The Sicatoka Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Given that the man has helped form the NCHC after the WCHA was abandoned by the Big Tenners, and he got UND into the Big Sky, all while dealing with the spectre of NCAA sanctions (due to the former moniker), I'd say he's earned it. Faison extended to June 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Brian has done a great job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 He helped UND athletics greatly and we are excelling at all our major sports. Conference championsips in football, basketball (men's and women's), volleyball, hockey, and of course getting into an AQ conference. Good job Brian!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDvince97-01 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Seems like a no-brainer. The guy deserves it. He's done a great job so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 The guy has taken UND athletics into the 21st century, our future looks bright with him in the driver's seat! I hope he doesn't get poached by another school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Could Faison possibly the best A.D. that North Dakota has ever had? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Faison has done a great job for UND and this is welled deserved. I think we take for granted that he took over a department that was a complete mess by the previous AD and has turned it completely around UND is in spots that seperate us from the other Dakota schools. The guys has positioned UND very well in the short time he has been here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 once he gets us a facilities upgrade rolling I think he will have a resume unmatched by any other AD at UND 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole in MSP Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Faison has done a great job for UND and this is welled deserved. I think we take for granted that he took over a department that was a complete mess by the previous AD and has turned it completely around UND is in spots that seperate us from the other Dakota schools. The guys has positioned UND very well in the short time he has been here. I agree that in general he has done an excellent job in finding coaches, scheduling, gaining conference affiliations etc. I do not know if it is his job or not, but marketing the programs and selling the upgrading and additions of facilities etc. has not been adequate in my opinion. Other than the donated REA and Betty, UND's facilities are no better than a DII or DIII school. I know these things are very expensive, but if I had an issue to dwell on with him, and again it may not be his issue to deal with, it is the facilities and the program marketing that are not what I would expect to see at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I agree that in general he has done an excellent job in finding coaches, scheduling, gaining conference affiliations etc. I do not know if it is his job or not, but marketing the programs and selling the upgrading and additions of facilities etc. has not been adequate in my opinion. Other than the donated REA and Betty, UND's facilities are no better than a DII or DIII school. I know these things are very expensive, but if I had an issue to dwell on with him, and again it may not be his issue to deal with, it is the facilities and the program marketing that are not what I would expect to see at this level. I guess up until this new atrocity that is passing for a TV deal with Midco was signed this summer, I think Faison's team has done an excellent job with marketing. They expanded the FSSN to numerous local cable companies, and then got the deal with Fox College Sports that made Sioux sports available nationwide. The radio network has increased exponentially, and now includes occasional broadcasts of basketball, volleyball, and women's hockey outside of the Grand Forks market. As far as facilities go, I don't know what more improvements could be made outside of the Indoor Practice Facility, and maybe a different soccer field. The Betty, REA, and Alerus are all first class, and were all in place before he got here. Kraft Field and the Alerus have both received turf upgrades under his watch. Tennis will be moving into a new spectacular facility soon. I don't know how much, if anything, he had to do with any of that, but with the REA, Alerus, Sioux Center, updated Kraft Field, and Choice Wellness Center, I'd hardly say that UND has facilities that are "no better than a DII or DIII school"............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green team Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I guess up until this new atrocity that is passing for a TV deal with Midco was signed this summer, I think Faison's team has done an excellent job with marketing. They expanded the FSSN to numerous local cable companies, and then got the deal with Fox College Sports that made Sioux sports available nationwide. The radio network has increased exponentially, and now includes occasional broadcasts of basketball, volleyball, and women's hockey outside of the Grand Forks market. As far as facilities go, I don't know what more improvements could be made outside of the Indoor Practice Facility, and maybe a different soccer field. The Betty, REA, and Alerus are all first class, and were all in place before he got here. Kraft Field and the Alerus have both received turf upgrades under his watch. Tennis will be moving into a new spectacular facility soon. I don't know how much, if anything, he had to do with any of that, but with the REA, Alerus, Sioux Center, updated Kraft Field, and Choice Wellness Center, I'd hardly say that UND has facilities that are "no better than a DII or DIII school"............. ditto +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoSiouxFan Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 ditto +1 Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 FYI: I moved the last 6 posts in this thread to the UND/Midco thread........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Faison would be a legend if he could get the IPF built anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Faison would be a legend if he could get the IPF built anytime soon. Best ever status would be locked up with that. It'd take something more to hit legend status. But I don't put it past him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Your right. Legend = Retractable Roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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