I like the idea of not using frontal assaults and of giving Frank a graceful way out, but I'm not sure it would be realistic or honorable to expect him to retire from a VP post only a year or two after promoting him to it. That would only delay the reforms that are needed now, and may trivialize the role in the eyes of real prospects for that post. I think a more honorable way for all concerned would be to have Frank retire from his current position (complete with a banquet and toasts), and then give his permanent replacement the VP title (and he can then select his own direct reports, with a one year grace period for current line staff). Let Gray keep the seat warm during the search for the new Athletics VP since he has effective oversight control of the AD anyway. Frank could then be either shifted into the ambassadorial and/or fundraising role immediately, either full-time or part-time. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Wed April 13, 2005 11:18:50
Author: DamnRam
Subject: I like the idea of not using frontal assaults and of giving Frank a graceful way out, but I'm not sure it would be realistic or honorable to expect him to retire from a VP post only a year or two after promoting him to it. That would only delay the reforms that are needed now, and may trivialize the role in the eyes of real prospects for that post. I think a more honorable way for all concerned would be to have Frank retire from his current position (complete with a banquet and toasts), and then give his permanent replacement the VP title (and he can then select his own direct reports, with a one year grace period for current line staff). Let Gray keep the seat warm during the search for the new Athletics VP since he has effective oversight control of the AD anyway. Frank could then be either shifted into the ambassadorial and/or fundraising role immediately, either full-time or part-time.
In reply to: Upstairs & Out 's message, "This thread was not in response to the weekly results, but to the item about our next-to-last ranking in the Commissioner's Cup competition. It underscores the continuing poor perfromance of our Athletic Department during Frank's tenure. Here's a suggestion: Promote Frank to a Vice-Presidential position where he reports directly to Father McShane (not wannabe-jock Jeff Gray). Let Frank schmooze and be an Ambassador of Good Will. Replace him as AD with someone who is up to managing & marketing a major athletic program. After a year or two, have Frank retire from his Vice-Presidential position, and then promote the new AD to that position. Since Frank seems to have supporters in high places (even if they agree that he's incompetent), maybe we should think of ways to ease him out gracefully--rather than attempt frontal assaults." on Wed April 13, 2005 09:31:07

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Excellent post. This is the way to go. No good AD/VP prospect would take the job under the premise that he will move to VP later. Gotta do it up front to get the best candidates. (NT) -- Rambacker, Wed April 13, 2005 14:27:41
- Just the number(and length) of posts here on the need for a new AD illustrates the level of urgency people are feeling about this issue. It's a statement in and of itself. (NT) -- Rambacker, Wed April 13, 2005 15:15:25

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