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Title: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: WALL-E on March 21, 2013, 09:19:01 AM University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director
Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: pmull on March 21, 2013, 09:32:19 AM Wow! Did not see that one coming.
Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: BAMAWV on March 21, 2013, 10:07:46 AM Wow! Did not see that one coming. Did Ozzie turn them down?Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: pmull on March 21, 2013, 10:18:14 AM Bill Battle is 72 years old (born 1941). ???
Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 10:22:13 AM He's 71 years old. Am I missing something? Is this how we look to the "future" with a guy of that age. I don't get it? pmull had a good idea for AD in another thread, Shane Lyons, but he's under 60 so I guess he was eliminated as a candidate.
??? Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 11:07:00 AM Maybe we should look to Bobby Bowden as AD, he's 83. I'm sure the BOT would love that.
:facepalm: Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: McBaman on March 21, 2013, 11:12:02 AM More than anything, I see this as a transitional pick, i.e. bridging the gap between Mal and the next long term AD. Mal is going to be hanging around so they needed someone who would be OK with Mal looking over their shoulder. Mal & Battle have a long relationship, so they should be comfortable together. Also BB is someone that the alumni will accept.
Gotta believe feelers were made with Ozzie and he said not now. This is Mal's recommendation and nobody wanted to challenge that. So, say BB stays 5 - 7 years. Still time for the return of Ozzie. I remember BB as a player. He was tough. I mean... really, to survive those early '60's teams you HAD to be tough! Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: BAMAWV on March 21, 2013, 11:33:11 AM CMM is an emotional issue with me-- I like him very much and feel a personal attachment to the program as long as he is there. So when Ivan Maisel and quite a few others refer to him (past tense) as if he is dead, I get >:(.
Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 11:45:27 AM More than anything, I see this as a transitional pick, i.e. bridging the gap between Mal and the next long term AD. Mal is going to be hanging around so they needed someone who would be OK with Mal looking over their shoulder. Mal & Battle have a long relationship, so they should be comfortable together. Also BB is someone that the alumni will accept. Gotta believe feelers were made with Ozzie and he said not now. This is Mal's recommendation and nobody wanted to challenge that. So, say BB stays 5 - 7 years. Still time for the return of Ozzie. I remember BB as a player. He was tough. I mean... really, to survive those early '60's teams you HAD to be tough! I think you could be right about it being a transitional pick, even though I think we have to move on, since we don't even know how serious the medical condition is for Mal Moore. Ozzie Newsome makes at least $3 mil a year at the Super Bowl winning Ravens. Why would he leave? Maybe when he hits 70 we can get him. :deadhorse: Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: ricky023 on March 21, 2013, 12:01:09 PM Well when it was spoke of the toughness of the 1960 teams, it was really mean. Bill was not the biggest man on the team although he did have some of our linemen beat. RTR!
Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: pmull on March 21, 2013, 12:04:22 PM I think this hire may show that someone from the BOT (or other administration position) may be running things with the help of the AD staff. In Battle we are getting another former player who is politically correct and a southern gentlemen to be the face of the program while the real work is being done out of sight. I have have nothing to base this on, just a hunch.
Shane Lyons, Deputy Director of Athletics, who replaced Dave Hart has an excellant resume. He is responsible for the daily operations of the athlectic dept. It looks to me like he will run things while Battle meets, greets and shakes hands with the big money donors. Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: lstephen on March 21, 2013, 12:23:49 PM I think this hire may show that someone from the BOT (or other administration position) may be running things with the help of the AD staff. In Battle we are getting another former player who is politically correct and a southern gentlemen to be the face of the program while the real work is being done out of sight. I have have nothing to base this on, just a hunch. Shane Lyons, Deputy Director of Athletics, who replaced Dave Hart has an excellant resume. He is responsible for the daily operations of the athlectic dept. It looks to me like he will run things while Battle meets, greets and shakes hands with the big money donors. Nothing wrong with that! ROLL TIDE!!! Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Catch Prothro on March 21, 2013, 12:30:52 PM More than anything, I see this as a transitional pick, i.e. bridging the gap between Mal and the next long term AD. Mal is going to be hanging around so they needed someone who would be OK with Mal looking over their shoulder. Mal & Battle have a long relationship, so they should be comfortable together. Also BB is someone that the alumni will accept. I agree. Someone who can get along with the donors. Ozzie said someting about wanting to win another Super Bowl at the Ravens, plus he makes better money there, so AD at Bama is in the way back burner for him, maybe when he is closer to retirement.Gotta believe feelers were made with Ozzie and he said not now. This is Mal's recommendation and nobody wanted to challenge that. So, say BB stays 5 - 7 years. Still time for the return of Ozzie. I remember BB as a player. He was tough. I mean... really, to survive those early '60's teams you HAD to be tough! Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 01:55:34 PM I have compiled a list of possible AD's for the near future after Battle resigns.
Joe Namath- 69 (current age) John Hannah-62 Woodrow Lowe-58 (may have to wait another 10 years) Gene Stallings-78 Jay Barker-40 (he will be a prime candidate in 2040) I appreciate any input you guys might have. :D Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Leroy on March 21, 2013, 02:14:59 PM I have compiled a list of possible AD's for the near future after Battle resigns. Joe Namath- 69 (current age) John Hannah-62 Woodrow Lowe-58 (may have to wait another 10 years) Gene Stallings-78 Jay Barker-40 (he will be a prime candidate in 2040) I appreciate any input you guys might have. :D Greg McElroy Barrett Jones ;D Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Catch Prothro on March 21, 2013, 02:45:37 PM I have compiled a list of possible AD's for the near future after Battle resigns. Joe Namath is not in the running. Joe Namath- 69 (current age) John Hannah-62 Woodrow Lowe-58 (may have to wait another 10 years) Gene Stallings-78 Jay Barker-40 (he will be a prime candidate in 2040) I appreciate any input you guys might have. :D http://bleacherreport.com/articles/879478-7-most-embarrassing-on-air-blunders-in-sports-history#/articles/879478-7-most-embarrassing-on-air-blunders-in-sports-history/page/8 Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: cbbama99 on March 21, 2013, 05:51:04 PM I have compiled a list of possible AD's for the near future after Battle resigns. Joe Namath is not in the running. Joe Namath- 69 (current age) John Hannah-62 Woodrow Lowe-58 (may have to wait another 10 years) Gene Stallings-78 Jay Barker-40 (he will be a prime candidate in 2040) I appreciate any input you guys might have. :D http://bleacherreport.com/articles/879478-7-most-embarrassing-on-air-blunders-in-sports-history#/articles/879478-7-most-embarrassing-on-air-blunders-in-sports-history/page/8 Freddie Kitchens Brian Burgdorf Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: bamalum67 on March 21, 2013, 05:53:27 PM What do you whippersnappers have against BB? Just because he's 71? Seems to me age and experience are a good match for such a job...Mal had age and experience..did you "dis" him for it? BB has business acumen also..seems like a good guy for the job..and remember..since most of you put MM on a pedestal..he hand picked BB for his successor.. So?
While we are on the subject..I could never see why CPBB picked Ray Perkins to succeed him..He turned out to be a so-so coach, and had zero personality....for years thereafter, if the Bear's dog hadn't pi**ed on your britches leg, you could not be considered as coach at Bama. I loved, still do, Coach Stallings. Fran was a disaster, Dubose was a dumb pick, I sorta liked Shula, and thought MM lost a lugnut when he picked Mike Price. Am forever glad we hired CNS..even though I was hesitant at first. I am a BB fan...and I am a young 68. (C&BA, class of 67) Roll, Tide! Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 07:31:25 PM I have compiled a list of possible AD's for the near future after Battle resigns. Joe Namath- 69 (current age) John Hannah-62 Woodrow Lowe-58 (may have to wait another 10 years) Gene Stallings-78 Jay Barker-40 (he will be a prime candidate in 2040) I appreciate any input you guys might have. :D Greg McElroy Barrett Jones ;D Brilliant picks! They could be AD starting around 2050-2055 when Jay Barker would be retiring as AD. Great thinking ahead (way ahead!) :clap: Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 21, 2013, 07:43:14 PM What do you whippersnappers have against BB? Just because he's 71? Seems to me age and experience are a good match for such a job...Mal had age and experience..did you "dis" him for it? BB has business acumen also..seems like a good guy for the job..and remember..since most of you put MM on a pedestal..he hand picked BB for his successor.. So? While we are on the subject..I could never see why CPBB picked Ray Perkins to succeed him..He turned out to be a so-so coach, and had zero personality....for years thereafter, if the Bear's dog hadn't pi**ed on your britches leg, you could not be considered as coach at Bama. I loved, still do, Coach Stallings. Fran was a disaster, Dubose was a dumb pick, I sorta liked Shula, and thought MM lost a lugnut when he picked Mike Price. Am forever glad we hired CNS..even though I was hesitant at first. I am a BB fan...and I am a young 68. (C&BA, class of 67) Roll, Tide! Mal had been a part of the program for over 20 years straight with 5 of that as an Asst. AD. Big difference when compared to Bill Battle. :dog: Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: SUPERCOACH on March 22, 2013, 10:50:19 AM What do you whippersnappers have against BB? Just because he's 71? Seems to me age and experience are a good match for such a job...Mal had age and experience..did you "dis" him for it? BB has business acumen also..seems like a good guy for the job..and remember..since most of you put MM on a pedestal..he hand picked BB for his successor.. So? While we are on the subject..I could never see why CPBB picked Ray Perkins to succeed him..He turned out to be a so-so coach, and had zero personality....for years thereafter, if the Bear's dog hadn't pi**ed on your britches leg, you could not be considered as coach at Bama. I loved, still do, Coach Stallings. Fran was a disaster, Dubose was a dumb pick, I sorta liked Shula, and thought MM lost a lugnut when he picked Mike Price. Am forever glad we hired CNS..even though I was hesitant at first. I am a BB fan...and I am a young 68. (C&BA, class of 67) Roll, Tide! I thought Stallings was CPBB's first pick, but the BOT passed over him because he was an aTm man. I could be wrong about that. Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: pmull on March 22, 2013, 11:01:02 AM What do you whippersnappers have against BB? Just because he's 71? Seems to me age and experience are a good match for such a job...Mal had age and experience..did you "dis" him for it? BB has business acumen also..seems like a good guy for the job..and remember..since most of you put MM on a pedestal..he hand picked BB for his successor.. So? While we are on the subject..I could never see why CPBB picked Ray Perkins to succeed him..He turned out to be a so-so coach, and had zero personality....for years thereafter, if the Bear's dog hadn't pi**ed on your britches leg, you could not be considered as coach at Bama. I loved, still do, Coach Stallings. Fran was a disaster, Dubose was a dumb pick, I sorta liked Shula, and thought MM lost a lugnut when he picked Mike Price. Am forever glad we hired CNS..even though I was hesitant at first. I am a BB fan...and I am a young 68. (C&BA, class of 67) Roll, Tide! I thought Stallings was CPBB's first pick, but the BOT passed over him because he was an aTm man. I could be wrong about that. I have always heard Coach Bryant wanted Stallings. The BOT did not want Stallings because of his poor record and firing at A&M. Most people don't realize Stallings was coaching a military school during the Vietnam War. Hard to recruit and win there at that time. Title: Re: "University of Alabama president to recommend hiring of Bill Battle as new athletics director" Post by: BAMAWV on March 22, 2013, 02:33:13 PM What do you whippersnappers have against BB? Just because he's 71? Seems to me age and experience are a good match for such a job...Mal had age and experience..did you "dis" him for it? BB has business acumen also..seems like a good guy for the job..and remember..since most of you put MM on a pedestal..he hand picked BB for his successor.. So? While we are on the subject..I could never see why CPBB picked Ray Perkins to succeed him..He turned out to be a so-so coach, and had zero personality....for years thereafter, if the Bear's dog hadn't pi**ed on your britches leg, you could not be considered as coach at Bama. I loved, still do, Coach Stallings. Fran was a disaster, Dubose was a dumb pick, I sorta liked Shula, and thought MM lost a lugnut when he picked Mike Price. Am forever glad we hired CNS..even though I was hesitant at first. I am a BB fan...and I am a young 68. (C&BA, class of 67) Roll, Tide! I thought Stallings was CPBB's first pick, but the BOT passed over him because he was an aTm man. I could be wrong about that. I have always heard Coach Bryant wanted Stallings. The BOT did not want Stallings because of his poor record and firing at A&M. Most people don't realize Stallings was coaching a military school during the Vietnam War. Hard to recruit and win there at that time. |