Georgia Southern AD Announcement

[GATA_Eagles]

After the retirement of Sam Baker and an extensive nationwide search, Georgia Southern will name it's new Athletic Director today. The press conference will happen at 6pm EST.

The press conference can be viewed at:http://www.georgiasouthern.tv

[rokamortis]

Who is it? Surely there has been a leak.

[rbostic278]

You would be surprised info on anything concerning Ga Southern is like breaking into Ft. Knox. Don't get me started on recruiting, sad.

[Apphole]

I heard Charlie Cobb has been itching to leave ASU...

[SpeedkingATL]

Press conference to be held at Zaxbys at 6PM. Free chicken fingers for everyone!

[Mr. Pink]

Zaxbys IS a GSU tradition...

[GlassOnion]

GSU is proud to announce, the return of Samuel Baker!

[GSU EAGLES]

GSU is proud to announce, the return of Samuel Baker!

Given the way that guy has been able to hold on for so long despite huge mistakes, I wouldn't be shocked!

[ASUMountaineer]

GSU is proud to announce, the return of Samuel Baker!

And GSU fans everywhere decide to switch allegiance to GSU version2.0, Georgia State.

[walliver]

GSU is proud to announce, the return of Samuel Baker!

I also hear that they are moving to the South Atlantic Conference.

[eaglewraith]

GSU is proud to announce, the return of Samuel Baker!

I would ****ing kill someone.

[Apphole]

In a surprise announcement, Mike D'Antoni is the new Stink AD.

[Mr. Pink]

In a surprise announcement, Mike D'Antoni is the new Stink AD.

I cannot explain how funny I thought that was.

[atlfcsfan]

In a surprise announcement, Mike D'Antoni is the new Stink AD.


Well if they wanted to be bold, they could go and get Bill Curry, I hear he's available. lol

[TheRevSFA]

Erk Russel's head...

[appfan2008]

In a surprise announcement, Mike D'Antoni is the new Stink AD.

I think you got that backwords... he just got a new job... I think its Phil Jackson... he is still looking...

[bullitt_60]

Press conference to be held at Zaxbys at 6PM. Free chicken fingers for everyone!

That would be awesome.

[GSU EAGLES]

Press conference to be held at Zaxbys at 6PM. Free chicken fingers for everyone!

Don't forget Chic-fil-a.

[cbarrier90]

That would be awesome.

As long as they give out unlimited amounts of Zax sauce for free, I'm there.

[Apphole]

I think you got that backwords... he just got a new job... I think its Phil Jackson... he is still looking...

Oh no. I know what's going on in LA.

I said a surprise announcement. All that "Vote Yes to FBS" money flowing into Stinkboro allowed them to outbid the Lakers for D'Antoni.

I'll also add that NBA coach to FCS AD is a seamless transition.

[I-16Bandit]

The new Athletic Director for Georgia Southern University is Thomas Kleinlein.

http://www.kentstatesports.com/athleticDepartment/bios/Tom_Kleinlein

[gasoutherneagle]

Kent State?!?!?

WTF have they ever done? ...EVER?!?!

I understand the Yankee thing, especially moving up... but, HOLY SH__!

[keller625]

what kind of changes do yall think will be implemented? or would like to see?

[gasoutherneagle]

NOT HAVING AN AD FROM KENT f'ing STATE!!!!

[Horseshoe App]

At least he did work at ASU:)

[PhillyApp1]

And the Golden Flash looks like an eagle,,,kind of .....lmao

[GSUEagles#1]

At least he did work at ASU:)

Ya as in Arizona State....

[Horseshoe App]

It is only a joke. Lighten up!!


Ya as in Arizona State....

[GATA_OneMoreTime]

Kent State?!?!?

WTF have they ever done? ...EVER?!?!

I understand the Yankee thing, especially moving up... but, HOLY SH__!
Kent state is number 25 in the AP poll this week. I'd say that's doing pretty well all things considered.

[GSUEagles#1]

It is only a joke. Lighten up!!

I know it was a joke, I just had to clarify because some App Fans would come on here and see that and go on and on about it without reading his bio! :) The only good thing we got from Y'all was Paul Johnson :)

[gsu_paintballer]

NOT HAVING AN AD FROM KENT f'ing STATE!!!!

Well, ya got one. So shut up and like it.

[Horseshoe App]

Shoot, he is a redneck from Avery County. You can have him. He also went to WCU, so he can't be that smart:)

I know it was a joke, I just had to clarify because some App Fans would come on here and see that and go on and on about it without reading his bio! :) The only good thing we got from Y'all was Paul Johnson :)

[citdog]

If you don't like the hire why not attack his van as he's driving into town?

[gsu_paintballer]

If you don't like the hire why not attack his van as he's driving into town?

Or we could just secede!

[cannonballgsu]

If you don't like the hire why not attack his van as he's driving into town?

Funny.

See you in the playoffs.

[The Eagle's Cliff]

I like the hire. The other finalist was Chris Kingston from NC St. I like Tom's background, contact network, and fundraising experience. We've got a leader, now who will follow.

[eaglewraith]

NOT HAVING AN AD FROM KENT f'ing STATE!!!!

Wow.

You even look at his history?

[gasoutherneagle]

Wow.

You even look at his history?

Simply, unimpressed with the initial resume hire...

...ready to be DAZZLED!

[eaglewraith]

Simply, unimpressed with the initial resume hire...

...ready to be DAZZLED!

Why are you not impressed?

Who would you have preferred?

[Mr. C]

Two of the names I had heard were interested were former Georgia AD Dana Evans and Louisiana-Lafayette AD Scott Farmer, a former coach and assistant AD at Georgia Southern.

[eaglesrback]

Two of the names I had heard were interested were former Georgia AD Dana Evans and Louisiana-Lafayette AD Scott Farmer, a former coach and assistant AD at Georgia Southern.

That would be Damon Evans.He did have Statesboro ties..... hehehe..

[gasoutherneagle]

Why are you not impressed?`

KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?


Who would you have preferred?

Someone NOT from KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?

[eaglewraith]

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KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?



Someone NOT from KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?

And you're being a dumb ****ing fan by using that answer over and over.

He's been an Assistant AD at Kent State, Arizona State, Rutgers, and Wake Forest. What screams awful about that resume?

He's led a lot of fundraising and ticket sales initiatives. That's a lot of what we need right now. And guess what, he's been successful in those ventures.

For all interested, here's Mr Kleinlein's Bio from Kent State:
http://www.kentstatesports.com/athleticDepartment/bios/Tom_Kleinlein

[eaglewraith]

Two of the names I had heard were interested were former Georgia AD Dana Evans and Louisiana-Lafayette AD Scott Farmer, a former coach and assistant AD at Georgia Southern.

Scott Farmer was an automatic candidate in our fans' eyes due to his connections and the fact he's one of us. I wouldn't have been satisfied with a candidate that was less impressive than him. I think we've done well even though we didn't get Farmer.

[gasoutherneagle]

And you're being a dumb ****ing fan by using that answer over and over.

Not at all.

I'm fairly certain that we all expected an SEC asst. AD or, at least, a BCS conference asst. AD.

YOU as well, I'm sure.

[eaglewraith]

Not at all.

I'm fairly certain that we all expected an SEC asst. AD or, at least, a BCS conference asst. AD.

YOU as well, I'm sure.

Dude has worked in the Pac-12, Big East, and ACC. That's BCS level. He was at Kent State because their new AD there WANTED him to come work there. Stands to reason that means he'd done some good work somewhere. Look at his body of work, not just the current school he's at.

[gasoutherneagle]

Dude has worked in the Pac-12, Big East, and ACC. That's BCS level. He was at Kent State because their new AD there WANTED him to come work there. Stands to reason that means he'd done some good work somewhere. Look at his body of work, not just the current school he's at.

Great. Glad to hear you're on-board. I'M NOT YET! xrotatehx


SORRY! ...I expected more.

[eaglewraith]

Great. Glad to hear you're on-board. I'M NOT YET! xrotatehx


SORRY! ...I expected more.

He meets the criteria you set forward in a previous post. What else is there?

[gasoutherneagle]

NO... he doesn't.

Kent State is on the resume.

xlolx

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Great. Glad to hear you're on-board. I'M NOT YET! xrotatehx


SORRY! ...I expected more.

If that's the case, your expectations are unreasonable. Georgia Southern can only pay an AD so much so we were definitely looking at an Assistant AD. Over 50 applicants were screened.

As for the "Kent freaking State" comments, I'm sure more people have heard of them than Georgia freaking Southern.

We're small potatoes trying to grow. Your comments are delusional

[walliver]

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KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?



Someone NOT from KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?

Isn't Kent State playing the the highest level of college football at which GSU aspires to play?

GSU isn't going to the SEC or ACC. Ever. What you need is someone with experience at promoting a mid-major FBS team.

[gasoutherneagle]

We're small potatoes trying to grow. Your comments are delusional

The wife and I came home in quiet expectation of the broadcast that would decide the future of Eagle athletics... heard it and sat silently, with jaws dropped saying to each other: WHO... FROM WHERE?!?!

I'm probably way off base... as usual.

But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more. Especially, one in the center of THE BIGGEST recruiting area in the country (If Old Dom can blow up in a large, but secondary, recruiting area and move up... SH--!).

[gasoutherneagle]

Isn't Kent State playing the the highest level of college football at which GSU aspires to play?

GSU isn't going to the SEC or ACC. Ever. What you need is someone with experience at promoting a mid-major FBS team.

Stay out of it, "never gonna get there." You're not in this fight.

[cbarrier90]

But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more.

App does have lofty expectations! xrotatehx

Sorry, couldn't resist...

[Eaglesrus]

The wife and I came home in quiet expectation of the broadcast that would decide the future of Eagle athletics... heard it and sat silently, with jaws dropped saying to each other: WHO... FROM WHERE?!?!

I'm probably way off base... as usual.

But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more. Especially, one in the center of THE BIGGEST recruiting area in the country (If Old Dom can blow up in a large, but secondary, recruiting area and move up... SH--!).

I don't understand why you are placing so much emphasis on who his current employer is and pretty much ignoring the rest of his body of work. He appears to have accomplished a lot for a guy that's 41 years old, and to me that indicates that he'll probably bring a lot of energy to the position.

[Eagle22]

I don't understand why you are placing so much emphasis on who his current employer is and pretty much ignoring the rest of his body of work. He appears to have accomplished a lot for a guy that's 41 years old, and to me that indicates that he'll probably bring a lot of energy to the position.

Exactly. Would rather catch someone on the upswing rather than the back swing of their career. That is what we need at this point.

[GSUwinsagain]

The wife and I came home in quiet expectation of the broadcast that would decide the future of Eagle athletics... heard it and sat silently, with jaws dropped saying to each other: WHO... FROM WHERE?!?!

I'm probably way off base... as usual.

But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more. Especially, one in the center of THE BIGGEST recruiting area in the country (If Old Dom can blow up in a large, but secondary, recruiting area and move up... SH--!).

I really don't know what you expected. We don't have an unlimited budget for this position. With that being said, I think he is a great hire and he is excited about being here.

[GSUwinsagain]

The wife and I came home in quiet expectation of the broadcast that would decide the future of Eagle athletics... heard it and sat silently, with jaws dropped saying to each other: WHO... FROM WHERE?!?!

I'm probably way off base... as usual.

But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more. Especially, one in the center of THE BIGGEST recruiting area in the country (If Old Dom can blow up in a large, but secondary, recruiting area and move up... SH--!).

I really don't know what you expected. We don't have an unlimited budget for this position. With that being said, I think he is a great hire and he is excited about being here.

[bullitt_60]

He seems to have a very solid resume. Looking forward to see what he can do.


But, DAMN... THE greatest FCS program of all time, and it's fans... should expect more. Especially, one in the center of THE BIGGEST recruiting area in the country (If Old Dom can blow up in a large, but secondary, recruiting area and move up... SH--!).

Without looking, tell me who ODU's AD is and where he came from.

[eaglewraith]

He seems to have a very solid resume. Looking forward to see what he can do.



Without looking, tell me who ODU's AD is and where he came from.

Oh this answer should be humorous.

[GSUEagles#1]

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[GSUEagles#1]

I think there is an issue with a lot of fans (and specifically GSU) only focusing on the Football side of the Athletics department when it comes to the AD. I personally am more excited to hear what he will do to step-up the programs for Basketball, soccer, etc. Yes I understand, like a lot of schools, that football is the revenue for most of the sports, but in order to be successful in FBS, we need to be better all around.

[seantaylor]

NOT HAVING AN AD FROM KENT f'ing STATE!!!!

You are an idiot.

[dungeonjoe]

I heard he was Brian Van Gorder"s cousin.

[The Eagle's Cliff]

I think there is an issue with a lot of fans (and specifically GSU) only focusing on the Football side of the Athletics department when it comes to the AD. I personally am more excited to hear what he will do to step-up the programs for Basketball, soccer, etc. Yes I understand, like a lot of schools, that football is the revenue for most of the sports, but in order to be successful in FBS, we need to be better all around.

This is one of the main "pros" of reclassifying to FBS. Not only does football retain some Georgia players currently signing with Middle Tenn, Western Ky, Troy, Southern Miss, UAB, etc., but there are baseball, basketball, and olympic athletes who see FCS conferences as below D1. FCS fans understand the differences, but the general public sees D2 = FCS.

[asumike83]

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KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?



Someone NOT from KENT f'ing STATE... was that not clear?

Kent State's football team is 9-1 and #25 in the current AP Poll, their baseball team just went to Omaha and their men's basketball program has won 20+ games each of the past three years. That sure seems like a well run athletic department to me. Get a grip.

[eaglewraith]

I think there is an issue with a lot of fans (and specifically GSU) only focusing on the Football side of the Athletics department when it comes to the AD. I personally am more excited to hear what he will do to step-up the programs for Basketball, soccer, etc. Yes I understand, like a lot of schools, that football is the revenue for most of the sports, but in order to be successful in FBS, we need to be better all around.

In his press conference he noted that at Kent State they didn't really have a football culture like we do, so in order to get some national notice of the athletics programs they put emphasis in improving the Olympic sports to gain that attention. It seems like he understands the importance of having those other sports be as good and as well known nationally as possible as well. I think we made a wise choice.

[eaglewraith]

You are an idiot.

Holy crap skins just called someone an idiot for talking bad about Georgia Southern's AD.

Not sure what this means. I think it's a good thing.

[ChiefGSU275]

Holy crap skins just called someone an idiot for talking bad about Georgia Southern's AD.

Not sure what this means. I think it's a good thing.

Kleinlein is already uniting our fanbase. This guy is good.

[SpeedkingATL]

Looks to be a pretty good hire and someone with FBS experience. Football team looks pretty solid this year too.

[KeeperoftheCreek]

Holy crap skins just called someone an idiot for talking bad about Georgia Southern's AD.

Not sure what this means. I think it's a good thing.

Maybe the Mayans were right! The world is coming to an end!

[Baldy]

Looks to be a pretty good hire and someone with FBS experience. Football team looks pretty solid this year too.
Interesting that Western passed on him last year. Their loss, our gain? xeyebrowx

[Gringer1]

Doing things differently from Western Carolina is rarely a bad decision.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Some of our fans really want someone who have a big-name school on his resume regardless of what position they have actually held. I would much rather have someone who has worked high-level positions in a mid-major school.

[AppAlum2003]

Hey, I missed the press conference... what school is the new AD coming from?

[Baldy]

Doing things differently from Western Carolina is rarely a bad decision.
xlolx

[ASUMountaineer]

Hey, I missed the press conference... what school is the new AD coming from?

xlmaox

[Mr. Pink]

Hey, I missed the press conference... what school is the new AD coming from?
Kent State.

[ChiefGSU275]

And word just came down that the BOR approved the student fees that were voted on. Football Op Center will begin construction after the season. New AD in office. Just need an invite...

[AppAlum2003]

And word just came down that the BOR approved the student fees that were voted on. Football Op Center will begin construction after the season. New AD in office. Just need an invite...

We'll invite you if you invite us!

[Gringer1]

App State, GSU, and Idaho band together. Each school sponsors 2 teams, creating 6 total. A new conference forms overnight.

[gasoutherneagle]

AN APOLOGY:xsmhx

I realize that I kinda went off the reservation last night.xcrazyx After a 20 hour cooling-off period, speaking with a few folks in the know, reading a few background details, and TAKING MY MEDICATION,xholyx I realize we are in good hands and have nothing to worry about.

I'm sorry, everyone. And, I was wrong. I allowed my mouth to get away from my brain xblahxand stank it up without thinking it through first.

...so, there ya go.

GATA Eagles!

[whoanellie]

this guy you hired does have a pretty awesome background as one of the first 300lb O-Linemen at Wake Forest under Bill Dooley
knee injury in last of his senior year wrecked is pro career. Has paid his dues and has great connections in North Carolina as his dad
"Red" is a long time assistant at several Triad High Schools. He will be on the field this Friday in Charlotte NC as Butler hosts his still undefeated East
Forsyth NC just saying He's not an A-hole.