MafiaMan Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 There is obviously only one solution to this. Fire Hakstol. Quote
LeftyZL Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 There is obviously only one solution to this. Fire Hakstol. Aaaaaahhh.....The VOICE of reason has spoken. Quote
UND Fan Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Here is the link. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/i...ection=homepage I am somewhat surprised by Buning's very positive comments about his time as AD. Quote
Bison Dan Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I am somewhat surprised by Buning's very positive comments about his time as AD. Money does cure alot of anger! Quote
UND Fan Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Money does cure alot of anger! While I agree with your statement, I don't think there was much money involved here! Quote
dagies Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 There is obviously only one solution to this. Fire Hakstol. LOL! Quote
dagies Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I am somewhat surprised by Buning's very positive comments about his time as AD. From outward appearances, this seems a very ugly situation. It's got to be hard to get the next job with a situation like this in your wake, whether you are or are not to blame. Therefore, it seems wise and intelligent to bury as many hatchets as possible on the way out. Quote
proudsioux Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 guess kuak and gretzky new interm ad....THE GOOD OLE BOYS ARE BACK lol Quote
puck Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 From outward appearances, this seems a very ugly situation. It's got to be hard to get the next job with a situation like this in your wake, whether you are or are not to blame. Therefore, it seems wise and intelligent to bury as many hatchets as possible on the way out. Settlement Quote
UND Fan Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 While I agree with your statement, I don't think there was much money involved here! That was a larger settlement than I expected but it certainly does not "break the bank"!! Quote
Goon Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 That was a larger settlement than I expected but it certainly does not "break the bank"!! The thing I want to know is: if Bunning was doing this bad of a job why are they buying him out? Isn't the University admiting fault with a settlement? Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 The thing I want to know is: if Bunning was doing this bad of a job why are they buying him out? Isn't the University admiting fault with a settlement? This isn't based on any inside information, and is simply my opinion, but if we assume Buning's salary was $123,000, that he wasn't paid during his LOA, and that his contract runs through July 30, he would have been due at most 10 and a half months' salary, or about $107,625. It's quite possible that some deep pocketed alum promised that he would pay that, plus an extra $40,000 or so, to simply make this go away instead of delaying things further with a few more weeks of LOA, plus potential litigation and the resulting costs. It does bother me to an extent that he's getting as much as he is, because 14 months' salary seems excessive for somebody who allegedly was not doing a good job and who presumably only had another approximately nine months remaining on his contract, but I don't think in any way does this mean that UND is admitting any sort of fault. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 This isn't based on any inside information, and is simply my opinion, but if we assume Buning's salary was $123,000, that he wasn't paid during his LOA, and that his contract runs through July 30, he would have been due at most 10 and a half months' salary, or about $107,625. It's quite possible that some deep pocketed alum promised that he would pay that, plus an extra $40,000 or so, to simply make this go away instead of delaying things further with a few more weeks of LOA, plus potential litigation and the resulting costs. It does bother me to an extent that he's getting as much as he is, because 14 months' salary seems excessive for somebody who allegedly was not doing a good job and who presumably only had another approximately nine months remaining on his contract, but I don't think in any way does this mean that UND is admitting any sort of fault. On the radio this morning, Harmeson said that senior staff like the AD often serve at the will of the President. That means they can be let go at any time, but they would get 12 months notice (which may also mean that they could be paid for 12 months if you want them to leave right away). If this is true, Buning is getting a couple of extra months pay to make this go away now. Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 To provide a little perspective, it cost Nebraska $2.2 million to buy out former a.d. Steve Pederson's contract. link. Nebraska's budget is between six and seven times that of UND, so by comparison UND didn't do too badly with the Buning buyout. Quote
The Walrus Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Tom Buning interviewed by WDAZ, to be aired on thursday 11/15 at 5pm / 6pm and 10pm......Should be interesting to hear his side of the story.... Quote
Goon Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Tom Buning interviewed by WDAZ, to be aired on thursday 11/15 at 5pm / 6pm and 10pm......Should be interesting to hear his side of the story.... My prediction there will be nothing to hear or see folks. The amount of silence surrounding this issue is deafening. Quote
dakotadan Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 I just want to see him do a few last push-ups!!! Go Tom. Quote
GF_siouxfan Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 He looked like a cornball when he did those pushups. Or a local cheerleader Quote
Sioux-cia Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 He looked like a cornball when he did those pushups. Or a local cheerleader Jealous? The majority of the fans loved it when he did them. How many ADs really get into the spirit of a FB game? I have consistently said, I don't know how well or poorly he did his job. I do know he seemed to be a big fan of Fighting Sioux Sports. I'm sick of all the back stabbing, "I heard from ..., that he.... the coaches, etc". Show a little class, quit pi$$ing on the grave and just let the man go. Quote
so.cal.sioux Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Jealous? The majority of the fans loved it when he did them. How many ADs really get into the spirit of a FB game? I have consistently said, I don't know how well or poorly he did his job. I do know he seemed to be a big fan of Fighting Sioux Sports. I'm sick of all the back stabbing, "I heard from ..., that he.... the coaches, etc". Show a little class, quit pi$$ing on the grave and just let the man go. How is that back stabbing? We didn't promise Tom anything. UND didn't give out any information on the issue so the only way to get some sort of information are from places like siouxsports.com, which just happens to be a message board. What do you think message boards are? It is a place for people to say what they heard at the water cooler that day. Get over it. Tom knew he would receive some sort of backlash from taking the 2 leave of absences instead of taking the respectable way out and resigning. I am not privy to why he took the 2 leaves but I am assuming he had the option of resigning right away, which he didn't. That opens him to some criticism. You have been on this board for a while. You know what type of things are posted on here. Cowboy Up. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 As you say, I have been on the board for awhile. If I have something to say, I'm gonna say it. Kicking a dog when it's down isn't my thing and I'm going to let you know I don't like it when you (plural) do it. So, Cowboy up and take it (my posts) or ignore them. 'Cuz I ain't going no where. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 This is like a big game of "CLUE!" Too bad I had it that the survey did it. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/i...mp;section=News Quote
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