MGB: UNT considering forming hiring committee for new coach

[Brett Vito]

MGB: UNT could change course, but hiring committee likely to be a part of process

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/10/unt-considering-hiring-committee-for-new-coach.html/

 

[UNTcrazy727]

I hope this means, "We want to move forward with the coaching search, but we don't want RV to lead the search so we're going to cut off his balls until we get our ducks in a row so we can fire him officially."

[MeanGreenTexan]

Oh boy!

"Several UNT officials and boosters have expressed interest in joining a committee."

I can see Rick now:  "Sure Brint & Ernie, please help me find a new football coach!  Hey, y'all want to come over and play Super Smash Bros after we're done?"

[Aldo]

Hell yeah I'll play some Super Sma- heeeeeey I see what you're doing

[MeanGreenTeeth]

This is bull.  What are we paying an AD for?  A committee approach is just a way of avoiding blame if the next hire goes sour.  We should just flat out not have an AD if this is the way we are going to move forward.

[EagleMBA]

Great. We want a "hoss" and we'll end up with a camel. Still, better than RV acting alone and we end up with a polecat.

[forevereagle]

This is bull.  What are we paying an AD for?  A committee approach is just a way of avoiding blame if the next hire goes sour.  We should just flat out not have an AD if this is the way we are going to move forward.

Hiring committees are not uncommon for high visibility jobs. Plus, for those who really want RV fired, you could take this as a sign that they don't want to interrupt the coaching search when he is let go.

[untbowler]

well apparently we have 17 unpaid AD's so why do we need RV, is he just an honorary position now, since BOR and Donors make the decisions. Retitle him to fundraising and accountant for Athletics

[greenit]

I definitely do not see this as a positive development for RV's chances of sticking around.  It is possible this was his idea in order to take pressure of of himself, but I think it is more likely the idea originated above his pay grade, essentially taking the decision our of his hands.  

[Eagle-96]

[UNTexas]

This is an attempt to pass accountability from RV. It's probably his idea. 

[Green Lantern]

Ugh. This is the typical UNT thing to do. Create a committee for a decision....any decision. Higher Ed environments rely on this device far too often for my taste.

[Greenrex]

Professional. Search. Firms. Do. Not. Work.

I hope for a committee that reports to the president made of members who love this university as I do.

[meanrob]

Not a fan of this. 

However I am available. 

[Greendylan]

Hiring committees are the norm in higher education for faculty and administrator positions.  

[MeanGreenHoops]

Well this could be good in that RV isn't making the decision, but it could also be bad in that no other changes will be made.

[Got5onIt]

 

Hopefully, this was put together by Smatresk and the higher ups while RV was grubbing down on some Jimmy Johns in his office. Here's how I picture RV enjoying his JJ's all the while thinking he's avoided the axe....

Edited October 13, 2015 by Got5onIt

[kj86]

I definitely do not see this as a positive development for RV's chances of sticking around.  It is possible this was his idea in order to take pressure of of himself, but I think it is more likely the idea originated above his pay grade, essentially taking the decision our of his hands.  

I sure hope you've got it right.

[meanJewGreen]

Professional. Search. Firms. Do. Not. Work.

I hope for a committee that reports to the president made of members who love this university as I do.

As a recruiter , let me be the first to advocate how important they are for high level searches.... 

[Aldo]

I kinda  like the idea of a committee. I would think RV could potentially get vetoed, and we could get juicy leaks here and there

[Eagle-96]

As a recruiter , let me be the first to advocate how important they are for high level searches.... 

The Mac hire came out of a Search Firm recommendation. I'd prefer not to go down that path again.

[gangrene]

The Mac hire came out of a Search Firm recommendation. I'd prefer not to go down that path again.

Yep, and that worked out so well we should do it again.  Chuck Neinas, do you need another easy $40K?

[UNTexas]

I submit this committee makes two great choices. Then let RV choose. If he chooses candidate A, then immediately have a really special news conference naming candidate B as the new head coach of the University of North Texas football team.

[UNT90]

This is an attempt to pass accountability from RV. It's probably his idea. 

This is exactly correct.

I hope this doesn't mean RV is safe. Again, write letters to the President letting him know this doesn't change the need for a new AD.

[Green Mean]

I see nothing wrong with a hiring/consulting committee.  Don't let them virtually make the hire and influence your whole decision but getting other input is just fine IMO just don't let it completely influence your decision making etc.  You've been at your job for 15 years as an AD so you should have a very good idea of the landscape...at least one would hope and think.