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(02-03-2022 07:39 PM)anti-zip Wrote:  As someone who gets 100% of my info about our ADs from people's opinions on this blog, I wanted to make one observation about the "Why isn't Dave complaining now?" question. It seemed like it took him several years to start publicly speaking out about Nielsen and it seemed like it centered around a toxic working environment as the heart of all problems. It seems like the complaints against Richmond are that he doesn't pay enough attention to donors. From the outside looking in, I think the answer is these two things are not the same.

Also, we probably want to be careful about trying to drive this guy out so early. Wouldn't want to develop the reputation of being a place AD candidates want to avoid. It's like the Browns HC job. Constant turnover, and the fan base constantly wanting the guy fired doesn't make it an attractive job.

Agree , Certainly no thoughts at all of changing AD.
He’s unfortunately learning on the job day by day. Not ideal .

Easiest part of job should be interacting with fans and alumni.
He needs to make the time and effort. I’ve watched AD’s at much bigger
Schools interacting in the stands at minor and major sports. It’s really effective. I just don’t get the impression from many at Kent that securing donations from donors is a priority. Something has changed.
Perhaps it starts with Presidential leadership.