Steve Hale Interview

[CajunT]

Coach Marlin was the Alumni house speaking with the Alumni Association Homecoming Committee. I for one think it is pretty nice to have our basketball coach speaking to a group that is organizing mainly a football event.

I agree, he only can help himself in doing so with support.

[Duggie35]

Please ask him why, in his written application, did he choose references in which he clearly had a strained working relationship. Does he think the negative feedback from multiple references cost him a spot in the top 5 interview, or was it other factors?

First post! Why on this subject??????

[duggie85]

Duggie85, I did this interview for several reasons. 1) For those that questioned this man's qualifications openly on this forum and wanted to hear more information about his background outside his supporters on this forum. Who better to answer those questions then he? 2) To answer the questions in regards to his interest in this program and motivation in meeting with the RCAF Board members, and there were more then several. He specifically stated they were meetings, not interviews because there was no official job description at the time.

The guy was completely professional and didn't attack anyone personally. Nor did I send him specific questions that I was going to ask, he offered discussion topics and I declined. But why would someone with his background in speaking to conference commissioners, ESPN personalities, football boaster clubs, Tim Brando and has solicited corporate donors need to 2 days to prepare for this interview? I'm shocked you made that statement because I believe you had been pretty fair in your questions.

Let me add this here as well, he told me after the show that he was told he shouldn't do it. Now why would someone be scared of something this man had to say? So much for conspiracy theories! BTW, he wouldn't tell me who made that request. The guy is a professional, something none of us are use to hearing around this program. Tonight you heard it.

T, I certainly didn't mean to imply you pre-f'ed him questions. My comment wasn't meant as an attack on anyone, just purely an observation. He has obviously been in contact with the non good ole boys for the last couple years and has been informed with our programs shortcomings. There's no denying that. He knows what his backers want to hear. And there's nothing wrong with that.

[CajunT]

T, I certainly didn't mean to imply you pre-f'ed him questions. My comment wasn't meant as an attack on anyone, just purely an observation. He has obviously been in contact with the non good ole boys for the last couple years and has been informed with our programs shortcomings. There's no denying that. He knows what his backers want to hear. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Keep in mind, I've never called the RCAF Board good ole boys, but I do believe the process was conducted in a good ole boy way. He called several members good friends, so I think that should end any speculation that he has had some rift with any of them.

I'm going to offer the RCAF hire the same opportunity to come on and talk about his vision and it will be conducted with the same respect. I have no intentions of making that person an enemy of supporters. The problem begins on campus in my opinion.

[Zeebart21]

I'm all for seeing who the guy actually is as well but why through this process woukd you want to alienate a guy like Hale? He apparently likes to consult, so why not try to work something out with him as a consultant to the RCAF board or to the new director? We hire a firm to do everything else that an AD is supposed to do, this isn't any different. Just think a lot of this could have been avoided of it was handled properly.

Uhhhh, thats not how we do things around here, cuz....



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[Redgineer]

Keep in mind, I've never called the RCAF Board good ole boys, but I do believe the process was conducted in a good ole boy way. He called several members good friends, so I think that should end any speculation that he has had some rift with any of them.

I'm going to offer the RCAF hire the same opportunity to come on and talk about his vision and it will be conducted with the same respect. I have no intentions of making that person an enemy of supporters. The problem begins on campus in my opinion.

+1000

You mean like some transparency? What a concept.

[ManAboutTown]

Wait, we're behaving as if Hale is done with us. I asked a certain contact that if Steve was truly out, and thought our petition or our push for him to be interviewed/hired was futile to let me know and I'd pull the petition and stop my crusade. That message was never sent. So... I'm going to keep pushing, and those who liked what they heard should do the same.

A group of us also have an ace in the whole regarding RCAF. So if the board and Farmer think they're going to sweep this under the rug and it'll blow over, think again. I would strongly advise the board members to either come clean with what's going on or interview Steve Hale. Because it could and will get worse if nothing is done.

[BeauCajun]

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dang

[jumboragncajun]

One of the things I thought was most interesting was the communication, or lack thereof, between campus organizations trying to raise money. Not speaking specifically about us, but I think our RCAF and Alumni Association are on two separate planets at times.

I liked the topic of the RCAF website having no sticking power. I ONLY go there to renew.... And it still frustrates the hell out of me. I end up having to call every time because "the cart" can't allocate funds as needed. I'm short tempered and at times want to just say " f it" if it doesn't want to take my money.

Several other good discussion points like sun belt OG, potential for us.... I have always thought Tech has done well with branding, he pointed that out.

[Hammer58]

My exact thoughts. He sounds great, definitely worthy of not only an interview, but a follow up interview. But give anyone with half a brain 2 days to prep for on air interview knowing his target audience, they sure as hell better knock it out the park...

I understand your point, Duggie. But that aside, do you at least see the wide range of knowledge and contacts he brings to the table that the likely finalist fundraiser, even if he is a great fundraiser does not bring to the job? Hale has the ability to help this program in so many more areas.

Now maybe the ideal situation would be that immediately after announcing the fundraising hire Farmer announces his immediate resignation and TJoe designates Hale as interim AD until they can go through all the hoops, interview some SWAC candidate to comply with the law and then name Hale permanent AD.