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Has been named vice chancellor of the UA system. Per twitter @warondumb

Why do I have the Imperial Death March score in my head after reading that?

Puke.

Does this guy have to be confirmed by the senate for this position?

(09-14-2015 02:02 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  Why do I have the Imperial Death March score in my head after reading that?

My first thought when I heard a new Vice-Chancellor was appointed was "Palpatine". Might as well have titled Mr. Ryan as "Darth".

(09-14-2015 02:08 PM)biglizard Wrote:  Does this guy have to be confirmed by the senate for this position?

No. His appointment is however subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

I'm so glad that the incestuous power mongering that has punctuated the UA system for so long has FINALLY ended...
WOW.

Do people still believe that Watts will be out at the end of the year? Appointments like this seem to suggest otherwise

(09-14-2015 10:04 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Do people still believe that Watts will be out at the end of the year? Appointments like this seem to suggest otherwise

The only thing I believe, is that until the FBI locks up the entire BOT + half of Goat hill , it will always be "Same $hit Different Day" for UAB.

I would say yes because this appointment assures them some level of oversight and base to attack from in the future when Watts is gone.

I think some folks have the two Watts mixed up. Ray L Watts is not the Raymond Watts going to LSU.

(09-14-2015 10:21 PM)kdblazer Wrote:  I would say yes because this appointment assures them some level of oversight and base to attack from in the future when Watts is gone.

Agree with the bolded part, but to me the question remains, why would they want to get rid of someone who has proven he will do their bidding No Matter What, and replace him with someone else who may or may not be as subservient?

(09-15-2015 09:38 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(09-14-2015 10:21 PM)kdblazer Wrote:  I would say yes because this appointment assures them some level of oversight and base to attack from in the future when Watts is gone.

Agree with the bolded part, but to me the question remains, why would they want to get rid of someone who has proven he will do their bidding No Matter What, and replace him with someone else who may or may not be as subservient?

Watts is near 60 if not all ready therefore he'll be gone soon with or without the pressure of #FreeUAB on his shoulders. When he's gone they'll have a much younger guy in place to meddle for many years to come.

(09-15-2015 09:43 AM)kdblazer Wrote:  Watts is near 60 if not all ready therefore he'll be gone soon with or without the pressure of #FreeUAB on his shoulders.

That is probably true, but I suspect "soon" = about 4 more years.

Quote:When he's gone they'll have a much younger guy in place to meddle for many years to come.

Alas, that is probably true, too.

The vile pumpkin is 61.