Burman/Reeves Address Board of Trustees Regarding Athletics

[WyomingCoog]

President Reeves and Tom Burman spoke to the board of trustees yesterday in Evanston about the state of Wyoming athletics and how to move forward. There were a couple other coments from Reeves related to sports throughout the entirety of the meeting. I've made notes/marks of those comments and also where to skip to, to hear from Burman. There is a ton of information in here! This was also Reeves' first in person board meeting, so you can watch at the 42:15 mark to hear his introduction and overview of his plans for the University.

Reeves on athletic success being one of his top/first priorities: "we intend to win and compete....it's a non-negotiable"
50:30


Reeves on using athletic success to grow enrollment:
1:03:10


Burman Presentation w/ Reeves follow up:
3:06:15

Interesting from Burman: I believe you'll see another change in conference alignment in 4 years
3:12:20

Good quote from Reeves after Burman spoke "I can't think of a greater emergency than the fact that we have never won the Mountain West in 25 years, that's an exigent circumstance right there. It's time to win the Mountain West"
3:24:50


Link to Meeting:

 

[Vapoke]

4 years is right. That is when the ACC will implode and the B1G media rights are up.

 

[Vapoke]

Good quote from Reeves after Burman spoke "I can't think of a greater emergency than the fact that we have never won the Mountain West in 25 years, that's an exigent circumstance right there. It's time to win the Mountain West"
3:24:50

A good first step would to publicly announce that Burman will not be renewed July 1, 2027. Guess the BoT cannot hide the contract extension and pay raise this time

 

[Wyokie]

4 years is right. That is when the ACC will implode and the B1G media rights are up.

Agree!! The next round of musical chairs is coming soon.

 

[LanderPoke]

Burman is such a useless bum. Fire him immediately

 

[Bear Claw]

I would love for the General to send TB packing. Hopefully, he’s as disappointed as we all are. From his words, he expects more.

 

[Steamboat]

Burman is such a useless bum. Fire him immediately

Most of us agree with that comment, but I doubt it is imminent

 

[Vapoke]

I would love for the General to send TB packing. Hopefully, he’s as disappointed as we all are. From his words, he expects more.

Though we have pitch forks ready for Burman, my guess the General lets Burman ride out his contract July 1, 2027 and then he quietly rides off.

 

[TheRealUW]

Though we have pitch forks ready for Burman, my guess the General lets Burman ride out his contract July 1, 2027 and then he quietly rides off.

Agree.

Almost 0% chance he fires Burman before his contract expires next summer. I don't think Burman will be offered another contract and he is probably content with retiring at this point. Win-win for everyone involved.

President Reeves will likely spend this year gaging interest in the position and completing due diligence on potential replacement AD candidates.

 

[Vapoke]

Agree.

Almost 0% chance he fires Burman before his contract expires next summer. I don't think Burman will be offered another contract and he is probably content with retiring at this point. Win-win for everyone involved.

President Reeves will likely spend this year gaging interest in the position and completing due diligence on potential replacement AD candidates.

I think he also gagged when he saw that we have no championships in 25 years. I know athletics is on his mind but he also must fix the dumpster fire academically that the former wet napkin, President, created. His policy changes thus far have not sparked much public backlash so they must be well received thus far by University employees.