"This biggest question mark regarding Jarmond is his ability to hire a coach."
..and I would say that his *next* biggest question mark would be his ability to *fire* a coach -- particularly a revenue sport coach who might possibly be spinning down a vortex resembling a toilet bowl flush. (Hint: name rhymes with "smelly".)
Not thrilled because it doesn't look like -- how can I say this? -- a dazzling, big name hire. But I am aware of all the difficulties involved in that type of result and I bow to your experience, Dimitri, and sincerely thank you for doing the homework on this gentleman.
It's weird on that front. Like, it's hard to really blame Jarmond for extending Christian at that moment because the program was clearly on an upswing, and even then you're in the ACC where you're essentially a basketball afterthought compared to other programs. And he made the right call in firing Addazio when he did.
Kelly is going to be an interesting call simply because of the current budget issues, and the big hit that firing him is going to cause. Throw in COVID turning the budget upside-down and it's not an enviable position to be in.
Dimitri, I find no fault with this young gentleman and believe him to be everything your [superior] analysis portends. It's just that I am a jaded old codger who has seen it all and yearn for the days when Jay-Dee-Doo had it all under control. And to think that, back in the late sixties we thought HIM to be a worthless waste of skin! If they could re-animate him (and Prothro and, for that matter, Coach! The UCLA Zhombie Apocalypse!), I would be as happy as a puppy with two peters.
You are right about the challenges that this young man faces. He is on the spot that could make him a legend and a hero. I am praying for him and happy to see Dan on his way out the door trailing wads of taxpayer money leaking out of his drawers as recompense for all those years amounting to one giant toilet flush.
Firing Kelly won't cost the department a dime if he acts quickly. Oh wait...Did I just write that? I've got to stop previewing tomorrow's Sunday Morning QB like that.
It was actually quite a fight. The neighborhood surrounding BC really opposed alcohol sales. Chestnut Hill isn't quite the whiney NIMBY Bel Air crowd we are saddled with, but they aren't far off.
Used to live in "M'abbelhead" back in my adolescence and never knew how things shook out in "Bahstan" but I can imagine that the "civilians" in that area are sort of like the folks who lived in Westwood and had to put up with all the "Wild and Crazy Guys" (Anyone remember the Kelps?) and the insane goings on. Always felt sorry for them, I did -- especially when UCLA ran off those NCAA roundball titles! We used to tear up the village!
I'm optimistic. Though his Bball record at BC is pretty meh, I get the circumstances, and hopefully his background at Michigan and tOSU carries a lot weight with his approach to both football and basketball. Getting those two sports healthy and competitive and bringing in the fanbase is the key to everything.
Also, considering his roots with Mich, tOSU, and BC, I secretly hope he has aspirations of bringing hockey to Westwood.
This sort of strikes me like the Mick Cronin hire. It's not flashy on the surface, but there are a lot of positives and potential there. I'm rooting for him. Go Bruins!
"Prior to that, he served as a deputy AD at Ohio State under Gene Smith for nine years, ultimately rising to the level where he directly oversaw football."
Looking at his LinkedIn, these are the jobs he held at OSU:
Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief of Staff / Jul 2016 – Jun 2017
Executive Associate Athletics Director - Administration / Nov 2012 – May 2016
Associate Athletic Director for Development / Nov 2009 - Oct 2012
That bears the question, what was Jarmond's involvement, if any, in the OSU's mishandling of wife beater Zach Smith? OSU failed on several opportunities to disqualify Smith from employment as an assistant coach although there is nothing to suggest that Jarmond was in any position to affect the decision making of hiring Smith, not once, but twice during that time period. Or was it a situation where Urban Meyer had complete unchecked and unbridled autonomy at OSU?
UCLA has had their own recent history of internal control failures (see Jorge Saucedo). Jarmond will have to devote some time to cleaning up Guerrero's mess. Hopefully these are topics of conversation at Jarmond's introductory press conference.
If that is possible I am all for this hire. Otherwise I am uninspired. Nothing special at BC. He was just part of the staff at OSU. Time will tell. But bring in Urban Meyer in a year or two and I will be all for this hire.
Wow. No leaks is right. He was named a finalist just earlier this week. Got one of the top two candidates though and a really promising one at that!
"This biggest question mark regarding Jarmond is his ability to hire a coach."
..and I would say that his *next* biggest question mark would be his ability to *fire* a coach -- particularly a revenue sport coach who might possibly be spinning down a vortex resembling a toilet bowl flush. (Hint: name rhymes with "smelly".)
Not thrilled because it doesn't look like -- how can I say this? -- a dazzling, big name hire. But I am aware of all the difficulties involved in that type of result and I bow to your experience, Dimitri, and sincerely thank you for doing the homework on this gentleman.
It's weird on that front. Like, it's hard to really blame Jarmond for extending Christian at that moment because the program was clearly on an upswing, and even then you're in the ACC where you're essentially a basketball afterthought compared to other programs. And he made the right call in firing Addazio when he did.
Kelly is going to be an interesting call simply because of the current budget issues, and the big hit that firing him is going to cause. Throw in COVID turning the budget upside-down and it's not an enviable position to be in.
Dimitri, I find no fault with this young gentleman and believe him to be everything your [superior] analysis portends. It's just that I am a jaded old codger who has seen it all and yearn for the days when Jay-Dee-Doo had it all under control. And to think that, back in the late sixties we thought HIM to be a worthless waste of skin! If they could re-animate him (and Prothro and, for that matter, Coach! The UCLA Zhombie Apocalypse!), I would be as happy as a puppy with two peters.
You are right about the challenges that this young man faces. He is on the spot that could make him a legend and a hero. I am praying for him and happy to see Dan on his way out the door trailing wads of taxpayer money leaking out of his drawers as recompense for all those years amounting to one giant toilet flush.
Hasta la vista,baby!
Firing Kelly won't cost the department a dime if he acts quickly. Oh wait...Did I just write that? I've got to stop previewing tomorrow's Sunday Morning QB like that.
You're *such a tease*, Joseph!
..I shan't be able to get a wink tonight!
"...it should be noted that Jarmond thrilled Boston College fans when he brought alcohol sales to BC’s stadium and arena."
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. Beer makes Chip's football teams much more palatable.
It was actually quite a fight. The neighborhood surrounding BC really opposed alcohol sales. Chestnut Hill isn't quite the whiney NIMBY Bel Air crowd we are saddled with, but they aren't far off.
Used to live in "M'abbelhead" back in my adolescence and never knew how things shook out in "Bahstan" but I can imagine that the "civilians" in that area are sort of like the folks who lived in Westwood and had to put up with all the "Wild and Crazy Guys" (Anyone remember the Kelps?) and the insane goings on. Always felt sorry for them, I did -- especially when UCLA ran off those NCAA roundball titles! We used to tear up the village!
Those were amazing times, they were!
I'm optimistic. Though his Bball record at BC is pretty meh, I get the circumstances, and hopefully his background at Michigan and tOSU carries a lot weight with his approach to both football and basketball. Getting those two sports healthy and competitive and bringing in the fanbase is the key to everything.
Also, considering his roots with Mich, tOSU, and BC, I secretly hope he has aspirations of bringing hockey to Westwood.
This sort of strikes me like the Mick Cronin hire. It's not flashy on the surface, but there are a lot of positives and potential there. I'm rooting for him. Go Bruins!
There you go again...about bringing hockey to Westwood. If any hockey is coming to Westwood, it would be women's hockey because of Title IX. LOL
Well, they better hurry. My daughter is a HS sophomore.
Given the deficit UCLA is facing and the financial impact of the virus, I don't think any schools are going to be adding programs for a while haha
So does that mean Quidditch is out of the question? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I hope is isn't, but you know $c is just gonna load up on the Nimbus 2000 while the public schools are gonna have to duct tape twigs together.
"Prior to that, he served as a deputy AD at Ohio State under Gene Smith for nine years, ultimately rising to the level where he directly oversaw football."
Looking at his LinkedIn, these are the jobs he held at OSU:
Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief of Staff / Jul 2016 – Jun 2017
Executive Associate Athletics Director - Administration / Nov 2012 – May 2016
Associate Athletic Director for Development / Nov 2009 - Oct 2012
That bears the question, what was Jarmond's involvement, if any, in the OSU's mishandling of wife beater Zach Smith? OSU failed on several opportunities to disqualify Smith from employment as an assistant coach although there is nothing to suggest that Jarmond was in any position to affect the decision making of hiring Smith, not once, but twice during that time period. Or was it a situation where Urban Meyer had complete unchecked and unbridled autonomy at OSU?
UCLA has had their own recent history of internal control failures (see Jorge Saucedo). Jarmond will have to devote some time to cleaning up Guerrero's mess. Hopefully these are topics of conversation at Jarmond's introductory press conference.
Messes. Plural. Hopefully, Jarmond comes in and cleans house.
I was thinking more along the lines of one big mess. Something similar to the Exxon Valdez mess.
Forgot to ask... Does Jarmond's hiring put UCLA in the game for Urban Meyer?
If that is possible I am all for this hire. Otherwise I am uninspired. Nothing special at BC. He was just part of the staff at OSU. Time will tell. But bring in Urban Meyer in a year or two and I will be all for this hire.
Not going to get a home run hire anyways. But hopefully he does better than his predecessor despite an uninspiring resume.