Rick Villarreal stepping down as AD

[meanJewGreen]

Jordan Case for AD. Free Lexus's for everyone! 

[Eagle-96]

Just now, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

So many questions. But, does this confirm that Littrell was the president's hire? Otherwise, why let him make one of the most important hires a few months from him being on his way out. Unless this was totally unexpected.

I think it solidifies the opinion that Smatresk was the one to make the hire. This is a strange resignation. Most in RV's position would, at the very least, coast until February 2017 and collect a check until the contract runs out. Also he might think of the outside chance that Littrell and Benford each make runs next season and RV thinks he can get an extension. If the teams fail, then he still runs out the string. Hopefully this is not related to anything medical. I may not like his performance but I don't wish any ill will on him.

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

1 minute ago, Eagle-96 said:

I think it solidifies the opinion that Smatresk was the one to make the hire. This is a strange resignation. Most in RV's position would, at the very least, coast until February 2017 and collect a check until the contract runs out. Also he might think of the outside chance that Littrell and Benford each make runs next season and RV thinks he can get an extension. If the teams fail, then he still runs out the string. Hopefully this is not related to anything medical. I may not like his performance but I don't wish any ill will on him.

I think the President just finally got through to the Board. That's the only explanation for this. Fly has been quiet for a while now and there was already rumblings of dissatisfaction from the donors about this basketball season. I think Benford's season this year may have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

[MGNation92]

LOOKS LIKE THE HATTIESBURG HUSTLER HUSTLED HIMSELF OUT OF A JOB

[eagle2014]

It feels like Christmas morning.

[UNTGuy5]

Let's make Mean Green Athletics Great Again!  

[Eagle-96]

The AD Staff was just notified that their protector boss was out:

[NTAlum09]

Break out the OREOS, its time to CELEBRATE! What a great early birthday present!

[untjim1995]

9 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

I think the President just finally got through to the Board. That's the only explanation for this. Fly has been quiet for a while now and there was already rumblings of dissatisfaction from the donors about this basketball season. I think Benford's season this year may have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

It basically appears that keeping Benford for another year was the trade for getting rid of Rick Villareal. In that case, I'll gladly support the keeping of Benford for his 5th year to end his contract.

[NTAlum09]

Barbershop this Wednesday? @Harry 

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

Just now, untjim1995 said:

It basically appears that keeping Benford for another year was the trade for getting rid of Rick Villareal. In that case, I'll gladly support the keeping of Benford for his 5th year to end his contract.

Or, they didn't want the president to make two major hires in lieu of a new AD. I don't know that Benford is safe now, but that's just me. Would that not be a call of the new AD? Don't know how common or uncommon that is, terminating a coach right off the bat after being hired. I think it would be warranted in this situation.

[jtm0097]

Where is the Go Mean Green happy hour going to be at on his last day? We need to have a celebration.

[HoustonEagle]

As someone who was around to see just how pathetic the facilities were before RV's tenure I would like to say thank you for the accomplishments in that area.  I wish this ended differently with success and accolades for you and the school but you do have something to hang your hat on.  It is  no doubt time for some new blood but I wish you well sir. 

[NTAlum09]

1 minute ago, jtm0097 said:

Where is the Go Mean Green happy hour going to be at on his last day? We need to have a celebration.

His last day is on my birthday, I'm down for happy hour!

[Quoner]

I hope RV sends the biggest plane banner over @UNT90's house on June 21

[TreeFiddy]

Just now, Quoner said:

I hope RV sends the biggest plane banner over @UNT90's house on June 21

Was part of the deal that when one left the other also had to leave?

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 minute ago, HoustonEagle said:

As someone who was around to see just how pathetic the facilities were before RV's tenure I would like to say thank you for the accomplishments in that area.  I wish this ended differently with success and accolades for you and the school but you do have something to hang your hat on.  It is  no doubt time for some new blood but I wish you well sir. 

I wholeheartedly agree with this.

[GMG24]

Just now, TreeFiddy said:

Was part of the deal that when one left the other also had to leave?

Does 90 go back on his deal for his club seats now??

[untjim1995]

2 minutes ago, Quoner said:

I hope RV sends the biggest plane banner over @UNT90's house on June 21

It is kind of ironic that his banner gets both a mention and picture in RV's AD obituary from Vito...we can laugh at it, but it appears that it must have had some effect, even if just a little bit at gaining the interest of the one beat writer we have.

Edited May 23, 2016 by untjim1995

[meangreenbob]

My only concern is whether we can overcome the damage already done especially with realignment talk resurfacing again. I only hope it's not too little too late. The next hire is critical and so is getting a legit commitment to excellence in Athletics by this BOR and Administration.

[Quoner]

Just now, TreeFiddy said:

Was part of the deal that when one left the other also had to leave?

Pretty sure the prophecy was neither can live while the other survives, but will need an Harry Potter fan to confirm. Munthe?

1 minute ago, untjim1995 said:

It is kind of ironic that his banner gets both a mention and picture in RV's AD obituary from Vito...we can laugh at it, but it appears that it must have had some effect, even if just a little bit at gaining the interest of the one beat writer we have.

You guys are going to die thinking the banner was more than a pebble against the last two full seasons of our major sports and the overall last decade, aren't you?

[RushnStudies]

1 minute ago, Quoner said:

Pretty sure the prophecy was neither can live while the other survives, but will need an Harry Potter fan to confirm. Munthe?

Indeed. *casts fireball*

[Withers940]

My worry is that the New AD didnt select Littrell and will have him on a very tight leash. You see new AD's come in and clean house regardless of how new the Coach is. Surely this isnt the case

[MeanGreenTexan]

Will be interested to see if money somehow becomes available to rid the last remaining issue as well.

[meanJewGreen]

Guys, guys, we know the reason why this happened. He couldn't handle the @UNT90 heat. His posts caught up to RV