Just read an article that quoted Beverly Davenport on what she claims are the qualities that UT is looking for in an AD.
She said, "administrative experience, management experience, people who have integrity, who will not budge on issues of compliance, who know compliance, who've dealt with tough compliance issues. First and foremost, this is a job about management. Look at the budget. Look at the numbers of people. That's a huge operation. I'm looking for somebody with integrity, somebody who understands compliance and will have absolutely compliance at the top of their list. Every university in the country is beset with the same kinds of problems. We need people who understand financial management. It's a big, big operation."
With all that said, here are my questions:
1.) Would the above statement not seem to eliminate Fulmer from the equation? He has no administrative or management experience as far as AD position would concern. And how much compliance experience does he have other than what he may have dealt with as a head football coach?
2.) The last report I saw was that Blackburn has still not been contacted formally about the job. Why is that? And do you think they will formally interview him? Is the resistance against Blackburn enough that he won't get serious consideration?
3.) Do you and others have confidence in Davenport to make the right hire? Does she understand the uniqueness of this job and the importance of having a "Tennessee guy" in that chair?
4.) Do you get the sense that it's growing more likely that it will be someone other than Fulmer or Blackburn? What will the backlash be if it's an outsider?
5.) Have you guys had a chance to interview Dr. Davenport? Will we see any article like that in the next few days?
Thanks,
Go Vols!
She said, "administrative experience, management experience, people who have integrity, who will not budge on issues of compliance, who know compliance, who've dealt with tough compliance issues. First and foremost, this is a job about management. Look at the budget. Look at the numbers of people. That's a huge operation. I'm looking for somebody with integrity, somebody who understands compliance and will have absolutely compliance at the top of their list. Every university in the country is beset with the same kinds of problems. We need people who understand financial management. It's a big, big operation."
With all that said, here are my questions:
1.) Would the above statement not seem to eliminate Fulmer from the equation? He has no administrative or management experience as far as AD position would concern. And how much compliance experience does he have other than what he may have dealt with as a head football coach?
2.) The last report I saw was that Blackburn has still not been contacted formally about the job. Why is that? And do you think they will formally interview him? Is the resistance against Blackburn enough that he won't get serious consideration?
3.) Do you and others have confidence in Davenport to make the right hire? Does she understand the uniqueness of this job and the importance of having a "Tennessee guy" in that chair?
4.) Do you get the sense that it's growing more likely that it will be someone other than Fulmer or Blackburn? What will the backlash be if it's an outsider?
5.) Have you guys had a chance to interview Dr. Davenport? Will we see any article like that in the next few days?
Thanks,
Go Vols!
