(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:15 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 06:59 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 05:30 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:10 PM)7 Wrote:  No, that would not be the best move and there is a 0% chance it happens.

Hope that helps

Okay you STF croney

He really is lol, he files on Frazier's jet, literally. No credibility

Lol, I was kidding. No way Frazier has a jet. That man's is flying Allegiant outta Rockford at most.

Also I'm on Carey's payroll.

Actually, I am Rod Carey.

They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

Really? Why would they do that?

No one really cares about NIU athletics to that level, except for uh, maybe us. I mean the most coverage we get is the Huskies on Tap guy, Skyler, and the Chronicle.

I'm not discrediting you, I just couldn't believe NIU would try that hard. I mean, they don't even care that much about their own posts online lol. Took like what, three days to say something about Coach Novak after he died?

Thing is, right now I gotta think the NIU AD job is seen from the outside as a high risk, but not so high reward, job. Much bigger chance of a mess up than a big reputation enhancement and payday for a new person.

STF is 54 and I think he was the head of some national association of ADs (something like that), and just brought in new MW funding, so I bet Freeman or the next President will like that about him, one less thing to worry about as a new President takes over. I just don't think the football teams on field performance will be much of a factor to a new President, just my opinion.

(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:15 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 06:59 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 05:30 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:10 PM)7 Wrote:  No, that would not be the best move and there is a 0% chance it happens.

Hope that helps

Okay you STF croney

He really is lol, he files on Frazier's jet, literally. No credibility

Lol, I was kidding. No way Frazier has a jet. That man's is flying Allegiant outta Rockford at most.

Also I'm on Carey's payroll.

Actually, I am Rod Carey.

They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

It’s not that deep.

(10-18-2026 09:15 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:15 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 06:59 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 05:30 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  Okay you STF croney

He really is lol, he files on Frazier's jet, literally. No credibility

Lol, I was kidding. No way Frazier has a jet. That man's is flying Allegiant outta Rockford at most.

Also I'm on Carey's payroll.

Actually, I am Rod Carey.

They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

It’s not that deep.

Its just really sad to see what Frazier has done to this university and the President of NIU, its a shell of its former self. And no one is there to hold anyone accountable

(10-18-2026 09:32 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 09:15 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:15 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 06:59 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  He really is lol, he files on Frazier's jet, literally. No credibility

Lol, I was kidding. No way Frazier has a jet. That man's is flying Allegiant outta Rockford at most.

Also I'm on Carey's payroll.

Actually, I am Rod Carey.

They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

It’s not that deep.

Its just really sad to see what Frazier has done to this university and the President of NIU, its a shell of its former self. And no one is there to hold anyone accountable

Most but not all is Fraziers fault. Who ever replaces him still has no money to compete with many of these schools and conferences.

I'm not disagreeing with anyone about Frazier but just remember he was in charge of the Mountain West deal. I don't believe we have gotten our partial share yet. In 5 years we are going to be looking back at this and thanking Frazier for getting the deal done.

(10-19-2026 09:46 AM)mustangfootball2004 Wrote:  I'm not disagreeing with anyone about Frazier but just remember he was in charge of the Mountain West deal. I don't believe we have gotten our partial share yet. In 5 years we are going to be looking back at this and thanking Frazier for getting the deal done.

Or we are still cursing him in 5 years because he hired us yet another terrible head coach right before his time with NIU was over.

(10-19-2026 09:46 AM)mustangfootball2004 Wrote:  I'm not disagreeing with anyone about Frazier but just remember he was in charge of the Mountain West deal. I don't believe we have gotten our partial share yet. In 5 years we are going to be looking back at this and thanking Frazier for getting the deal done.

I think in 5 years we are crawling back to the MAC, but I doubt MAC will take NIU back

(10-19-2026 08:07 AM)Klake1987 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 09:32 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 09:15 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:15 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  Lol, I was kidding. No way Frazier has a jet. That man's is flying Allegiant outta Rockford at most.

Also I'm on Carey's payroll.

Actually, I am Rod Carey.

They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

It’s not that deep.

Its just really sad to see what Frazier has done to this university and the President of NIU, its a shell of its former self. And no one is there to hold anyone accountable

Most but not all is Fraziers fault. Who ever replaces him still has no money to compete with many of these schools and conferences.

And why is that?
No corporate sponsorships
No stadium naming rights
Terrible licensing/merchandising
No ticket revenue/attendance that has cratered
No engagement with donor base
No facilities enhancements to improvement game day experience
Minimal/lacking media coverage
The list goes on and on….

(10-19-2026 10:42 AM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  

(10-19-2026 08:07 AM)Klake1987 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 09:32 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 09:15 PM)Rawdog10 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 07:17 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  They paid to travel him out there and provide favorable coverage for employees of the athletic department on social media, thats fine if you try to defend someone because you are getting personal favors, but one should disclose that and not act like your opinion is coming from a place where the health of the athletic department is the number one concern. Just very shady

It’s not that deep.

Its just really sad to see what Frazier has done to this university and the President of NIU, its a shell of its former self. And no one is there to hold anyone accountable

Most but not all is Fraziers fault. Who ever replaces him still has no money to compete with many of these schools and conferences.

And why is that?
No corporate sponsorships
No stadium naming rights
Terrible licensing/merchandising
No ticket revenue/attendance that has cratered
No engagement with donor base
No facilities enhancements to improvement game day experience
Minimal/lacking media coverage
The list goes on and on….

Almost all super rich alumni don't give a **** about NIU athletics. I don't care how good of a salesman or sakeswomqn, you are not getting them to donate. I get people trying 5o s3ll me solar panels all the time. NO is my answer then slam the door. Also, we have never had a strong season ticket base. Yes, season tickets are down but people have other interests. NIU is like selling ice to Eskimos

(10-18-2026 01:02 PM)NIU05 Wrote:  If his contract expires June 27', he's gone if no secret contract has been signed. The question is, have they hired a recruiting firm for the new AD search? I would assume they have done so. That position historically takes some time to fill. Hire the new AD and make a position fo SF to serve as an Assistant to the President or something. The timing here is all messed up with SF and the new HC.

Is there anyway STF gets renewed? That would be such gut punch.

Another possibility (not my recommendation, but just saying): With Freeman out in 2028 and STF's contract ending June 30, 2027 (if not extended) ... STF gets/has a cushy retirement deal, maybe gets a job at one of those big-shot associations he's hooked up with, and/or becomes an AD-Emeritus or something.

Freeman's "action" then might be to simply elevate a Frazier-ite from within the A.Dept. short term. Then let's them pick a new HC for football post-interim Harley.

But WTF seems to be NIU's administrative attitude.

That might not be so bad, if the BofT then hires a new president post-Freeman and let's them pick a for-real new AD who can then sort out the HC and staff situation.

In the meantime, as I said in a previous post, NIU has a tread-water administration. Maybe when some MW bucks come in ...

In the meantime, I got nothing r.e. Huskies Invest, which somebody said is next week. What the hell?!

Be intersting to see how much "magic money" gets dumped into the "unrestricted" pot, and whether the 10% scoop is still on for the other items.

(10-18-2026 02:02 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:10 PM)7 Wrote:  No, that would not be the best move and there is a 0% chance it happens.

Hope that helps

Im sure the next AD would pay your air fare also, plus the next AD might actually construct a winning program

It's objectively funny that simply saying extending this terrible coach is a horrible idea and nothing about extending the AD means someone is in the bag lol.

OH look ... just posted:

https://niuhuskies.com/news/2026/10/19/g...today.aspx

7 hasn't responded. The wifi on the G6 must be out....

(10-19-2026 12:11 PM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 02:02 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:10 PM)7 Wrote:  No, that would not be the best move and there is a 0% chance it happens.

Hope that helps

Im sure the next AD would pay your air fare also, plus the next AD might actually construct a winning program

It's objectively funny that simply saying extending this terrible coach is a horrible idea and nothing about extending the AD means someone is in the bag lol.

Just find it odd, how favors are given to someone on social media and then there is this "We need to keep paying the fraudster Frazier hundreds of thousands a year because he is a nice guy" campaign 2 days after. I am a nice guy, but that doesn't mean I should be living my dream of coaching a major league baseball team.

(10-19-2026 12:54 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  7 hasn't responded. The wifi on the G6 must be out....

The silence kind of says it all doesn't it? I dont know if it is technically illegal to use university funds to get people on social media to shape your image, but at very minimum its HIGHLY unethical

(10-19-2026 01:26 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-19-2026 12:11 PM)BleedsHuskieRed Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 02:02 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:10 PM)7 Wrote:  No, that would not be the best move and there is a 0% chance it happens.

Hope that helps

Im sure the next AD would pay your air fare also, plus the next AD might actually construct a winning program

It's objectively funny that simply saying extending this terrible coach is a horrible idea and nothing about extending the AD means someone is in the bag lol.

Just find it odd, how favors are given to someone on social media and then there is this "We need to keep paying the fraudster Frazier hundreds of thousands a year because he is a nice guy" campaign 2 days after. I am a nice guy, but that doesn't mean I should be living my dream of coaching a major league baseball team.

I'm not on Twitter, so perhaps I missed something...but I haven't seen that here...at all.

Who is saying STF should be kept on because he's a nice guy? Financial realities are what they are, and firing him will cost, what, a million-plus? And do we trust President Freeman with one foot out the door to replace him?

(10-19-2026 12:54 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  7 hasn't responded. The wifi on the G6 must be out....

It is objectively suspicious that one of the few supporters of Frazier on here and Twitter is him and he was given a free ride along with sideline access.

If I were NIU athletics they should have simply made it a raffle for anyone to win and not just given to the most vocal person on Twitter and supporter of the athletic director.