If Ron goes to Cal Poly, then who does Indiana State court to replace him? Do they try to snag another up and comer from a smaller school? Maybe try to lure an Assistant AD from a big school?
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If Ron goes, who does Indiana State court?
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Bally #50
The JSW Level
Hard to say and there are advantages to both sides of the argument. As much as I like John Sherman and some of the other staff under RP, I feel they MUST go outside the ISU family.
On one side, you could look for someone from a small school that has been able to compete and WIN and possibly added impressive facilities on top of that, (Marian University in Indy comes to mind-started football from scratch, built a nice stadium and was playoff bound in three years) or possibly a young hi-powered assistant from a Big Ten school (or BCS) that has a wealth of contacts, facilities management and dynamic personality. Not too sure which would have a better success rate. Any thoughts?
As stated on several occasions, Dr. B will take this addition to his team VERY seriously and one that must NOT fail~
Whew, tough to say. But if I am the administration I am already entertaining this question. I'd think they would want to make as big of a splash as possible so a big name school would make sense - I'd like someone who is going to do anything to drastic.
I think keys to choosing an AD for Indiana State have to be (in this order)
1. A working relationship with the NCAA - we have hosted the NCAA Cross Country Nationals the past 8 years and this is a huge part of the legacy that RP will take with him. Even though he wasn't an essential part of the planning that made this come to fruition, however he played a major role in supporting the event. They need to continue to build on what has become Cross Country Town USA - that has to be taken into consideration.
2. An attention and understanding of the facilities that need to be replaced. Obviously someone who has seen athletic facilities develop at a University in a down economy would be helpful. We have a master plan and they will not be able to stray from the plan that president Bradley has publicly supported.
3. Support for continued development of the football program at Indiana State. This was probably RP's strongest area and he never wavered in his support for the football program. They have made great strides in a few short years and this must continue. The foundation is in place, they just need someone who will continue to support the momentum and move it forward.
4. More attention to marketing efforts and contracts that the University enters into. Be it Nelligan or the people that work for the University in Marketing. Student attendance to sporting events should be something that an athletic director takes an active role in improving.
That's all I got - I have no experience in hiring for a position of this magnitude, but if I was applying for the job this is the platform that I would make my interview revolve around. This would be my focus - but I don't have the knowledge of what it takes to be an athletic directer - but these would just be some focal points for me.
I think keys to choosing an AD for Indiana State have to be (in this order)
1. A working relationship with the NCAA - we have hosted the NCAA Cross Country Nationals the past 8 years and this is a huge part of the legacy that RP will take with him. Even though he wasn't an essential part of the planning that made this come to fruition, however he played a major role in supporting the event. They need to continue to build on what has become Cross Country Town USA - that has to be taken into consideration.
2. An attention and understanding of the facilities that need to be replaced. Obviously someone who has seen athletic facilities develop at a University in a down economy would be helpful. We have a master plan and they will not be able to stray from the plan that president Bradley has publicly supported.
3. Support for continued development of the football program at Indiana State. This was probably RP's strongest area and he never wavered in his support for the football program. They have made great strides in a few short years and this must continue. The foundation is in place, they just need someone who will continue to support the momentum and move it forward.
4. More attention to marketing efforts and contracts that the University enters into. Be it Nelligan or the people that work for the University in Marketing. Student attendance to sporting events should be something that an athletic director takes an active role in improving.
That's all I got - I have no experience in hiring for a position of this magnitude, but if I was applying for the job this is the platform that I would make my interview revolve around. This would be my focus - but I don't have the knowledge of what it takes to be an athletic directer - but these would just be some focal points for me.
Brett Burchette
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IndianaState45
The All-MVC Level
I vote for Landrus because I like the kid 
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I think I would favor a person from a situation similar to ISU. They should be more able to deal with the problems we have more easily than someone from a big school.That situation has to be a lot different than a mid-major.
I'm not suggesting, simply mentioning, but wasn't Bruce Bumgartner interested at one time.
landrus13
The JSW Level
I vote for Landrus because I like the kid
I agree with this. I'd do an amazing job as AD for ISU. I'd do a lot of things that we haven't been able to do in the past. I have a few ideas for marketing and broadcasting the university and athletic programs.:sycamores:
It wouldn't take much to get me on board for him as a candidate.
bent20
The Odum Level
Someone who has been successful at getting the most out of their athletic programs and building them with a minimal budget. Someone who has a great track record with all of the athletic teams at their given school. Someone who won't come in and try to reshape things (we don't need that), but will build on what we have and take us to the next level of competitiveness and consistency.
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bent20
The Odum Level
How has he been as an AD? I don't know. Wonder if he'd even be interested in coming to a school that doesn't have a wrestling program.
Wiki's entry on athletics for the school he's at:
Athletics
Edinboro University offers 14 intercollegiate sports: football, women's soccer, men's & women's cross country, women's volleyball, men's & women's basketball, men's & women's swimming, men's wrestling, women's softball, and men's & women's track. All but wrestling are NCAA Division II programs and members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Wrestling competes on the NCAA Division I level, and is not only a member of the PSAC, but also competes in the prestigious Eastern Wrestling League. Edinboro was the first college in Pennsylvania to offer women's athletics when it formed the Girl's Athletic Association in 1897. Edinboro also had programs in men's soccer, men's golf, women's field hockey, men's & women's tennis, women's synchronized swimming, and men's baseball. The Fighting Scots athletic teams are perennial conference, regional, and national championship winners. The men's and women's cross country and track programs are legendary in NAIA (winning the NAIA men's national championship in 1975 and 1976) and NCAA Division II circles, as is the Fighting Scots football team. Edinboro added women's lacrosse for the 2008 season.
Edinboro has one of the premier Division I wrestling programs. Prior to moving to the Division I level in 1986, Edinboro was already a national power in the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. Edinboro has been fortunate to be home of one of the greatest Olympic and amateur wrestlers in the world, Bruce Baumgartner. Baumgartner came to Edinboro in 1984 as an assistant coach, and was promoted to head coach in 1991. He guided the Fighting Scots to three top 15 finishes in the National Championship tournament. The team is currently coached by Tim Flynn and continues to excel as a top program. Baumgartner became the Director of Athletics in 1997. All in all, Edinboro's wrestling program has produced over 60 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference champions, 40 Eastern Wrestling League champions, more than 40 NCAA All-Americans, 3 NCAA Division I champions, 9 national champions, 2 USA Olympic team members, 10 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament team championships, and 9 Eastern Wrestling League tournament team championships.
In accordance with Edinboro University's commitment to serving students with physical disabilities, it has one of the nation's best wheelchair basketball teams,[citation needed] the Rolling Scots. The team hosts an annual tournament, the Boro Shootout. In recent years, a club power wheelchair soccer team has been developed as well. Edinboro also has an ACHA-Division III men's ice hockey club and men's golf team, as well as a women's equestrian team, and a men's and women's ultimate team.
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How about Royce Waltman as AD???
My top candidate would be....
Eric Ruden, senior associate AD at Navy....he is from Chicago, went to IU, worked as their assistant sports information director for several years, worked in media relations for the Chicago White Sox for a couple of years, became the sports information director at Indiana State and was then promoted to assistant athletic director for media relations at ISU. He left to become an assistant AD at Navy and is now a senior associate AD. His duties at Navy includes media relations, fund raising, radio and tv contracts.
His wife is also an IU alum and grew up in nearby Paris, Illinois. His twin girls were both born in Terre Haute when he worked here.
He was interested in the job at Indiana State when Ron was hired. He wants to get back to the Midwest because all of their family is either in Chicago or the Paris, Ill. area.
He knows the area, he knows a lot of important people in the state from his time at IU and ISU, he is tight with a lot of the Indy media still. He has a lot of national contacts from his time at IU, with the White Sox and at Navy.
He's a great guy and I really think that he would do a great job at and for Indiana State.
I had to speak at a luncheon that the athletic department had for him before he left for Navy. I won't lie. I got emotional when he left.
He's a good friend and he would be great for Sycamore sports in carrying on what Ron Prettyman has gotten started.
Eric Ruden, senior associate AD at Navy....he is from Chicago, went to IU, worked as their assistant sports information director for several years, worked in media relations for the Chicago White Sox for a couple of years, became the sports information director at Indiana State and was then promoted to assistant athletic director for media relations at ISU. He left to become an assistant AD at Navy and is now a senior associate AD. His duties at Navy includes media relations, fund raising, radio and tv contracts.
His wife is also an IU alum and grew up in nearby Paris, Illinois. His twin girls were both born in Terre Haute when he worked here.
He was interested in the job at Indiana State when Ron was hired. He wants to get back to the Midwest because all of their family is either in Chicago or the Paris, Ill. area.
He knows the area, he knows a lot of important people in the state from his time at IU and ISU, he is tight with a lot of the Indy media still. He has a lot of national contacts from his time at IU, with the White Sox and at Navy.
He's a great guy and I really think that he would do a great job at and for Indiana State.
I had to speak at a luncheon that the athletic department had for him before he left for Navy. I won't lie. I got emotional when he left.
He's a good friend and he would be great for Sycamore sports in carrying on what Ron Prettyman has gotten started.
Gotta be honest with 'ya - I don't like anyone with IU ties. We've dealt with divided allegiences enough...
IndianaState45
The All-MVC Level
Sign me up....one of our all time greats...one of the worlds greats....and has massive success in the job! I think it would be an easy transition for him and who knows maybe we'll get a wrestling program again...why not? Oh course I say all this not wanting RP to leave.
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Indy Tree...divided loyalties?????
Ron Prettyman didn't go to Indiana State. He went to another school. Has his loyalties been divided? I think not.
Eric Ruden went to IU, yes. But he's also spent considerable time working at Indiana State. His kids were born in Terre Haute. His wife is from Paris. Ill.
Just because somebody went to IU shouldn't take them out of the running for a job at Indiana State. John McNichols went to IU. Does he have divided loyalties?
Rick Heller isn't an ISU guy, but I think he's done a good job. The women's basketball coach, Teri Moren, went to Purdue. Does she have divided loyalties? I don't think so.
Ron Prettyman didn't go to Indiana State. He went to another school. Has his loyalties been divided? I think not.
Eric Ruden went to IU, yes. But he's also spent considerable time working at Indiana State. His kids were born in Terre Haute. His wife is from Paris. Ill.
Just because somebody went to IU shouldn't take them out of the running for a job at Indiana State. John McNichols went to IU. Does he have divided loyalties?
Rick Heller isn't an ISU guy, but I think he's done a good job. The women's basketball coach, Teri Moren, went to Purdue. Does she have divided loyalties? I don't think so.
Sorry Tom, I just don't like IU influence. Maybe I'm paranoid, but I've seen too many instances of people trying to run ISU so it never approaches IU in anything. Yeah, come to think of it, I am paranoid.
I'm sure if you are comfortable with him he'd be fine. You bleed blue as much as anyone...
I'm sure if you are comfortable with him he'd be fine. You bleed blue as much as anyone...
Indy Tree...I know where you're coming from.....
and I could understand if it was somebody coming directly from IU....but Eric spent several years at Indiana State.....he knows and understands the culture of the school and the town.....he lived in the south end of Terre Haute....
and I could understand if it was somebody coming directly from IU....but Eric spent several years at Indiana State.....he knows and understands the culture of the school and the town.....he lived in the south end of Terre Haute....
Well if he lived on the south end, he's gotta be OK with me!!! :wordyo: