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Taylor Edwards hired

This department at the University needs to grow even more than one dude with a nice (not elite) resume. Nice start, but further investment is needed.
 

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The athletic department needs to be managed like a business organization and not like an university department.. Accountability for results need to be the cornerstone.
 
J2TheZ said:
What’s the back story on Dennis and where did he come from?
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He came to town like a midwinter storm
He rode through the fields, so handsome and strong
His eyes was his tools and his smile was his gun
But all he had come for was having some fun



I don't care where he came from and I don't care where he goes. Just keep him away from recruits, parents, and coaches.
 
Bill Belichick does not hire someone from the outside for a higher position unless he receives a recommendation from someone he highly trusts.

Most of the guys that stem from the Belichick tree started off as being assistant to the assistants assistant name, to the point where they do work on Sabans house.

I can only assume we got him because we paid some bucks and gave him tons of control that he wouldn't get at UNC. Because Bill is known for A) having the final say on everything, including how players are evaluated in the first place and B) he's not too big spending the big money for personnel.
 
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Bender said:
Bill Belichick does not hire someone from the outside for a higher position unless he receives a recommendation from someone he highly trusts.

Most of the guys that stem from the Belichick tree started off as being assistant to the assistants assistant name, to the point where they do work on Sabans house.

I can only assume we got him because we paid some bucks and gave him tons of control that he wouldn't get at UNC. Because Bill is known for A) having the final say on everything, including how players are evaluated in the first place and B) he's not too big spending the big money for personnel.
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Or, (A) Mario previously worked with Taylor Edwards at Alabama, and (B) Taylor preferred working for Mario over Belichick.

Perhaps Taylor got more money too. Plus, Florida has no personal income tax.
 
TheOriginalCane said:
Or, (A) Mario previously worked with Taylor Edwards at Alabama, and (B) Taylor preferred working for Mario over Belichick.

Perhaps Taylor got more money too. Plus, Florida has no personal income tax.
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Most definitely believe its B. If people believe Mario is a hardass to work for, Belichick is 10x worse.
 
Bender said:
Most definitely believe its B. If people believe Mario is a hardass to work for, Belichick is 10x worse.
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Sorry, I meant A and B together. They do have a prior relationship, which is a nice position to start a new job from.

But your take on B is absolutely true.
 
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Ah man, super disappointing to hear about this sorta thing. Glad we upgraded, and though things can never be perfect, of all departments, I thought recruiting would be the cornerstone of this admin..
 
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TheOriginalCane said:
Sorry, I meant A and B together. They do have a prior relationship, which is a nice position to start a new job from.

But your take on B is absolutely true.
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A helps, but I think Mario would've tried to get him in earlier.
 
DMoney said:
I’m biased because I know Dennis, but he will have a big role going forward and some of the discourse on him has gone too far. He’ll be the first to admit faults, but he’s also done some major things. For example, without him, there is no Cam Ward in Miami.

Edwards is a major step in the right direction. We need more strong voices and more people to do the various, rapidly changing tasks the personnel department requires.
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Thanks for a response that literally says nothing, Dmoney. Very little do with my original post.

I was being serious. What is his job going forward.

More than half of us didn't realize he was more than a social media manager before this week.
 
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DMoney said:
I’m biased because I know Dennis, but he will have a big role going forward and some of the discourse on him has gone too far. He’ll be the first to admit faults, but he’s also done some major things. For example, without him, there is no Cam Ward in Miami.

Edwards is a major step in the right direction. We need more strong voices and more people to do the various, rapidly changing tasks the personnel department requires.
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Dennis is an incredible human being with a fantastic comeback story.

People don’t understand how well respected he is and what he means internally.

No sob story because I’m biased as well. The room is trending 📈📈
 
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DMoney said:
He will stay in recruiting. I'll have more clarity for you soon.
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No pressure, @DMoney , and in an abundance of respect to you and your relationship, could you let us know if there will be a rebalancing of the direct-contact role? In my personal opinion as a 3x UM alum, the two apologies that had to be issued to the Toneys and UM alum Austin Pfenninger are two apologies too many, and while I'd like to see this reduced to zero, I'd even more strongly prefer to have no possible opportunities for mistakes going forward.
 
Bender said:
I'm really starting to question Mario. We're not supposed to have these issues with him.
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I just mean, at the time Mario came to UM, Taylor Edwards was elsewhere, and Miami had both Alonzo Highsmith and Dennis Smith. Meaning, there wasn't really a role available at that time, or else the right opportunity to offer a role to Edwards.

That wasn't a swipe at Dennis, though it's not a secret how I feel about Dennis.

Now, as to relying on Dennis for three years, even with big wins, but also with some big losses, then I do look to Mario for that. If this re-org works out, I will give Mario full credit. It is still belated.
 
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