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Bear Claw said:
In the modern space, I think we need more of a CEO-type for athletic director. It’s a big money business. Someone who understands commercialism and establishing ties with other businesses would be beneficial. Hiring search firms and seriously considering their recommendations is a must. More than anything, I would love to see a professional who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hard to ensure not just success for today but for the future as well.
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It got nothing to do with modern. The position has always required a CEO-type to properly run an athletic department. It is a business. It isn't fundraising for a nonprofit which I would equate to Burman's view of the position. An AD needs to have some HR abilities, marketing skills, and be a shrewd businessman in addition to being able to grovel to donors to fund construction projects/buyout coaches, etc. The current landscape has only accentuated the need to be a businessman with out of the box thinking. Some foresight and planning are necessities. Burman completely lacks any of the skills, other than fundraising, an AD needed 20 years ago and especially today. And that is not even mentioning the ability to evalate talent and make the right hiring decisions.
 
505nmguy said:
Im a lobo. And I have always liked Wyoming. I never been to Wyoming. I'm planning on it. I enjoy meeting the cowboy fans when they come for the game in Albuquerque. Man it does suck. One game shouldn't decide the rest of the season. I know well. Being a lobo. We're probably going to lose coach eck after this season.
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Eck may leave, you are right, for the $$$$ being tossed around. He was a great hire after that last dick head. Hopefully he leaves a good legacy to build on though. Yet, nothing worse than to be a Wyoming, where a mediocre coach was replaced with a very poor coach. Again. And Again. And Again.
 
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doreno5 said:
I agree that the offensive scheme and quarterback play were improved but the team lacks the other players needed. What was more distressing was the defense, is worse than last year.
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Best defensive team Sawful has had in his 7 years at Wyoming. Really? What a joke.
 
McPeachy said:
Best defensive team Sawful has had in his 7 years at Wyoming. Really? What a joke.
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It’s no joke. The name is Bohl. Start worshipping the ground this DC walks on. He will be the next up for the HC position should Sawful get hit by the door and Burman has any control over the hiring. He can’t be looked upon as anything other than hampered by the injury to Robinson.

I’m just so glad basketball doesn’t have any Sh…. name anymore.
 
stymeman said:
Don't say this too loud, most fans will crucify you for even comparing us to FCS caliber opponents(we shall see this weekend!!!)
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Those fans are going to struggle to argue their position when NDSU runs through the MWC this year just after leaving FCS last year. I only see NDSU losing to New Mexico (and maybe UNLV).
 
Wyolie Coyote said:
It got nothing to do with modern. The position has always required a CEO-type to properly run an athletic department. It is a business. It isn't fundraising for a nonprofit which I would equate to Burman's view of the position. An AD needs to have some HR abilities, marketing skills, and be a shrewd businessman in addition to being able to grovel to donors to fund construction projects/buyout coaches, etc. The current landscape has only accentuated the need to be a businessman with out of the box thinking. Some foresight and planning are necessities. Burman completely lacks any of the skills, other than fundraising, an AD needed 20 years ago and especially today. And that is not even mentioning the ability to evalate talent and make the right hiring decisions.
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Exactly, Burman is just a UW institutional legacy hire. Kiffin is catching a LOT of heat at LSU for trying to sign NFL rejects, but that is actually what you want at someplace like UW, you need someone that will be on the edge of what is legal or that challenges the rules at this point. Burman just follows along and is like 3 years behind what is cutting edge. Once the NIL came out, UW should have had a bill at the legislature to start paying the players directly. The AD needs to be ahead of everybody else, not a follower.
 
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