I don't have any specific details but I was told that Liz had been bumping heads w/ the Chancellor for quite some time. I don't think this was a spur of the moment thing.
For her to get fired on a Thurs. night, she must have bumped a little too hard. Surprised he didn't wait until Monday. Seems a little rash to do it now, right before a big game. Maybe the Chancellor has a bit of a temper? The fact that she has a lawyer tells me she's going after the rest of her contract.
I think this will have No effect on the players though.
Just when both of the major sports appear to be on good footing. Hopefully this isn't scandalous, at least.
This is definitely perplexing in terms of timing and a bit disheartening. Don't want to take the focus away from the teams competing right now. I can't imagine that Lane would terminate her contract unless he thought he had cause because SIU can't afford a buyout. She seemed well liked by the coaches so this will be interesting times.
This is definitely perplexing in terms of timing and a bit disheartening. Don't want to take the focus away from the teams competing right now. I can't imagine that Lane would terminate her contract unless he thought he had cause because SIU can't afford a buyout. She seemed well liked by the coaches so this will be interesting times.
It certainly is. Curious to hear the explanation, if there is one.
Hate to say it, but it seems like SIU thrives on administrative drama and can't go too long without some leadership crisis. Most of which are expensive and a depletion of scarce resources. Everyone knows there is no long term "stability" in large organizations, but SIU is ridiculous.
March on triumphantly!
He had better have just cause.
AD’s get fired all the time and they are “at will” employees. I believe it has zero impact on a teams’ performance. Move on and hire someone else.
AD’s get fired all the time and they are “at will” employees. I believe it has zero impact on a teams’ performance. Move on and hire someone else.
Zero impact in the short term, sure, but how an AD fundraises, advocates for resources, manages relationships and handles coaching maneuvers (for example, think of aiming to retain Mullins if Southern has a good stretch the next 2-3 years) can certainly have a large impact in the bigger picture.
Promoting the SIU Foundation CEO to interim AD should ensure continuity.
AD’s get fired all the time and they are “at will” employees. I believe it has zero impact on a teams’ performance. Move on and hire someone else.
Zero impact in the short term, sure, but how an AD fundraises, advocates for resources, manages relationships and handles coaching maneuvers (for example, think of aiming to retain Mullins if Southern has a good stretch the next 2-3 years) can certainly have a large impact in the bigger picture.
I would argue there are short term impacts, even if you aren't necessarily worried about your job, if your boss gets fired in the middle of the week that is a distraction (in all fields, not just athletics). Their job is to do their best to block things like that out, but the uncertainty of that still lingers...who's my next boss going to be, how will we get along, what is their management style, what will they ask of me be beyond my coaching duties, etc. (I'm going through something similar at my job now).
Beyond that, we all know the financial issues that exists at the athletic department and the university as a whole. With everything that has happened throughout the pandemic in terms of lost revenue, this is just another thing to add to the pile. Even if the Chancellor feels like this is a just cause firing, there will be money spent in litigation in a time when every dollar spent matters (maybe not coming out of the athletic budget per say but still money spent).
I'm hope this comes to a conclusion quickly and a great hire is made to replace her (wishful thinking).
Promoting the SIU Foundation CEO to interim AD should ensure continuity.
https://siuf.org/about-siuf/staff-directory/matt-kupek.php
In his role as CEO, Matt serves as SIU’s chief development officer and provides strategic oversight and leadership in directing SIU’s Forever SIU Campaign. Under his leadership at the Foundation, the original $75 million campaign goal was successfully raised and the goal raised to $200 million. The Foundation also raised a record-setting $28.5 million in FY20, a 60% increase of $11,457,000 than had been raised the previous year.
I'm guessing there's more to this than just fundraising being a problem but if that's one of the problems, this makes sense.
everyone relax. this is good news. she may have been pleasant and nice but this is business. it was a mistake to appoint her when killer got run out of dodge. i don't want an ad who admits she was afraid to put out a strong statement like Nick did about those lily livered redturds last spring. thanks for your service but we will be fine.
everyone relax. this is good news. she may have been pleasant and nice but this is business. it was a mistake to appoint her when killer got run out of dodge. i don't want an ad who admits she was afraid to put out a strong statement like Nick did about those lily livered redturds last spring. thanks for your service but we will be fine.
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So, when does Tyler Hansbrough's mother get hired by the new AD?
