He didn’t hire Jimbo.Slam dunk at awful football coaching hires and epically comical contracts. Lol.
Fair. I botched the timeline on that. But he’s still on the hook for that ridiculous extension, which he has subsequently taken the blame for in recent months. Let’s hope he’s learned from it.He didn’t hire Jimbo.
He also fired him early on and seemed like a real leader in his interview about why he did. The guy comes across as authoritative and aggressive thinking which is the total opposite of the passive weaker leader in Gene Smith.Fair. I botched the timeline on that. But he’s still on the hook for that ridiculous extension, which he has subsequently taken the blame for in recent months. Let’s hope he’s learned from it.
This I like people in leadership positions that can admit they made a mistake.He also fired him early on and seemed like a real leader in his interview about why he did. The guy comes across as authoritative and aggressive thinking which is the total opposite of the passive weaker leader in Gene Smith.
That’s a positive.Some additional info on Bjork - I just read that he increased Ole Miss’ athletic department revenue from $57m to $117m. Quite impressive.
Wait, what? Ohio State lacks in state of the art facilities?Just read Bjork was also instrumental in fundraising efforts focused on state of the art athletic facilities, an area that sounds like OSU could some help on.
At minimum, OSU wants a dedicated hockey arena and the Woody needs replaced. They’ve upgraded it but it’s nearly 40 years old. That’s ancient in the arms race of high end facilities for high end college athletics.Wait, what? Ohio State lacks in state of the art facilities?
Agree on the hockey. The Woody is just a giant building. The insides were renovated when Urban was there. Pretty much all of their facilities are top notch.At minimum, OSU wants a dedicated hockey arena and the Woody needs replaced. They’ve upgraded it but it’s nearly 40 years old. That’s ancient in the arms race of high end facilities for high end college athletics.
Just reporting what those more knowledgeable and connected than I are saying.Agree on the hockey. The Woody is just a giant building. The insides were renovated when Urban was there. Pretty much all of their facilities are top notch.
Not a bad advisory gig for a cool $175K per month.I’d still be surprised if something happens but it is interesting that Bjork will be paid by OSU as a senior advisor to Gene Smith from March 1-June 30 to ensure a smooth transition. Maybe, with Bjork already on staff, they’ll make a move with Holtmann.