Is Orsini interviewing for Tennessee AD job?

by **PonyTime** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:20 am

Someone from VolsQuest.com reported on Nashville sports radio this morning that the SMU AD was now in the consideration set after Radakovich (GA Tech) was pulled from consideration now that the GA Tech athletic department violations have come out.

The guy reported that the others in the set are un-named as they hold prominent AD jobs elsewhere and would only be known if an offer is made to them. Said that TN is intent on hiring some one with AD experience.

The Tennessee Athletics Department is a total mess - but it is an SEC job - and that has to have some appeal.

by **Mitch McConnell** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:45 am

I traded notes with a friend who follows Tennessee. He said that they really like his fundraising efforts but he is a little weak on the big time sports.

But he is considered a contender for the job.

Apparently, the Kansas St. AD is also a contender for the job.

If Orsini moves on, good for him. He's left the athletic program better than where he found it. But he's also made this job more attractive for his successor.

by **One Trick Pony** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:02 am

Steve can't leave I'm still waiting on a response from that letter I sent him . Oh that was from UCF never mind.

by **GiddyUp** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:14 am

Orsini won't get it

by **RGV Pony** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:23 am

GiddyUp wrote:Orsini won't get it

so what will they do with all the orange blazers Pearl left behind?

by **Mexmustang** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:23 am

Still haven't had him return my call for the lunch meeting he setup four years ago.

by **RE Tycoon** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:42 am

We could do a lot worse than Orsini, but he does leave some areas wanting, including marketing, increasing exposure for the program...and public speaking.

I wouldn't mind if he stays, but I also feel some new blood and perspectives wouldn't be the end of the world. Just no more Copelands.

by **soccermom** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:48 am

LOL...I emailed him early 2007 and he hasn't responded----yet!

by **Bergermeister** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:26 pm

RE Tycoon wrote:We could do a lot worse than Orsini, but he does leave some areas wanting, including marketing, increasing exposure for the program...and public speaking. Just no more Copelands.

Brad Thomas.

by **One Trick Pony** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:33 pm

I used to bust peoples chops regarding public speaking until I was thrust amongst 100 of my peers to do the same. I was scared to death the first few times. He's had a lot of practice ....

by **leopold** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:46 pm

All things considered, he's done one hell of a job here. He absolutely should be considered for bigger programs.

Hope like hell he stays.

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:13 pm

Mitch McConnell wrote:I traded notes with a friend who follows Tennessee. He said that they really like his fundraising efforts but he is a little weak on the big time sports.

If they think he is weak on the big time sports, I wonder what they think about the fact he totally ignores the non-big time sports.

by **leopold** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:02 pm

Mitch McConnell wrote:I traded notes with a friend who follows Tennessee. He said that they really like his fundraising efforts but he is a little weak on the big time sports..

No offense to your friend, but he's wrong.

Nobody outside of SMU knows of our new basketball facility, but they sure as hell know of our football and maybe even basketball coach.

by **ponyphi07** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:07 pm

soccermom wrote:LOL...I emailed him early 2007 and he hasn't responded----yet!

WELL your email must just be a stupid complaint or extremely poorly written. I have written him on the topic of Phil Bennet, Jimmy Tubbs, AND Matt Doherty. He has responded every single time. Not only does he respond, but he is very candid. Next time add some substance and appreciation for the job he has done for us.

Pony Up!

by **One Trick Pony** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:39 pm

O please