This is gonna make some of y'all Big Mad.

Members of the Sun Belt Conference have extended the contract of Commissioner Keith Gill.

https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2021/7/14...nsion.aspx

Quote:NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in that role through at least June 30, 2026, the Sun Belt Conference has announced. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019.

“We are pleased to recognize Commissioner Gill’s leadership with this contract extension. His first year as commissioner was interrupted by the advent of the pandemic, which likewise consumed the entirety of his second year. In spite of that challenge, Keith continued to lead the conference forward, while also mitigating the impact of the pandemic,” stated Dr. Damphousse, Arkansas State University Chancellor. “He managed the Sun Belt’s response to COVID-19, allowing all SBC student-athletes to complete their seasons during their traditional competition calendar – no small accomplishment. As incoming President of the SBC Board of Directors, I look forward to working with Keith and his team as we expand the competitive success and visibility of our conference and its member universities.”

"In my role as the president of the Sun Belt Conference, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Keith Gill during his first two years as Commissioner,” added Dr. Savoie, President of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. “Keith has had a positive impact on several fronts – strengthening the conference, raising our visibility, and providing crucial leadership throughout the pandemic. We're pleased to offer him a two-year extension and look forward to the conference's continued growth."

I figured once he was given a five-year term on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee we'd want to keep him around through then.

(07-14-2021 10:17 AM)Yosef Himself Wrote:  This is gonna make some of y'all Big Mad.

Members of the Sun Belt Conference have extended the contract of Commissioner Keith Gill.

https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2021/7/14...nsion.aspx

Quote:NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in that role through at least June 30, 2026, the Sun Belt Conference has announced. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019.

“We are pleased to recognize Commissioner Gill’s leadership with this contract extension. His first year as commissioner was interrupted by the advent of the pandemic, which likewise consumed the entirety of his second year. In spite of that challenge, Keith continued to lead the conference forward, while also mitigating the impact of the pandemic,” stated Dr. Damphousse, Arkansas State University Chancellor. “He managed the Sun Belt’s response to COVID-19, allowing all SBC student-athletes to complete their seasons during their traditional competition calendar – no small accomplishment. As incoming President of the SBC Board of Directors, I look forward to working with Keith and his team as we expand the competitive success and visibility of our conference and its member universities.”

"In my role as the president of the Sun Belt Conference, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Keith Gill during his first two years as Commissioner,” added Dr. Savoie, President of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. “Keith has had a positive impact on several fronts – strengthening the conference, raising our visibility, and providing crucial leadership throughout the pandemic. We're pleased to offer him a two-year extension and look forward to the conference's continued growth."

othern than not stumping for App in 2019, I don't think hes been bad. Our bowl tie ins haven't improved, which maybe is on him.

If his team negotiates a better tv contract it will be a success

The bowl lineup did "improve" with Gill as Commissioner. He replaced the loss of the Arizona Bowl with an ESPN Bowl Pool bid.

I see that as an improvement for a fan experience.

He's gained more points with me within the last few months.

He's put himself out in the public more and has been bold with some things he has said lately. He's been stumping for the SBC a lot more. As was previously said... if he keeps improving the SBC, then he's doing a good job.

I'd much rather have him at the moment than CUSA's commish. I don't know how she's even still in her role.

(07-14-2021 10:45 AM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  He's gained more points with me within the last few months.

He's put himself out in the public more and has been bold with some things he has said lately. He's been stumping for the SBC a lot more. As was previously said... if he keeps improving the SBC, then he's doing a good job.

I'd much rather have him at the moment than CUSA's commish. I don't know how she's even still in her role.

Not a lot of stomping cusa commish can do, when the product sucks and everyone knows it!

(07-14-2021 10:17 AM)Yosef Himself Wrote:  This is gonna make some of y'all Big Mad.

Members of the Sun Belt Conference have extended the contract of Commissioner Keith Gill.

https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2021/7/14...nsion.aspx

Quote:NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in that role through at least June 30, 2026, the Sun Belt Conference has announced. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019.

“We are pleased to recognize Commissioner Gill’s leadership with this contract extension. His first year as commissioner was interrupted by the advent of the pandemic, which likewise consumed the entirety of his second year. In spite of that challenge, Keith continued to lead the conference forward, while also mitigating the impact of the pandemic,” stated Dr. Damphousse, Arkansas State University Chancellor. “He managed the Sun Belt’s response to COVID-19, allowing all SBC student-athletes to complete their seasons during their traditional competition calendar – no small accomplishment. As incoming President of the SBC Board of Directors, I look forward to working with Keith and his team as we expand the competitive success and visibility of our conference and its member universities.”

"In my role as the president of the Sun Belt Conference, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Keith Gill during his first two years as Commissioner,” added Dr. Savoie, President of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. “Keith has had a positive impact on several fronts – strengthening the conference, raising our visibility, and providing crucial leadership throughout the pandemic. We're pleased to offer him a two-year extension and look forward to the conference's continued growth."

Presidents like the relationship they have with Gill.

(07-14-2021 10:45 AM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  He's gained more points with me within the last few months.

He's put himself out in the public more and has been bold with some things he has said lately. He's been stumping for the SBC a lot more. As was previously said... if he keeps improving the SBC, then he's doing a good job.

I'd much rather have him at the moment than CUSA's commish. I don't know how she's even still in her role.

Agreed. I just hope it’s not like some athletes in their contract year.

(07-14-2021 11:58 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(07-14-2021 10:45 AM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  He's gained more points with me within the last few months.

He's put himself out in the public more and has been bold with some things he has said lately. He's been stumping for the SBC a lot more. As was previously said... if he keeps improving the SBC, then he's doing a good job.

I'd much rather have him at the moment than CUSA's commish. I don't know how she's even still in her role.

Agreed. I just hope it’s not like some athletes in their contract year.

https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2021/7/14...nsion.aspx

Amazing how one is more bold once they have an extension. Be bold.