:38 PM
You know what else is refreshing? The Powertard take on the press conference:


Quote
Even though I've been in my profession for over a decade, I would still be nervous with a big promotion and giving a presentation. It's not like he's giving the presentation within his own company, either. He's meeting a WHOLE new administration and fan base. He's moving his family, etc. Dude has a lot going on, and he's trying to make a good impression, so it's naturaly to be a little nervous.

I actually thought he just came across as amped up/energized more than nervous...which made him seem a bit jittery, but it was positive energy.

As mentioned, I liked that fact he was impressed by the committee and the sense of trust they had, in addition to his ability to pick up on the family atmosphere right away. He seems very detail oriented (the comment about it being 3 months or weeks to the day that he interviewed) and also appears to be ready to "roll his sleeves up" and get busy.

In addition, Fitz' question presented a good point in terms of how he thought he could be successful here. He has experience at both a smaller budget school, and a larger budget school, and managed to win at both. That bodes well for us in terms of him gauging our needs and abilities.

All in all, it was a good press conference and he seems like a genuine guy that is ready to rock.


 :hahano:

my dear god. do people actually type things like this over there?  :frown:



It's pretty much one big macro form filled out with various names and keywords, scarily similar to a Mad Lib.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: raquetcat on May 18, 2009, 02:56:39 PM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:

lol.  ron-ish, imo.  did he mention making everyone in the Department read "7 habits of highly effective people"?  possibly giving every head coach a franklin covey organizer?

He's going to have K-State athletics up to 6 sigma in no time. Get rid of muda such as women's basketball, adopt Kaizen practices, and employ poka yoke wherever possible, and we're well on our way!

Whoa kougar, are you an IE? You're throwing around some serious lean terminology there,  :love:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 03:04:24 PM
Well, there were a number of family atmosphere references, but IMO that's typical of any press conference of this type.  Wife appeared to be fairly attactive, and yes Currie did mention the "scholars" while he was explaining how he researched K-State. 

Get this, Currie said he was going to ask each head coach for a "SWOT analysis".   :love:

lol.  ron-ish, imo.  did he mention making everyone in the Department read "7 habits of highly effective people"?  possibly giving every head coach a franklin covey organizer?

He's going to have K-State athletics up to 6 sigma in no time. Get rid of muda such as women's basketball, adopt Kaizen practices, and employ poka yoke wherever possible, and we're well on our way!

Whoa kougar, are you an IE? You're throwing around some serious lean terminology there,  :love:

No, but I'm "Green Belt" certified (and soon to be Black Belt) through my company.

6 Sigma =  :blank:  :sleep:  :banghead:  :jerkoff:  :yuck:  :powertard:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 18, 2009, 03:10:49 PM
So Kougar has turned this thread into the battle of the propeller heads??

Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: berford on May 18, 2009, 04:05:46 PM
a university president that gets up there that is articulate and straight to the point.

I didn't see a single tear and/or hear the word "serendipitous" once.



Let's hope he can at least pronounce "serendipitous." Don't bag too much on the wefer. Without him, there would have been no decade of dominance. Now, not unlike Frodo, it's his time to sail off into retirement.

EMAW! :ksu:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: Panjandrum on May 18, 2009, 05:05:48 PM
a university president that gets up there that is articulate and straight to the point.

I didn't see a single tear and/or hear the word "serendipitous" once.



Let's hope he can at least pronounce "serendipitous." Don't bag too much on the wefer. Without him, there would have been no decade of dominance. Now, not unlike Frodo, it's his time to sail off into retirement.

EMAW! :ksu:

He'd tell you that...even if you didn't ask.

Steve Miller is who everyone should thank for bringing Snyder here.  The only thing Wefald did was give the okay for abnormal spending amounts.

Wefald did some great things for this university as its president.  However, as far as athletics are concerned, he was a meddling buffoon, and we're all very fortunate that he can't do any more damage.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: kougar24 on May 18, 2009, 05:10:13 PM
Steve Miller is who everyone should thank for bringing Snyder here.  The only thing Wefald did was give the okay for abnormal spending amounts.

Wefald did some great things for this university as its president.  However, as far as athletics are concerned, he was a meddling buffoon, and we're all very fortunate that he can't do any more damage.

THANK YOU.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on May 18, 2009, 05:45:49 PM

Wefald did some great things for this university as its president.  However, as far as athletics are concerned, he was a meddling buffoon, and we're all very fortunate that he can't do any more damage.

QFT
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: doom on May 18, 2009, 07:33:30 PM
No Nebraska Catbacker meeting  :crybaby:
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: JTKSU on May 18, 2009, 08:12:44 PM
No Nebraska Catbacker meeting  :crybaby:

Pretty sure Jesus doesn't hold any prayer meetings in hell, either.
Title: Re: How Refreshing . . .
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 19, 2009, 08:56:36 AM
a university president that gets up there that is articulate and straight to the point.

I didn't see a single tear and/or hear the word "serendipitous" once.



Let's hope he can at least pronounce "serendipitous." Don't bag too much on the wefer. Without him, there would have been no decade of dominance. Now, not unlike Frodo, it's his time to sail off into retirement.

EMAW! :ksu:

As others have said, Jon Wefald perpetrated one of the greatest myths/revisions in collegiate athletic history when he started taking all the credit for Bill Snyder.