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I think he has a good deal of sway but George McCaskey’s has been at the forefront of the movement to address the lack of diversity issue in the NFL coaching and front office ranks. I think the interest in Warren is legitimate.Maybe Pat Ryan has more sway in the boardroom than we originally thought
Well Warren should know since he was President of the Vikings before taking on the Big Ten commissioner's job. Who knows if he is considering it because he finds the Bears job attractive or because he doesn't like the forthcoming challenges he will face in college football as Big Ten Commissioner. Could be a little bit of both.My friends and I were discussing...is head of an NFL franchise really a "better" gig than Big Ten Commissioner, especially where you should theoretically be able to enjoy a certain degree of grace for scoring the biggest TV deal ever and while also overseeing the procurement of two of the biggest college sports brands that make the Big Ten officially national?
Or is it a total nonstop sh*tshow where you're dealing with presidents and ADs who are accustomed to getting their way?
Or does he just want a shot at turning a floundering franchise around as a swan song late in his career?
Or...maybe this was just a gig and he's ready to move on, having no prior equity in college sports as an exec?
As for Jim Phillips, I think it would boil down to whether 1) he's p*ssed anyone off during his brief tenure as ACC commish and 2) are the Big Ten presidents impressed with the job that he's done over there so far?
Correction from my previous post. Warren was previously COO of the Vikings, not its President/CEO. The linked Athletic article has some interesting insights on the Bears search and what could be motivating Warren.My friends and I were discussing...is head of an NFL franchise really a "better" gig than Big Ten Commissioner, especially where you should theoretically be able to enjoy a certain degree of grace for scoring the biggest TV deal ever and while also overseeing the procurement of two of the biggest college sports brands that make the Big Ten officially national?
Or is it a total nonstop sh*tshow where you're dealing with presidents and ADs who are accustomed to getting their way?
Or does he just want a shot at turning a floundering franchise around as a swan song late in his career?
Or...maybe this was just a gig and he's ready to move on, having no prior equity in college sports as an exec?
As for Jim Phillips, I think it would boil down to whether 1) he's p*ssed anyone off during his brief tenure as ACC commish and 2) are the Big Ten presidents impressed with the job that he's done over there so far?
I can't believe Kevin Warren trying to leave after pulling of the addition of USC/UCLA and working out the new big media deal for the Big Ten. Is he trying to pull a Costanza?
Not a bad idea.How about Coach Fitz for Big Ten commish? Would get a few votes from members here.
Throwing my hat into the ring. I don’t really have qualifications for the job, but I live close, have my own transportation, I have an appetite for that salary level and perks, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to put a big old thumb on the scale from time to time.The Athletic just posted an article listing several candidates, including Dr. Jim, Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel, OSU AD Gene Smith, Stanford AD Bernard Muir, UCLA AD Martin Jarmond, Fox Sports’ Mark Silverman, Nebraska President Ted Carter, Big Ten SVP Kerry Kenny, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert, IMG President Ted Pernetti, and ASU VP Chris Howard.
Also, between you and Pat Ryan, there's a net worth of over $8 billion; they'd be fools not to consider you.Throwing my hat into the ring. I don’t really have qualifications for the job, but I live close, have my own transportation, I have an appetite for that salary level and perks, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to put a big old thumb on the scale from time to time.
Plus I’m not sure if he has his own transportation. He might, but I definitely have my 2009 Chevy HHR.Also, between you and Pat Ryan, there's a net worth of over $8 billion; they'd be fools not to consider you.
My friends and I were discussing...is head of an NFL franchise really a "better" gig than Big Ten Commissioner, especially where you should theoretically be able to enjoy a certain degree of grace for scoring the biggest TV deal ever and while also overseeing the procurement of two of the biggest college sports brands that make the Big Ten officially national?
Or is it a total nonstop sh*tshow where you're dealing with presidents and ADs who are accustomed to getting their way?
Or does he just want a shot at turning a floundering franchise around as a swan song late in his career?
Or...maybe this was just a gig and he's ready to move on, having no prior equity in college sports as an exec?
As for Jim Phillips, I think it would boil down to whether 1) he's p*ssed anyone off during his brief tenure as ACC commish and 2) are the Big Ten presidents impressed with the job that he's do
I heard somewhere (this is speculation / rumor) that Warren had suggested pursuing additional options for expansion and the university presidents were not particularly interested. So perhaps he accomplished the major initiatives (or resume bullets) that he wanted to in the B1G and wasn't as interested in staying there in a status quo type role. Which is understandable. Building the Bears new stadium complex out is probably a more exciting project.I can't believe Kevin Warren trying to leave after pulling of the addition of USC/UCLA and working out the new big media deal for the Big Ten. Is he trying to pull a Costanza?
Brad Traviola!