Athletic Director news - Bo Bounds said on the radio this morning...

ckDOG

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How much money was spent to arrive at a Benko decision? That's a fine hire but they could have written me a check and I'd have gotten them that decision a long time ago.
 

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How much money was spent to arrive at a Benko decision? That's a fine hire but they could have written me a check and I'd have gotten them that decision a long time ago.
Seriously, this guy is going to be MSU's new AD?
 

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I don’t know anything about him. Are you suggesting he’s a bad hire or do you just not like his picture?
I truly know nothing, although his resume seems adequate. His picture did catch me off guard as he looks like a frat punk. Probably was...thus the now somewhat political position.
 

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Don't count out Zac Selmon......he is the dark horse in the room.... Selmon's reputation is that of a fund raiser and good with fan engagement and a lot of MSU folks like him, per Steve.

Brian White from FAU was the search firm's preferred candidate.

My money would be on Benko, although i really like Selmon
 

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Don't count out Zac Selmon......he is the dark horse in the room.... Selmon's reputation is that of a fund raiser and good with fan engagement and a lot of MSU folks like him, per Steve.

Brian White from FAU was the search firm's preferred candidate.

My money would be on Benko, although i really like Selmon
I like his resume a lot and feel like it would be a great hire - especially for getting some new blood in the department who thinks differently. However, feels like the guy that has both MSU experience and outside AD experience would be the clear favorite - I doubt the hiring folks get past that.
 

Rupert Jenkins

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Well he is from Georgia. I don't feel good about his ability to recruit Mississippi. Does he even know any high school coaches here ?
 

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Don't count out Zac Selmon......he is the dark horse in the room.... Selmon's reputation is that of a fund raiser and good with fan engagement and a lot of MSU folks like him, per Steve.

Brian White from FAU was the search firm's preferred candidate.

My money would be on Benko, although i really like Selmon
I’ll be shocked if it’s Selmon over Benko. That’s not “according to sources” or anything but a feeling. But Benko has all the qualifications you could want.
Who knows, maybe Keenum is tired of making “safe” hires and wants to swing for the fences, but… I don’t see it.
 

dawgstudent

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Went back and listened...

Bo said "today, tomorrow or Wednesday...pretty soon here"

Said OC "Tuesday night at the latest"

About the 36 minute mark -
 
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Yeah I mean we can't let the OC go too much longer. We need to establish offensive philosophy and if will cant run it we need a transfer qb immediately
 

Rupert Jenkins

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Yeah, I got a feeling we need to be hot on a tight end and a QB. I mean thats just my personal expectations. I know we are not running pure AR. Modified at least and Will can't run at all that I have seen.
 
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Rupert Jenkins

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Wicker sounds better to me. State grad, worked at USM so he knows Mississippi plus his daughter is named Waverly. I mean, c'mon. What more can you ask for ?
 

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Don't count out Zac Selmon......he is the dark horse in the room.... Selmon's reputation is that of a fund raiser and good with fan engagement and a lot of MSU folks like him, per Steve.
Dewey Selmon's son...

Baby Boomers Boomer GIF by University of Oklahoma
 

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So - you are comparing a guy who has been at 5 different schools and 3 different P5 Conferences with Templeton - who didn't leave the Golden Triangle until he was 60 years old? Makes sense....... Wicker might not be the choice - but comparing him to LT is laughable.
Larry Templeton 2: Electric Boogaloo
 
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So - you are comparing a guy who has been at 5 different schools and 3 different P5 Conferences with Templeton - who didn't leave the Golden Triangle until he was 60 years old? Makes sense....... Wicker might not be the choice - but comparing him to LT is laughable.
Yeah, I said it.
 

Trojanbulldog19

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expect an announcement today or tomorrow.
I dont expect any media announcement today or tomorrow with the national championship unless they want to bury a bad hire. All media attention is on national championship today and winner tomorrow. Maybe Wednesday
 
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