SiouxVolley Posted January 28, 2018 Author Posted January 28, 2018 http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/jan/27/before-leaving-bill-chaves-reflects-on-positive-ti/ Chaves wasn't a fundraiser to the EWU admin's satisfaction. Hence a parting the ways with each side saving face according to the Spokesman-Review. Think Kennedy knows he needs performance out of an AD, not fundraing ability, because the money is coming. Quote
jdub27 Posted January 28, 2018 Posted January 28, 2018 Tough to fundraiser when you don't have the President supporting your projects and/or priorities. There was a definite disconnect between the athletic department and president's office at EWU on top of the other challenges they already faced. He will be in a completely different environment here and Chaves will be a great compliment to the Foundation and Champions Club, stepping in when appropriate and needed, and overall be a great face for the athletic department. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/27/2018 at 11:45 PM, SiouxVolley said: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/jan/27/before-leaving-bill-chaves-reflects-on-positive-ti/ Chaves wasn't a fundraiser to the EWU admin's satisfaction. 21 hours ago, jdub27 said: Tough to fundraiser when you don't have the President supporting your projects and/or priorities. Looks like a lot of fingerpointing between the two sides. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Solution to funding....................................get the GOBC machine running at full throttle! Quote
jdub27 Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 40 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Looks like a lot of fingerpointing between the two sides. My position didn't come from Chaves himself, rather other people associated with EWU who have been less than impressed with their president. His commentary on fundraising was that they were in a tough position being basically the 3rd or 4th school in people's pecking order (UW, WSU, Gonzaga and even Idaho to a point) and the challenges they faced. He didn't use it as an excuse though. 26 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Solution to funding....................................get the GOBC machine running at full throttle! They are still spinning after their leader in the clubhouse didn't even make the finalists. 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 8 hours ago, jdub27 said: They are still spinning after their leader in the clubhouse didn't even make the finalists. They don't play golf, and not even one smokes a cigar, my how times have changed! Quote
Cratter Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Kennedy fired an AD and hired another one that was being fired. 3 Quote
UNDColorado Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 17 hours ago, Cratter said: Kennedy fired an AD and hired another one that was being fired. Come on Cratter, this is pure speculation. It seems the President at EWU had athletics on the back burner so Chaves could only do so much there. I say give the guy a chance with more resources and see what happens. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 4:44 PM, petey23 said: I am not sure if it ever came out as to whether Josh Morton ever officially applied for the A.D position at UND but if he didn't he has to be kicking himself right now as the Michigan State Athletic department and University in general are imploding. I am guessing he has freshened up his resume. was thinking the same thing...will anyone (including dantio and izzo) have a job left when this is over? he would have been a great choice imo? Quote
Cratter Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: Come on Cratter, this is pure speculation. Quote Several current EWU employees have told The Spokesman-Review that the Eastern Washington President, determined last year that she wouldn’t renew Chaves’ contract. Quote
UNDColorado Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 43 minutes ago, Cratter said: I was wrong on that, my bad. From what I have read it seemed like a lot of people did not get along with their current president. Quote
Cratter Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: I was wrong on that, my bad. From what I have read it seemed like a lot of people did not get along with their current president. Definitely not to say Chaves won't be a good AD. As we know, Some AD's and Presidents don't get along. I think he'll do good things at UND. From the list of candidates, he was my top choice. 1 Quote
UND1983 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Our new Athletic Director on with the football guys. http://kfgo.com/podcasts/fighting-hawks-podcast/22809/und-football-360-with-incoming-ad-bill-chaves/ Quote
UND Fan Posted April 5, 2018 Posted April 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Good for Josh - a good guy! Who knows - he may be the AD at UND in 10-15 years. Quote
gfhockey Posted April 5, 2018 Posted April 5, 2018 Give him ten years down there chaves ten years here boom Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted April 6, 2018 Posted April 6, 2018 17 hours ago, gfhockey said: Give him ten years down there chaves ten years here boom Yeah......leader in the clubhouse right?.... Given that Mannausau just finished runner-up in a national search, he would be next. 1 Quote
BobIwabuchiFan Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 I haven't heard much about Chaves in the Herald or even small talk in town...Is this good or bad or just too early? Quote
ChesterFritz90 Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, BobIwabuchiFan said: I haven't heard much about Chaves in the Herald or even small talk in town...Is this good or bad or just too early? You might need to give the man a little more time, haha. Pretty sure the seat of his chair isn't even warm yet. Quote
northernraider Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 Mayville is hiring a new AD. Any rumors of UND staff appying? Quote
zonadub Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 3 hours ago, BobIwabuchiFan said: I haven't heard much about Chaves in the Herald or even small talk in town...Is this good or bad or just too early? gobc meetings are hush-hush and off the record Quote
choyt3 Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, zonadub said: gobc meetings are hush-hush and off the record It's %gobc LINK Video Explanation Quote
gfhockey Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 Chaves has been just learning the ropes. He’s observing and seeing what needs immediate work. From what he us at the last meeting major improvements need for fundraising and that is what he will work on first. Quote
UND Fan Posted April 12, 2018 Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 12:09 PM, BobIwabuchiFan said: I haven't heard much about Chaves in the Herald or even small talk in town...Is this good or bad or just too early? Chaves has been very busy - as noted above, mostly observing and talking to people so far. There appears to be no question that he will be much more proactive with fans and boosters than his predecessor. He also will be much more involved in fundraising! Quote
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