Buckle Up? Change may happen today (EDIT: 1:30 PM Presser To Discuss Brandon)
Lot's of chatter this morning about a change happening TODAY with the AD. Nothing confirmed as of yet, but STAY TUNED.
EDIT: No trick, just treats for all of us wanting him out.
Edit 2: BOOM
RT @reporterdavidj: BREAKING: #UMICH to hold press conference to discuss @DaveBrandonAD, multiple sources tell Free Press.
— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) October 31, 2014
October 31st, 2014 at 10:51 AM ^
There was something posted on Michigan Rivals board that said to "stay tuned" today.. who knows what it is.. I'm hoping for a change in leadership.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:51 AM ^
If this indeed comes to fruition (no matter the timing) and MGoBlog had ANYTHING at all to do with it, even slightly, Well done Brian Cook.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:51 AM ^
October 31st, 2014 at 10:52 AM ^
is doing Halloween tonight as homeless Dave Brandon. i thought that was pretty good.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:53 AM ^
If this isn't true I hope you burn in Bolivia!
October 31st, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
Accept if I'm wrong. I'm confident in it to post on here. I wouldn't do it otherwise.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
I gave you your due and upvoted you, way to be first with the news!
October 31st, 2014 at 10:53 AM ^
Dammit Hydra!!
October 31st, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
of a rumor to stir up one of the most reputable sports blogs on the internetz...
October 31st, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
I saw the Jeff Moss retweet by someone on Twitter as well. I came here hoping for positive confirmation. 2-1/2 hours of nonproductivity, here we go!
October 31st, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
What if its a vote of confidence. have you mentally prepared yourself for that? I have not.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:03 AM ^
That would be devastating but I don't believe they would schedule a presser for that.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:55 AM ^
*Frantically finding ways to create a Dave Brandon covered in flames Halloween costume*
October 31st, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
Last day of the week. Last day of the month. Halloween. Time for the University to put a big lump of coal in David Brandon's trick or treat bag.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
October 31st, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
I will be up or down voting you a lot Moe. What happens over the course of the day will determine which.
I'm rooting for you, buddy.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
Where there's smoke, there's fire.
Or maybe it's just steam. Or a smoldering dying ember.
In any event, here's to smoke! Kidding aside, it seems at this point to be largely a matter of "when" rather than "whether" Brandon has a happy life somewhere else.
October 31st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
$3 Chipotle Burrito after 5. STAY TUNED FOR HOW THIS EFFECTS DBRANDON!!!!!
October 31st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
Guys, DB just really wanted to have a special announcement for his Halloween costume...that is all
October 31st, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
be true
October 31st, 2014 at 11:00 AM ^
Actually guys, I have a connection to a Freep writer -- UM press conference at 1pm!
Haven't seen it anywhere but I work with his wife and she just sent me an e-mail titled, "UofM press conference at 1"
Haven't seen this confirmed anywhere but take that for what it's worth
October 31st, 2014 at 11:02 AM ^
And might I add, this e-mail was unprompted.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:03 AM ^
Oh. RT @reporterdavidj: BREAKING: #UMICH to hold press conference to discuss @DaveBrandonAD, multiple sources tell Free Press.
— Kyle Feldscher (@Kyle_Feldscher) October 31, 2014
October 31st, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
I'm a doubter (See my earlier comments) BUTa former classmate of mine who works in the Athletic Dept just texted me that something is up down there. "Unusual activity from the upstairs corner office area"
Halloween Popcorn
October 31st, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
I'm a doubter (See my earlier comments) BUTa former classmate of mine who works in the Athletic Dept just texted me that something is up down there. "Unusual activity from the upstairs corner office area"
Halloween Popcorn
October 31st, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
I would love for this to be true, but I can't help but feel skeptical. It seems like this would be a pretty abrupt announcement. Obviously, there has been a steady lead up to his firing/resignation, but I feel like there would be a little more build up from the rumor mill before he actually stepped down.
Side note: I wonder how this affects Brandon's future career ambitions. I assume his days as an AD are done, but that doesn't really mean anything given his background. Would his rampant mismanagement, public gaffes, and horrific public persona keep him from landing another corporate job (probably not) or sink any political ambitions (I would think so, at least until he can mount a kind of image re-hab)?
October 31st, 2014 at 11:07 AM ^
I think he's a great fit for Comcast.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:30 AM ^
"You really caught our eye with your needless and unending upcharging, but your open contempt for your most loyal customers is really convinced us that you're real Comcast material."
October 31st, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
Be prepared if you are wrong.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:00 AM ^
I suggest you find a new buckle to buckle up.
Have a happy life....
October 31st, 2014 at 11:01 AM ^
Tentative downvote, will change to an upvote if anything comes to fruition.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:01 AM ^
I claim shotgun on the following phrases -
"Have a nice life, Dave" and "The Dominos are falling into place"
October 31st, 2014 at 11:02 AM ^
Super Duper, Neat-o gang.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:02 AM ^
This seems like a good spot to share my latest plan for a Halloween costume. Pretty much everyone on the board should already have these items. No goofy makeup. No time wasted at Party City.
- tennis shoes
- khaki pants (pleated)
- michigan long sleeve T or pullover
- whistle/ dry erase marker on lanyard
- M cap
- headset
- big red Christmas bow on top
You're welcome to all the guys getting dragged to Halloween parties this weekend.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:07 AM ^
October 31st, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^
October 31st, 2014 at 11:04 AM ^
Moe, if Brandon is canned today I will up vote every post by you for the rest of my life.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:04 AM ^
Tell me more of this "chatter."
October 31st, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^
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October 31st, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
What a crazy movie!
October 31st, 2014 at 2:47 PM ^
I didn't realize until I just looked it up, but there are NINE Hellraiser movies. I've only seen the first three. Especially fond of the second one, "Hellraiser II: Hellbound."
October 31st, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^
I am told by several sources there will be a 1:30 press conference at UM involving the president to discuss AD Dave Brandon
— angelique (@chengelis) October 31, 2014
October 31st, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^
So, this is a thing per Twitter. Angelique just tweeted there's a 1:30 pm presser with Schlissel regarding Brandon.
October 31st, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^
Muppets???
If the news is what we are hoping, definitely Muppets!!
Of course I keep thinking "ding dong the witch is dead"
October 31st, 2014 at 11:13 AM ^
This would even be worthy of Peanut Butter Jelly Time. The endless looped version.....