Indiana State Director of Athletics Ron Prettyman announced this morning (Dec. 18) that he is stepping away from his position at the university.
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Ron Prettyman Announces Decision To Step Away From Sycamore Athletics
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Indiana State Director of Athletics Ron Prettyman announced this morning (Dec. 18) that he is stepping away from his position at the university.
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Holy Shit.
Should be no surprise, we've been expecting this, can't really blame him, he did a lot of good for ISU, good luck Ron!
Please explain.
He's interviewed in recent years for other jobs, so we all knew his days at ISU were numbered, just surprised it didn't happen sooner
Thank you Ron! You rescued ISU athletics. You will be greatly missed, and will be held in great esteem by alumni, students, and friends of ISU. Best wishes for your future!!!
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Rumor has it he is taking a position with the NCAA.
If true, hope he continues the quest for fairness for schools outside the Power 5.
If true, hope he continues the quest for fairness for schools outside the Power 5.
Since he's turned down other offers, I thought that was a good sign for him to stay much longer. With that said, 11 years is a good run.
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BlueSycamore
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Let's hope we do it right and conduct a national search and not just put someone in that seat on the "cheapo". I'm sure all currently on the staff are good people but I don't think any are among the "best available candidates".
blueblazer
The Starter Level
Indiana State Director of Athletics Ron Prettyman announced this morning (Dec. 18) that he is stepping away from his position at the university.
Read more at GoSycamores...
Not all that surprising..... He hasn't been seen a lot around town lately, people have been speculating. I wish him and his family well. America Indians had a saying that only the rocks last forever....Thank You for a job well done
He's the only one who knows whether he has actually turned down offers or not. My gut feeling is that he would have taken any offer to go back out west.
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new sycamore fan
The All-MVC Level
He's done a fine job with ISU athletics. I've talked to him many times during the football season, and he did a lot to help resurrect that program. Good luck to him wherever he goes! I was wondering when he wasn't on the field on Senior Day because he had been for the last several. Hopefully ISU will find a replacement that does as much for the athletic programs that he did.
I agree. I believe RP took the ISU job after he said there needed to be some upgrades to certain athletic facilities (e.g. New weight room) . Let's hope that our administration & board doesn't get hung up on the Hulman Center renovation issue and/or the future of our football program and/or stadium. I understand we have limited funds, but we at least need to let the AD candidate finalists know what our position is. Maybe let them know we intend to build a new stadium, but there needs to be significant fund raising. To say we don't know might scare off a lot of quality applicants.
I think RP did an outstanding job hiring people. Maybe it's time to look for someone who is good at fund raising.
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bent20
The Odum Level
Prettyman did an outstanding job and should receive all of the recognition he's due as he departs. He certainly brought us out of a very dark period in ISU sports history.
I'm excited to see who they hire and what they bring to the table. The potential advantage here is to see what someone new can bring, a new vision, new energy. They'll certainly face plenty of challenges, but that's all the more reason to hire someone experienced, but ambitious.
I'm excited to see who they hire and what they bring to the table. The potential advantage here is to see what someone new can bring, a new vision, new energy. They'll certainly face plenty of challenges, but that's all the more reason to hire someone experienced, but ambitious.
TwoMinuteDrill
The Sycamore Level
I always thought Angie Lansing was the the AD in waiting? I am certainly not one in the know, so does someone else have any information?
TwoMinuteDrill
The Sycamore Level
I would agree with you on this. He has done a pretty good job with the resources he has had to work with. I agree fund raising should be a priority for the next AD, but in my opinion, that starts at the top and until the President puts more emphasis on it it is unlikely to trickle down.
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BlueSycamore
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Don't know where that thought came from? Don't believe Dr. Bradley can afford to make a mistake with this hire. Do not need to go through the situation Bradley (Bradley Universtiy) did that almost killed their athletic program before they finally appear to have made a home-run hire. The last female AD at ISU had things headed down a deep hole during her tenure.
You think that?
You've heard that?
IMO --- do a legit national search; hire the best PERSON for the job. Pay them accordingly. We need someone who can continue to advance the entire athl department.
SycamoreFan317
The Renn Level
This sentence is a total insult to not only Angie, but all women. We have hired some men that didn't do much better.
So, Bluesycamore thinks someone's sex determines how good a job they do? You don't hear comments that stupid very often.
I wonder what color of hair the best AD's have.
I wonder what color of hair the best AD's have.