I haven't followed this super closely, but it's odd how this situation has been drawn out so long. They haven't had enough time to figure out if Kupec is a fit to take it long-term?
No inside info here but it could be that they want him but he hasn't committed to it yet.
I haven't followed this super closely, but it's odd how this situation has been drawn out so long. They haven't had enough time to figure out if Kupec is a fit to take it long-term?
No inside info here but it could be that they want him but he hasn't committed to it yet.
I was thinking from the beginning he said that he didn't want it. Only would fill in as an interim.
Anyone have interactions with Kupec before? What's your impression of him?
I haven't followed this super closely, but it's odd how this situation has been drawn out so long. They haven't had enough time to figure out if Kupec is a fit to take it long-term?
No inside info here but it could be that they want him but he hasn't committed to it yet.
I was thinking from the beginning he said that he didn't want it. Only would fill in as an interim.
I Don’t think that is necessary true now. I won’t be surprised IF he is named the permanent AD. Which I do think will be a great thing for SIU Athletics and SIU as a whole. Have no solid information that he will indeed be the new AD but signs are pointing that direction. We shall see.
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-- Al McGuire
Still no news?
As quiet as it's been makes me think they know who they want but for some reason that person is not quite ready for the announcement.
Looks like Valpo has decided on their next AD…that just leaves SIU now without a permanent AD. They need to get this right, but man is this taking longer than expected.
Looks like Valpo has decided on their next AD…that just leaves SIU now without a permanent AD. They need to get this right, but man is this taking longer than expected.
Do you know who Valpo hired? I couldn't find any press release online.
I'm curious how good of a candidate they could attract.
Looks like Valpo has decided on their next AD…that just leaves SIU now without a permanent AD. They need to get this right, but man is this taking longer than expected.
Do you know who Valpo hired? I couldn't find any press release online.
I'm curious how good of a candidate they could attract.
They’re supposed to announce tomorrow morning and haven’t seen a leak yet. Paul Oren said they attracted 50 candidates though.
Valpo announced the hire. Senior Associate AD for Student Services at Iowa State.
https://twitter.com/valpoathletics/status/1527320035441508353?s=20&t=3nxRNUNapWwrWQzUvcTbww
Recent press releases have removed the word "interim" when referring to AD Kupec. This may be a subtle indication he has the job permanently moving forward. just trying to read between the lines.
I'm ok with it. Kupec seems to have done a pretty good job during his short tenure. He's already known as a brilliant fundraiser, which is a huge part of the job in today's sports admins.
@resaluki-88 Looks like we thought wrong. I was surprised to see this.
https://twitter.com/writingump/status/1532436650533474317?s=20&t=P6YHyxt661GpXw2IOFhPow
@resaluki-88 Looks like we thought wrong. I was surprised to see this.
https://twitter.com/writingump/status/1532436650533474317?s=20&t=P6YHyxt661GpXw2IOFhPow
Interesting, that's a long time for Kupec to be performing 2 important full time jobs! Hi foundation job is a pretty crucial role, not to mention AD! Don't know how good of an idea it is for SIU to keep kicking the can down the road. Of course, SIU doesn't exactly have a great track record when it comes to administration issues/decisions.
Sounds to me like he wants the job and from what I've seen I think that would be a good thing.
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