Brian Bethea?

[bdan2002]

I saw a job posting for the Sr. Assoc AD for Facilities and Event Management - which used to Brian's job. Did something happen?

[Sound_Man]

Yes

[All About UNT]

Have to say.....I am ok with cutting some of those that RV brought with him from Southern Miss in favor of promoting North Texas grads or even DFW natives.

[GrayEagle]

I'm for cutting anyone that isn't getting the job done unless there is a reason that he/she cannot. While I'd prefer alums they must be qualified. This is a critical time for promotions, sales, and donations. It's like not getting a second chance to make a first impression.

Edited July 29, 2012 by GrayEagle

[Sound_Man]

Please tell me that your not trying to imply that brian wasn't getting the job done

[emmitt01]

We used to joke that if there was one surefire way to never work at NT athletics...just graduate from NT.

[KRAM1]

For me, I'd prefer to see a good mix of both UNT grads and non-UNT grads. having too many UNT grads does not bring in fresh ideas from other successful places...having too few UNT grads makes for lack of tradition and continuity. For me...give me a good mix of both. I know of several UNT grads working in areas all across the UNT campus including athletics these days. The days when a UNT grad could not get hired at UNT seems to be pretty much over if you actually look at the numbers.

[UNT90]

For me, I'd prefer to see a good mix of both UNT grads and non-UNT grads. having too many UNT grads does not bring in fresh ideas from other successful places...having too few UNT grads makes for lack of tradition and continuity. For me...give me a good mix of both. I know of several UNT grads working in areas all across the UNT campus including athletics these days. The days when a UNT grad could not get hired at UNT seems to be pretty much over if you actually look at the numbers.

Give me the person that excells at what they do, regardless of where they graduated.

Hire the best candidate and them let them do their job.

If they are a UNT grad, great. If not, so what.

Edited July 30, 2012 by UNT90

[UNTstormchaser]

Give me the person that excells at what they do, regardless of where they graduated.

Hire the best candidate and them let them do their job.

If they are a UNT grad, great. If not, so what.

I agree, but in the event that two potential employees are identical in qualifications, go with the UNT grad. If for nothing else, that person already has pride and will probably be more enticed to stay at the school long-term than a non-alum. I'd hate to have someone do great things in the athletic dept. just to see them get scooped up by their alma mater.

[Harry]

Here's the job posting: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175653942

[KRAM1]

Here's the job posting: http://www.higheredj...bCode=175653942

So, anyone have any news about Brian? I thought he did a great job with the stadium. Did he get a new gig elsewhere? Sure wish him well and thank him for all he has done for the Mean green nation. Well done, Brian. THANK YOU!

[Mean Green 93-98]

So, anyone have any news about Brian? I thought he did a great job with the stadium. Did he get a new gig elsewhere? Sure wish him well and thank him for all he has done for the Mean green nation. Well done, Brian. THANK YOU!

Based on Sound Man's cryptic comments, you may have to look elsewhere than gmg.com for your answers.

[GreenLegend37]

So, anyone have any news about Brian? I thought he did a great job with the stadium. Did he get a new gig elsewhere? Sure wish him well and thank him for all he has done for the Mean green nation. Well done, Brian. THANK YOU!

He's now working at Cowboys Stadium.

[KRAM1]

Based on Sound Man's cryptic comments, you may have to look elsewhere than gmg.com for your answers.

Nope...seems we have found right here on GMG.Com that Brian is now working at Cowboy Stadium. Good for Bruian...hopefuuly, I'll run into him one of these days and will be able to say hello and to thank him in person for the great work he did with Apogee. Thanks for the update GreenLegend37.

[cwb]

He's now working at Cowboys Stadium.

Did he use up all of his eligibility before turning pro?

[MeanGreenTexan]

He's now working at Cowboys Stadium.

Just curious... in what type of role?

Usually when I hear someone is "working at <X> Stadium", I picture some schmucks filling souvenir cups of Dr Pepper and pouring nacho cheese, or folding clothes at the pro shop.

[TheTastyGreek]

Did he use up all of his eligibility before turning pro?

More importantly - Did he buy or rent?

[GreenLegend37]

Just curious... in what type of role?

Usually when I hear someone is "working at <X> Stadium", I picture some schmucks filling souvenir cups of Dr Pepper and pouring nacho cheese, or folding clothes at the pro shop.

Facilities

[EGL66]

Good for Brian. He was always a class act. He did his job well while also being able to clean up other people's messes around him. Hopefully he can parlay the job with the Cowboys into something back closer to home near New Orleans.