Kansas athletic director Jeff Long resigned Wednesday, less than two days after the school mutually parted with Les Miles amid sexual misconduct … Now it does appears most of the rest of the information you stated from LSU is pretty damning. Less than 24 hours after Jeff Long fielded questions in a press conference about what went wrong with his hiring of football coach Les Miles, the University of Kansas and the athletic director jointly announced Wednesday he was stepping down. Dale, Danny played in the NBA for many years, he is a multi-millionaire, he’s coached at a high level and worked in Athletic Departments for many years. Some also questioned how thorough Long's coaching search was. We have paid so much money in buyouts over the last 10 years, we can't afford it anymore. Girod said KU’s next permanent athletic director would determine the next steps in KU’s search for Miles’ replacement. It was obviously a joke. Chris Freet. The Asst Ad can do all the rest of the work. Long was named Kansas' athletic director in 2018 after serving in that same capacity at Arkansas from 2008 to 2017. The list of candidates for the now-open AD job will take shape in the weeks ahead. (Sport Administrator: Chris Freet), TRACK AND FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY Let me get this straight. The University of Kansas announced Monday night that Miles had to be removed as the Jayhawk's head coach. The University of Kansas announced Monday night that Miles had to be removed as the Jayhawk's head coach. The University of Kansas announced the departure of athletics director Jeff Long on Wednesday, saying it was necessary for the school to move … Jeff Long is out of his job as University of Kansas athletic director, one day after he defended his hiring of football coach Les Miles. This on top of Self asking Adidas "We good?" (Sport Administrator: Sean Lester), WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Sheahon Jay Zenger (born April 13, 1966) is an American university Girod also announced that Kurt Watson, a KU alumnus and prominent donor, would serve as KU’s interim AD, and he said he was confident Watson “will provide strong leadership and stability during this transition.”. The football team won the Orange Bowl and was ranked as high as number 2 and the basketball team won the national championship. It will return to being something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Jeff Long, named Director of Athletics by Chancellor Douglas Girod on August 1, 2018, brings over three decades of experience in athletic administration at the Division I level to Kansas Athletics. This is guaranteed to work 40% of the time every time. Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE — Jeff Long won’t get to pick the next Kansas football head coach after all. Because they didn't offer him that package. By. Asking why have an AD is like asking why have a department head in a major corporation. By Lauren Gudknecht Sports Editor On March 29th, Renee Hellert will be taking a big step, becoming the new athletic director at KU. Ex Tampa Bay Bucs GM is a KU Alum. Long provided the name of Todd Graham (then the head coach at Arizona State) before going into other candidates: “And then there was the gentleman — and again, I’m struggling with his name. KANSAS CITY, Mo. If that is not enough, you have Les Miles agreeing to be terminated for $1.99M... when contractually he is owed over $8MM.. Jeff Long is out of his job as University of Kansas athletic director, one day after he defended his hiring of football coach Les Miles. Jeff … “Even though this is extremely difficult for me, this is what is best for KU, for me and for my family, and I am at peace with this decision,” Long said. Long came under fire in recent weeks for his vetting and hiring of Miles, as sexual harassment allegations from years past involving the former LSU football coach came to light. Clearly no one cares about any of the other sports. I think this is a terrible move. His name if Mark Dominik for you playing at home. Clean out the old guard and start building a new culture at the KUAD. Sean Lester. No person in the country is as highly regarded by Jayhawks fans and Alums as Danny. He's a liar on top of everything else. KU's three ADs have turned the football program into a bigger lolcow than it was before. These allegations were resolved privately to the satisfaction of all parties involved. KU parts ways with athletic director Jeff Long Video Bugs, golf and war: the chaotic history of Daylight Saving Time Video KU basketball out of Big 12 … Just make BS the AD and focus on BB. Why? He was GM of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-2013. While we're at it, could we get rid of a few academic assistant chancellors and presidents, please? University of Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long is pictured in this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo. Long then also forgot the name of the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator, Lou Anarumo. via text message in response to the DeSousa fiasco. He has plenty of free time since he has been retired since 2001. Plus, given the chance to coach football, i don't think BS can do any worse than the past few coaches. Don’t hire another Athletics Director - the position is nothing but quicksand. The decision comes days after reports that Miles was being investigated for acting inappropriately with students at Louisiana State University. But maybe you've got something there, if ADs don't really matter, then let's get a top notch coach, who will also be paid for being AD. Kansas splits with athletic director Jeff Long after parting ways with Les Miles. Deputy Athletics Director – External Engagement. “This has certainly been a challenging time for all of us who love KU, and I recognize that change can be difficult," Self said. Miles, in two seasons, has gone 3-18 overall. Good. That position requires a whole lot more business sense than it does athletic prowess. Kansas athletic director Jeff Long has denied that he knew about allegations of sexual harassment against former LSU coach Les Miles when Long hired Miles to be the Jayhawks head coach in … Finding a quality football coach will be a much higher hurdle though. Les Miles' allegations are anything but unproven. He said he would lead that process, while also making use of a search firm and a group of four alumni advisers: Linda Ellis Sims, Ray Evans, John Ballard and former KU basketball player Wayne Simien. The Kansas Jayhawks, commonly referred to as KU, are the athletic teams that represent the University of Kansas. That has got to be one of the stupidest things I’ve heard in quite some time. University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod sent a letter to all KU staff today announcing the change in leadership within Kansas Athletics. This program needs a miracle man and I know of a guy who has brought miracles to this program before. Everybody in Arkansas, "We tried to tell you it was gonna be one of 'those' shows.". Why don't we just drop football, and take up ice hockey instead, and men's volleyball. University of Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long is pictured in this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo. Unwarranted?? Why have an AD on the payroll? "Yes sir," Manning said in a text on Wednesday afternoon. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Each week, we'll break down what's happening with KU football and KU basketball — … ahhhhh yes 2007-2008 seemed so long ago. Long said in his letter that he and Girod met Monday night and agreed on the change in leadership. (Sport Administrator: Jane Fulton), TENNIS We will immediately begin our search for a new athletics director. Long was named Kansas' athletic director in 2018 after serving in that same capacity at Arkansas from 2008-17. Long on Wednesday agreed to a buyout that removes him as KU’s athletic director, two … It’s been 18 years since the University of Kansas was in pursuit of an athletic director and head coach to fill one of its most high-profile coaching offices at the same time. (Sport Administrator: Mike Vollmar), MEN'S GOLF There is a … Theo Epstein ended the Red Sox curse and the Chicago Cubs curse and left the Cubs recently wanting to spend more time around his kids as they grew up. Cloud hanging over KU basketball is UNWARRANTED?!? Guide us through the upcoming penalties for Self’s cheating and get us a football coach. You have Coach Townsend in response to Adidas stating that a recruit wanting cash in his pocket, employment for his father... and housing accomdations... stating "If that is what it takes to get him here for 9 months, then we are doing to have to find some way to do that". Terms of service / He is the CEO of a department with significant amounts of staff. Think about it - after the snap, QB runs the chop play and we throw a hail Mary. About us / One name that has been floated on social media is Danny Manning, and he told the Journal-World on Wednesday that he was at least interested in learning more about the position. He is NOT the priority. Why have one? “We will immediately begin our search for a new athletics director. If you can't smooze and bring in money and donors then your not qualified to do the job. Mindboggling ignorance... and the utlimate in viewing facts with rose-colored glasses. "Jeff and I enjoyed a good working relationship and I wish him well in all of his future endeavors. In those documents, Long says he can't remember by name some of the candidates he interviewed for the head coach job in 2018. Folks are going to write books about this. KU parts ways with athletic director Jeff Long Video. I wish I had a high paying job like that! I knew his time was up the way he got on that press conference and was choking on his own words and talking nervous as ever. LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - KU athletic director Jeff Long is no longer with the university. How ignorant are you? Long’s five-year contract with Kansas Athletics Inc., signed in 2018, paid him $1.5 million a year. KU's search for its next AD will begin immediately, Girod said. But, does he have the business acumen to succeed as an AD? Now fire a bunch of his Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors. In separate letters published by KU Chancellor Douglas Girod and Long, the two sides described Long’s departure as the AD stepping down. 864-6670. freet@ku.edu. You have 6 female staffers of the LSU athletic department over a 4 year period stating that Miles either kissed, groped or invited them to his hotel room and/or condo. Danny is the obvious, right, healing answer. Jeff Long is out as the athletic director at the University of Kansas.The news was first reported by veteran college football reporter Brett McMurphy of Stadium, but KU … Mike, nothing is "proven" until a judge or jury makes a determination, so I stand by my original statements. (Sport Administrator: Jane Fulton), SWIMMING AND DIVING He was working with the LA Rams at the time… it’s not coming to me.” Long apparently was referencing then-Rams offensive assistant Jedd Fisch. The Buccaneers were 28-52 with him at the GM helm. I have asked Kurt Watson, one of KU’s most trusted advisors, to serve as interim director of Kansas Athletics. No, seriously though. I see integrity means ZERO to you. I could be wrong but the AD does three things. 13 losses in a row is hardly something to hang your hat on when confronted with his past. We should hire Willie Jeffries as the next football coach. I will lead the process with the assistance of a search firm and four alumni advisors, each of whom have experience in collegiate athletics,” Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod said in a statement. It's a wrap ya'll, prepare to see this same cycle repeat for another decade or more. How ignorant are you? I do NOT want KU to win this way. Pay him an obscene amount of money for a 5-10 year contract to be AD. Part of that report showed that former LSU athletic director Joe Alleva recommended in 2013 that Miles be fired as coach because of the accusations of … A few early names to watch in KU’s search for a new athletic director Top Sports Mar 10, 2021 - 8:05pm Matt Tait mtait@ljworld.com photo by: Matt Tait The outside of … DMCA Notice / Long was dismissed as KU’s athletic director Wednesday, two … Director of Athletics. In his farewell statement, penned two years and eight months after he officially took over as KU’s athletic director, Long said it became clear to him that if he remained in the job at this point, he would be a “distraction” to the athletes, coaches and staff. (Sport Administrator: Nicole Corcoran), ROWING He did such an amazing job that he has been out of football for the last 8 years. Probably the dumbest, most inane post I've read in some time. Yes, but do it. (Sport Administrator: Sean Lester), MEN'S BASKETBALL The football stadium can be turned into a park with Potter's Lake right in the middle of it, oh so beautiful. On Tuesday, Long said KU performed its “due diligence” by speaking with people within LSU’s athletic department to find out if there were any situations KU needed to be aware of “and we received no indications of any issues.”. This is not good for the University whatsoever. Advertise / So this is how it ends. KU signed Long in the summer of 2018 to a five-year contract with hopes that the new AD would play a major role in turning around the long-struggling football program. KU BBall deserves EVERY BIT of punishment that the NCAA hands down. Congratulations for that... Ku will attract quality A.D. candidates to run its $100 million department. Whatever happened to letting scandals blow over? What evidence is there that contradicts this? Miles was the head coach there at the … Kurt Watson will serve as the interim athletic director as the school searches for both an AD and football coach. I KU offered all that to "the recruit" then why did he go to Duke? Maybe we should make a huge statement and hire Katie Sowers as head coach. We need one of the greatest Jayhawks ever. (Sport Administrator: Nicole Corcoran), WILLIAMS EDUCATION FUND/ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT, The Jayhawk Experience (Tours and Event Booking). Take your $1.99MM, Les..and retire, you old dirtbag. Now we have two revolving doors. Long's football coaching hire in 2018 ultimately brought negative publicity to the program and university when details of LSU’s investigations of alleged sexual harassment by Miles were made public. Then if you must fire Long. The Jayhawks are also a member of the Big 12 Conference. Danny Manning could be our AD and big man coach. Jeff Long is out as Athletic Director per … KU is one of three schools in the state of Kansas that participate in NCAA Division I. Really? Bio Jeff Long, named Director of Athletics by Chancellor Douglas Girod on August 1, 2018, brings over three decades of experience in athletic administration at the Division I level to Kansas Athletics. Mike Hart, should we then fire HCBS and dismantle the Williams Fund? “I have done everything in my control to move Kansas Athletics forward in a positive manner, that’s what makes this most difficult.”. / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Long_(athletic_director) Jeff Long Steps Down As KU Athletic Director Pat Strathman March 10, 2021 (Lawrence, KS) — The University of Kansas is searching for a new athletic director. Set the direction? Relax Mike. Then overseeing the coordination of the enitre department, including markieting, ticketing, facilities and other staff to make sure they and are also in compliance with NCAA rules and standards and that everything is running smoothly. Kurt Watson will serve as the interim athletic director as the school searches for both an AD and football coach. This is not proof of guilt, idiot. Pages in category "Kansas Jayhawks athletic directors" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. Finally the big one: FUNDRAISING! WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The University of Kansas has fired its athletic director. Site feedback / A Kansas athletic director has been fired for the second time in three years. Make sure everyone is doing their job? Just sayin'. And it won't be pretty. The news of Long’s departure was first reported by Stadium’s Brett McMurphy Wednesday afternoon and confirmed shortly after in a letter As KU Athletic Director Jeff Long, with the help of an outside firm, tries to find the right hire for the long struggling program, those three appear to be early frontrunners. The deal included buyout language that stated KU would pay him the remainder of his guaranteed salary on the five-year deal if he were fired without cause. The KU athletic director is owed $1.5 million per year, with five years guaranteed. There is every indication that KU was willing to break the rules and do what it takes to garner recruits. Danny Manning or Kevin Prichard.... Let me get this straight: Les Miles was terminated because of unproven allegations against him over 8 years ago at his previous place of employment. Lance, you are a buffoon. He will put out the dumpster fire. He is connected in Chicago and had a good relationship with Theo Epstein. There is a broad group of associate ad’s who handle the nitty gritty. If Miles had just let folks know about the allegations before his hire, none of this would have happened. KU athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement that the school will do a “full review” of the allegations against Miles. Long said he made a decision “ in the best interest of our student-athletes and program for me to step down” after meeting Tuesday night with KU Chancellor Doug Girod, according to a statement posted to the KU athletics website. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2021 by Lawrence Journal-World. ....... Quit hiring these outsiders who have ZERO history with the university and never work out . Jeff Long is out as the athletic director at the University of Kansas.The news was first reported by veteran college football reporter Brett McMurphy of Stadium, but KU … Some of those commenting want to take a failed basketball coach with nothing but a Podunk journalism degree from Podunk KU and make him the head of a multi deca million dollar athletic program? Either Les Miles is lying... or 6 females spanning 4 years are lying... along with the LSU AD.. .along with a myriad of LSU athetic department personnel. Not guilty, I'm sure! I'm almost thinking we hire internally for head coach at this point. In the lead-up to Miles’ dismissal, much of the attention focused on Kansas athletic director Jeff Long who hired Miles after a considerably limited search before the 2019 season. Allen Fieldhouse Kansas Jayhawks; University: University of Kansas: Conference: Big 12 Conference: NCAA: Division I: Athletic director: Kurt Watson (interim) Location: Lawrence, Kansas: Varsity teams: 16: Football stadium: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Basketball arena: Allen Fieldhouse: Baseball stadium: Hoglund Ballpark: Softball stadium: Arrocha Ballpark: Soccer stadium: Rock Chalk Park Bugs, golf and war: the chaotic history of Daylight Saving Time Video. “Each of these loyal Jayhawks will bring tremendous expertise and passion to the search, and I know their counsel will benefit the process,” Girod said. No one even comes close. Manning, who has been the head coach at Tulsa (2012-14) and Wake Forest (2014-20) since leaving Bill Self's basketball staff at Kansas, spent much of the current college basketball season doing studio work for various television broadcasts of college basketball games. — Jeff Long is no longer the athletic director at the University of Kansas. My university and it's athletic department that I love and have supported financially and with service for almost 50 years has become a clown show. Long is one of the most well-respected individuals in college athletics, as evidenced by his selection as the first-ever chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee. Call David Booth and tell him we need his help. It’s been 18 years since the University of Kansas was in pursuit of an athletic director and head coach to fill one of its most high-profile coaching offices at the same time. “We will immediately begin our search for a new athletics director. One of Long's first big decisions at Kansas … Jeff Long is the new Kansas athletic director, and though no one can be sure how this will turn out, it's not difficult to understand KU chancellor Douglas Girod's thinking. Considering the legal troubles the athletic department will be facing for the next several years and the overall depleted morale of the fan/donor base, KU doesn't stand a chance to get the best available candidate....probably not even top 10. Long was named Kansas' athletic director in 2018 after serving in that same capacity at Arkansas from 2008 to '17. Yet no one is raising a ruckus about Duke? You have Les Miles financially settling with one of his accusers out of court. Paid to do nothing but tell other people what to do. The decision comes days after reports that Miles was being investigated for acting inappropriately with students at Louisiana State University. Kansas Jayhawks football coach Les Miles was placed on administrative leave by KU athletic director Jeff Long. “It is not easy, but I leave KU with a heavy heart and profound confidence that I have always acted in the best interests of Kansas Athletics,” Long said. His contract began on August 1, 2018, meaning he has roughly two years and five months remaining. Explain that, idiot. The AD does a whole lot more than hire and fire. She has NFL experience and is out of a job right now. Jobs, AD Jeff Long defends KU's vetting of Les Miles; KU reaches base settlement of nearly $2M with former coach, Jeff Long hire illustrates Chancellor Girod's comfort working in college athletics, KU names Emmett Jones the Jayhawks' interim football coach, Kansas soccer records scoreless draw with Kansas State, KU's Zach Bradford secures third-place finish in pole vault at NCAA Indoor Championships, Kansas volleyball finishes off sweep of TCU with another 4-set win, Kansas coach Bill Self believes NCAA Tournament bubble will have familiar feel for players, KU women's basketball coach Schneider optimistic about team's future. Oh, yeah they did an internal investigations and found no wrong doing. Right. KU basketball out of Big 12 Championships due to COVID-19 Video. One day after being asked why KU fans should be confident he can make the right hire, apparently KU didn't buy this answer. Former KU Athletic Director Jeff Long also shared some parting words on KU's website while announcing his resignation on Wednesday. KU Athletic Director Jeff Long issued the following statement Monday night: “I am extremely disappointed for our university, fans and everyone involved with our football program. Girod also addressed the limbo that the KU football players find themselves in at this juncture, with the future leadership of the program up in the air. I'm not saying Miles is innocent or guilty (not my job) but people settle out of court by paying money because it is cheaper a lot of times than having the attorney fees of a long drawn out process and the same is true of leaving somewhere with a settlement instead of the full contract. Is it crazy? I will lead the process with the assistance of a search firm and four alumni advisors, each of whom have experience in collegiate athletics,” Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod said in a statement. This stupid political correctness is going to destroy us all unless those in charge get some spine and stand up to the "woke" crowd. Now Long's four-year tenure as KU's athletic director is also officially over. By Chris Vannini Kansas athletic director Jeff Long tried to move forward with Tuesday's press conference, and although he answered questions … Basis what, exactly. Contact Us / I have spoken with Kurt about my expectations for the coming days, and I am confident he will provide strong leadership and stability during this transition. He has to set the tone, set the direction, make sure everyone is doing their jobs to meet the set goals, etc. United States, Main Phone: (785) 864-8200 864-3143. kuathletics@ku.edu. KU's athletic director says parting ways with football coach Les Miles was the right thing to do. Once again you have misquoted and taken things out of context to make them seem worse. He said he interviewed those three candidates and Miles in person. Let him bring a professional atmosphere. (Sport Administrator: Jane Fulton), SOFTBALL Stop calling people idiots when you already have the market on that. The man is 84 years old... be SERIOUS! I suggest we make Bill Self the AD. (Sport Administrator: Nicole Corcoran), WOMEN'S GOLF What happens to other sports is irrelevant. Sheahon Jay Zenger (born April 13, 1966) is an American university sports administrator and former assistant American football coach. This Miles thing was weak sauce and would have been forgotten the second March Madness began. Plenty was made, in 2018, about University of Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long so quickly zeroing in on Les Miles and conducting yet another KU coaching search with Miles as … This list may not reflect recent changes ().This page was last edited on 23 December 2020, at 02:24 (UTC). One day after being asked why KU fans should be confident he can make the right hire, apparently KU didn't buy this answer. We don’t need a CFO. In the wake of Long’s departure, KU also released a statement from Self. Sean Lester, Kansas deputy AD: KU’s interim athletic director has been at KU since September 2003. Girod, who praised Long for his service to the university, announced that longtime KU donor Kurt Watson would serve as interim athletic director. Zenger currently serves as the I see you settlted for $6MM less than you were actually owed. In March 2020, depositions from former KU football coach David Beaty’s court battle with Kansas Athletics Inc. over his buyout money included some questions for Long about his hiring of Miles and the ESPN+ online series “Miles To Go,” which in part documented portions of the search for Beaty’s replacement. KU's athletic director says parting ways with football coach Les Miles was the right thing to do. 1651 Naismith Drive Brett McMurphy of Stadium Network broke the news Wednesday on … Girod said KU’s next permanent athletic director would determine the next steps in KU’s search for Miles’ replacement. Set the tone? Miles' attorney Peter Ginsberg, however, has said KU was provided with "significant information" about the 2013 reports from LSU before they were made public. Kansas athletic director Jeff Long has denied that he knew about allegations of sexual harassment against former LSU coach Les Miles when Long hired Miles to be the Jayhawks head coach in … You're kidding us right. Welcome to KU Campus Underground, one of Phog.net's most-popular weekly VIP features. Also, we named a major donor as our interim AD....say what?!?!?! Lighten up Francis. He also was interim AD from September 2010 to … Go get him. and that they are meeting their goals. He retired in 2017 as president and chief operating officer of IMA Financial Group, an 800-employee insurance and financial services firm. I have the utmost trust and respect for Chancellor Girod and I am confident that he will find us a tremendous new leader of our athletics program.”. Deputy Athletics Director – Administration. Jeff Long is out as Kansas’ athletic director, sources told @Stadium.On Monday, football coach Les Miles & KU “mutually agreed” to part ways.
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