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Post by UICJohn on Jul 25, 2024 14:46:39 GMT -6
Just read a rumor online that George Washington is narrowing in on hiring our current AD, Michael Lipitz, to the same position.
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Post by madstomper on Jul 25, 2024 20:53:23 GMT -6
Hearing it’s a done deal and that the chancellor is meeting eith the department tomorrow
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Post by madstomper on Jul 25, 2024 20:53:54 GMT -6
*-with
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Post by UICJohn on Jul 25, 2024 20:55:29 GMT -6
I can’t say he has really done a ton to move the needle on the athletic department.
Maybe I’m missing something. But maybe this is also a good opportunity for Chancellor Miranda
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Post by waadle on Jul 25, 2024 22:43:28 GMT -6
Sherard Clinkscales former Indiana State AD, steps up?
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Post by UICJohn on Jul 26, 2024 9:02:33 GMT -6
Sherard Clinkscales former Indiana State AD, steps up? He’s the one we just hired for an Asst role? I thought Indiana State people were upset he left - thought he did a good job, yes? |
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Post by Big D on Jul 26, 2024 10:53:13 GMT -6
Strange move. Maybe he’s just the type that wants change or they’re paying him more, because athletically it seems to be a lateral move. UIC, I’d argue, has much more potential for big things.
We had good academic success under him and we’re grateful for his help in moving us to the Valley (and fighting for the kids to play when the Horizon shut us out). But did we have great athletic success under him? Nope.
I think most would agree that the UIC job is more attractive now in the Valley than it was when Lipitz was hired after Klassy killed gymnastics and ran. The Chancellor seems to care about athletics, so I hope she can make a great hire!
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Post by uicc79 on Jul 27, 2024 6:07:07 GMT -6
According to the UIC article announcing his departure, he's a graduate of the University of Maryland, and he and his wife were married in Washington D.C. So I'm guessing most of their outside family reside in that area of the country. Probably a move back to where he feels home is.
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Post by UICJohn on Jul 27, 2024 7:39:04 GMT -6
Also added the Asst Vice President title so there is that too.
I am in a leadership position where I work and I know losing people isn’t ideal. However, there is a lot to be desired to bringing in people you hire yourself when someone you inherited leaves.
I think Chancellor Miranda cares deeply about sports and I predict a home run hire!
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