I'm not coming down on either side in terms of the AD job. In terms of scheduling however, I thought he was doing a fine job of putting a schedule together. To me, a schedule needs to be designed around the team you are putting on the floor. Every year we play about 3 Power 5 schools (Rutgers, Virginia and Syracuse this year), 1 Div 3 school perhaps performing the same role as these Power 5 schools provide for us and a host of mid-majors of varying levels to measure where we are and of course the Patriot League. If the complaint is to schedule more Philly schools, the other side needs to agree.StablerBum wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:29 pm A few have suggested Reed take a role in the athletic department, why do people think he would be good at that? I'm not saying he wouldn't, but what in his background suggests he would be good at fundraising, or hiring coaches, or operations?
I've never hear any of the other coaches in the department mention him as a mentor or resource. His scheduling is fine but nothing to get excited about. He doesn't (to me) seem like a engaging guy that would do well with donor or students. Am I missing some obvious sign he would thrive in a departmental role?
As for not being personable or engaging, nothing could be farther from the truth in my contacts with him. He is upfront, open and is willing to answer my many questions while being very friendly.
I think it may be a matter of what Lehigh is looking for if and when Joe retires. Some will argue that fresh blood is needed to reinvigorate the athletic department. Others will argue that a familiar face lends to continuity and less upheaval. Believe it or not, I don't have an opinion either way.