TheFlop Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, Teeder11 said: Life's tough, I know. But sometimes you have to buck up and be a big boy or big girl. In this era of "Me Too" ... it's becoming way too common for folks to run crying to the media when they feel they weren't treated nicely. Kind of like when Kennedy publicly blamed low morale on the legislature a few months back while Kennedy was doing his best to get out of UND? 2 Quote
Shawn-O Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, UND1981 said: Where can I lay down a bet that Kennedy is holding the short straw and will be leaving UND before this time next year? Will Vegas give me decent odds? Kennedy overcame the Minnesota DFL machine three times, so I'm pretty sure he can navigate this one... 3 Quote
Teeder11 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, TheFlop said: Kind of like when Kennedy publicly blamed low morale on the legislature a few months back while Kennedy was doing his best to get out of UND? Well, he wasn't wrong. It is certainly in the mix and not helping morale. Truth hurts and the SENATE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIR has thin skin. I bet Gjovig made sure ol' Ray got wind of that sound bite real quick. 1 Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 1 hour ago, AJS said: One could argue that trying to renegotiate a bad contract at a time when UND is “looking for money” would make sense. For those reading headlines, this doesn’t come off looking good for Kennedy. Brad definitely doesn’t have an agenda though, no ulterior motive at all. Sheesh. She sure isn't a looker. Quote
DB Cooper Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, Teeder11 said: He's not. Trust me, I've been on the receiving end of some pointed criticism from the man. He is passionate and demanding and wants nothing but the best for UND, within the external restrictions laid out before him. Never once have I walked out of a frank one-on-one with the man, feeling degraded, demoralized or that our encounter was anything short of professional. If you like the status quo, things may be uncomfortable for you, if you're a motivated go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset, it's not exactly a cakewalk but it's much smoother. Like I said earlier, I have no opinion on this subject until I hear both sides. I’m not arguing your opinion on Kennedy, I was simply pointing out my experience as well as information that I am involved in regarding his attitude towards major UND donors. Please respect my opinion before jumping up the conclusion that I’m relaying “garbage” information. That said, everyone has their views, some bias some not, and this article (if mostly true) aligns directly as to how Kennedy is acting towards other donors. This may lead to more stories/experiences UND Donors have dealt with. Or it may not. Regardless, I understand and respect your viewpoint as it seems that you have had personal interactions with him. Mine and obviously others have had different experiences. You dig? Quote
Oxbow6 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 I might have missed it in the article but were these "she said, he said" conversations face to face or via phone calls as Kennedy was waiting for his interview at UCF? 1 Quote
cberkas Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 The Facebook comments are to funny. Still not sure how Kennedy should be blamed for the whole Fighting Hawks thing though. Quote
Popular Post SWSiouxMN Posted May 10, 2018 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, cberkas said: The Facebook comments are to funny. Still not sure how Kennedy should be blamed for the whole Fighting Hawks thing though. I'm surprised he hasn't been blamed for Red Pepper changing the bread for their grinders. 8 Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4444060-und-president-mark-kennedy-releases-statement-regarding-engelstad Quote
siouxfan512 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 2 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: Some say in how the money is used? Sure. Wanting a constructive relationship with the institution you are donating to ? Absolutely. Running to the media whenever someone dares (DARES, I tell you) to question something in the current contract and DARES to suggest making it better for the institution that someone is paid to lead and look out for? Hell to the No! MISS McGarry is acting like a spoiled, entitled brat who inherited everything from her father. Ralph Engelstad didn't make a fortune in business by treating people like peons and threatening them in the media and/or in person. He built REA to make UND "the Notre Dame of college hockey". He didn't build it so that him and his family could run UND from Vegas. His daughter seems to have forgotten that. And that is sad. I understand that, but then you could also say she is not entitled to make and donations, or continue ongoing donations. Maybe UND is acting slightly entitled because of the luxuries provide by the Engelstad's? And I would say MISS McGarry is acting like someone in business. They are also looking out for their best interests and that of their business, which generate money that gets reinvest back with UND. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 Just now, siouxfan512 said: I understand that, but then you could also say she is not entitled to make and donations, or continue ongoing donations. Maybe UND is acting slightly entitled because of the luxuries provide by the Engelstad's? If she doesn't want to donate anymore, that is her choice. Of course, once you play that card, you cannot play it again. Unless that rumor of REA being torn down is actually true........ If UND is getting screwed financially by REA, Inc., then Kennedy is right to point it out and ask for some changes. People who give money to an institution should do so because they believe in it and want it to succeed.....NOT because they think it will make them de-facto President. 1 Quote
John W. Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 Sounds like, like Engelstad family and their foundation has moved past the ' nickname/logo' issue..good for them. Now if the Herald and other 'Fighting Susie sniffers' could do the same,,..and pull in one direction for UND!!!! 3 1 Quote
cberkas Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 I get the feeling she didn’t want Kennedy to be the president of the university. Quote
Teeder11 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, DB Cooper said: Like I said earlier, I have no opinion on this subject until I hear both sides. I’m not arguing your opinion on Kennedy, I was simply pointing out my experience as well as information that I am involved in regarding his attitude towards major UND donors. Please respect my opinion before jumping up the conclusion that I’m relaying “garbage” information. That said, everyone has their views, some bias some not, and this article (if mostly true) aligns directly as to how Kennedy is acting towards other donors. This may lead to more stories/experiences UND Donors have dealt with. Or it may not. Regardless, I understand and respect your viewpoint as it seems that you have had personal interactions with him. Mine and obviously others have had different experiences. You dig? Like a mofo backhoe! 1 Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, John W. said: Sounds like, like Engelstad family and their foundation has moved past the ' nickname/logo' issue..good for them. Now if the Herald and other 'Fighting Susie sniffers' could do the same,,..and pull in one direction for UND!!!! If by "moved past the nickname/logo issue" you mean they have done nothing more than the bare minimum required by the NCAA and very little to promote the new name and logo...you are right on! 3 1 Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 Regardless of how I or anyone else feels about this situation or which side they stand on, it feels like this could be the beginning of the end for Kennedy. I do not think he will survive this. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: And I would say MISS McGarry is acting like someone in business. They are also looking out for their best interests and that of their business, which generate money that gets reinvest back with UND. The foundation board on which she is one member oversees an arena with the mission of supporting UND athletics. If UND athletics is unhappy with the way the arena is being run, the members of the foundation board should probably do some self-reflection. 4 Quote
UNDColorado Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 I would like to see both sides of this story. As of now it appears we are only seeing Ms. McGarry's side of it. This may well be the beginning of the end for Kennedy, but until then I have questions. The Herald has demonstrated over the past few years that they, like most other media, has an agenda. That is fine and is their right. That said, I will question stories like this until all the facts and information comes to light because all too often new outlets are more interested in getting the scoop first over getting the facts 100% correct. Situations like this are rarely as they seem on the surface. 2 Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: I would like to see both sides of this story. As of now it appears we are only seeing Ms. McGarry's side of it. This may well be the beginning of the end for Kennedy, but until then I have questions. The Herald has demonstrated over the past few years that they, like most other media, has an agenda. That is fine and is their right. That said, I will question stories like this until all the facts and information comes to light because all too often new outlets are more interested in getting the scoop first over getting the facts 100% correct. Situations like this are rarely as they seem on the surface. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4444060-und-president-mark-kennedy-releases-statement-regarding-engelstad Quote
UNDColorado Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Siouxperfan7 said: http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4444060-und-president-mark-kennedy-releases-statement-regarding-engelstad Just read it. Reading between the lines it seems like someone is not telling the truth. At this point I am not sure who. 1 Quote
Cratter Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 How long will Kennedy keep paying to maintain Ray Richards before it's turned back into a golf course and make the U money again? Quote
Popular Post Nodak78 Posted May 10, 2018 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4444060-und-president-mark-kennedy-releases-statement-regarding-engelstad Nice professional response. Sounds was Miss McGarry was trying to negotiate from a position of strength. The Herald trying to sell newspapers. 5 Quote
Popular Post UNDBIZ Posted May 10, 2018 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Cratter said: How long will Kennedy keep paying to maintain Ray Richards before it's turned back into a golf course and make the U money again? This is still frustrating to me. I believe it was Schafer that closed Ray Richards, but Kennedy should reopen it. Continue to market the land as for sale, but don't lose money in the meantime. Large plots of expensive land can take many years to sell. 1 4 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, Nodak78 said: The Herald trying to sell newspapers. Yup. Weren't they "anti Ralph" because of a nickname. Now they're "pro-Kris"? And weren't they "anti Springfest" for a while. Now that it's gone ... The Herald gonna The Herald. Makes ya dizzy. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted May 10, 2018 Posted May 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Yup. Weren't they "anti Ralph" because of a nickname. Now they're "pro-Kris"? And weren't they "anti Springfest" for a while. Now that it's gone ... The Herald gonna The Herald. Makes ya dizzy. Quote
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