Guys just a typical big mouthed jerk. We`ve all encountered them in life. All the education in the world can`t cover it up if you`re just an ......
If this was his first blunder, I wouldn't expect a short leash. However, he's made too many comments in the past.
Gordon Gee had to apologize for his comments about Bret Bielema to Barry Alvarez...
That is a great link/article...
I can attest to that. My daughter Stephie got academic scollys, but her student loans are still a lot. Thank goodness she graduated in 3 yrs last May and is taking her last class now for her Master's. This last year she is an in state resident, so she got some relief!
Well, well... Being a President @ OSU in the Big Ten he is probably completely familiar with the business strategy of the Big Ten. Indeed, if so, this numbskull basically gave away the battle plan for Big Ten conference expansion - They have every intention of moving South and West with expansion and dont mind one bit poaching from another conference. While I think we already knew that - its out there for public consumption now. What I wonder is his comments will have an indirect frustration on the Big Ten's expansion plans? While those inside the walls may be elitist, I doubt the fanbases of UNC, UVa, and Duke really identify with the apparent discriminatory bias of the Big Ten schools. It also doesnt look too hopeful now for the Big Ten adding ND to the conference. Sure the Big Ten can come out and say his remarks are not endorsed by the conference but who will really believe that same level of sentiment wasnt vocalized in private meetings about conference expansion?
This revelation has actually made me pull for the Notre Dame/ACC marriage to be successful. Notre Dame stabilized the ACC's membership. Of course, they've all now signed their rights away for several years so that helps too.
Yeah, while it is easy to write off what he says I would not be inclined to do so. If you were going to take a vote, who would expect to be least committed to the conference? Mizzou. Suffice it to say they will probably be a good economic addition to the conference, but they are totally ill-equipped to compete in our conference in almost any sport save basketball. Really and truly I question how competitive they would even be in the Big Ten.
This article makes him out to be a comedian. But he is a university president. He should be holding himself to a higher standard. Perhaps he should pursue being the highest paid booster chairman.
