Link: Alex Golesh talks about handling Auburn boosters in recent interview

[sanjosecrimson]

Alex Golesh talks about handling Auburn boosters in recent interview

Here's what Golesh said about his experiences with Auburn boosters in an interview with On3

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“They have a right to know what you’re spending money on, but you have to be really careful,” Golesh told On3. “If you’re going to spend money and then want to be involved in decision-making, then we’re good.'

we shall see how this will turn out for him down on the plains where boosters play a heavy role in their football program.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Tell you what, seems goulash is way more honest than his AD Cohen.

 

[Joefus]

He sure does seem to make a headline with every speaking engagement

 

[BamaNation]

He sure does seem to make a headline with every speaking engagement

They so badly want awbums to be "back"

 

[CB4]

They so badly want awbums to be "back"

 

[DzynKingRTR]

They so badly want awbums to be "back"

They might be back to finishing 8-4 instead of 5-7.

 

[CB4]

He sure does seem to make a headline with every speaking engagement

Particularly when he talks about his family’s secret vodka recipe and ends with a grand finale of a Cossack Hopak dance.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

I don’t know if Golesh is telling the truth or trying to ingratiate himself into the barn cult.

My guess is a bit of both.

But even if Rane, the Lowders, et. al. are laying off for now, that’s kind of like first date best behavior.

After they lose a couple of games, I’m looking for Golesh to go radio silent on booster involvement.

 

[TRU]

These comments suggest CAG has a fundamental misunderstanding on how things work on the Plains. The boosters make all the decisions and he, as their employee, is expected to carry out their orders. And when this results in a disaster (as it often does, given the boosters do not really understand the game) he is expected to take the blame. Previous coaches figure this out sooner or later, and decide that the best response is to stop trying, go play golf, get fired, and collect a big buyout. The sooner he figures this out, the quicker he can move on to a better situation with a fat wallet to cushion the blow.

 

[jashleyren2]

Just about anyone should take the Auburn HC job, even if just for the massive payout when they inevitably run you out after 2-3 years. It's like a lottery. Sort of.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Did I understand his quote correctly and he said if they want to invest money and have a say-so in decision making, that was okay with him? Did I read that right?

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

I had the same question. It sure sounds like Golesh is willingly lowering himself into the snake pit.

 

[bamajas]

Did I understand his quote correctly and he said if they want to invest money and have a say-so in decision making, that was okay with him? Did I read that right?

That version cut it off too soon. He went on to say they don't need it. Meaning, "We're good [without you]"

 

[Elefantman]

That version cut it off too soon. He went on to say they don't need it. Meaning, "We're good [without you]"

That changes things.

 

[bamajas]

Here's the rest:

"But you have to be really careful. If you’re going to spend money and then want to be involved in decision-making, then we’re good. We don’t need your money. If you’re upfront and honest from the beginning, you’ve got a chance.”

Original interview is paywalled at On3. I grabbed this part from a "political" site that's not always beloved on here

 

[BamaMoon]

Poor Aubies, they thought if CNS would ever retire, they would have hope.

And next year, we can run the streak to 7 games!!!

 

[CoolBreeze]

I had the same question. It sure sounds like Golesh is willingly lowering himself into the snake pit.

Dodging snakes pays well on the plains which he also knew in advance.

 

[TideMan09]

Did I understand his quote correctly and he said if they want to invest money and have a say-so in decision making, that was okay with him? Did I read that right?

That's how I read it & i hope that's the case, with the inmates running the prison in Lee County, is what's been The Barners problem & it's not going to be fixed..

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Did I understand his quote correctly and he said if they want to invest money and have a say-so in decision making, that was okay with him? Did I read that right?

That's how I read it & i hope that's the case, with the inmates running the prison in Lee County, is what's been The Barners problem & it's not going to be fixed..

Golesh’s phrasing definitely wasn’t as precise as it could have been….I did a double or triple take.

But based on the overall context of the discussion, I finally came away thinking he meant that if someone wanted control in exchange for PFP contributions, he didn’t want the money.

Like when someone declines an offer by saying, “I’m good.”

I just can’t believe he’d publicly say that control over recruitment, scholarship offers, PFP terms, playing time, offensive or defensive philosophy / playcalling is for sale.

But yeah, he could have phrased the idea a lot more clearly.

Of course , it could have been a Freudian slip.

 

[TideMan09]

Golesh’s phrasing definitely wasn’t as precise as it could have been….I did a double or triple take.

But based on the overall context of the discussion, I finally came away thinking he meant that if someone wanted control in exchange for PFP contributions, he didn’t want the money.

Like when someone declines an offer by saying, “I’m good.”

I just can’t believe he’d publicly say that control over recruitment, scholarship offers, PFP terms, playing time, offensive or defensive philosophy / playcalling is for sale.

But yeah, he could have phrased the idea a lot more clearly.

Of course , it could have been a Freudian slip.

I can't argue that brother..Let's hope he fails miserably either way..lol