horns96 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Weird choice…last two UT presidents leave for private institutions. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Horn Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 $$$$ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashtag Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Hopefully whomever replaces him is aligned top to bottom with BOR and CDC. Alignment is key! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkates Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The transfer portal is wild. Alignment jeopardized? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookem1 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Texas just got moneywhipped. Having your own alumni turn his back on your school is…something. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Horn Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) He's still my president (since I have a graduate degree from SMU) Edited January 7 by Realist Horn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkInAustin Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I assume this is a big surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Just now, MarkInAustin said: I assume this is a big surprise. It wasn't a surprise to Texas BoR. They were aware. They'll find a replacement. From a sports perspective, as long as CDC and Eltife remain aligned, all is good. 20 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatdude2 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Where do I apply? And what are the qualifications? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnTF Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Sad to see. I don't know if UT President is a sustainable job long-term but I assumed he'd be here for another 5 years. Meanwhile the SMU job should be a lifetime appointment until he's tired of it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assistant Regional Manager Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 16 minutes ago, horns96 said: Weird choice…last two UT presidents leave for private institutions. A lot more freedom at private schools. No interference from the capitol. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THookem Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Working with the Texas Legislature is no joy. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashtag Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Assistant Regional Manager said: A lot more freedom at private schools. No interference from the capitol. 2 minutes ago, THookem said: Working with the Texas Legislature is no joy. He was a boot licker to the capitol/legislature. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horns96 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Leaving weeks before a new legislative session is sort of a chickensh*t move, expected more from Hartzell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarquette Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 12 minutes ago, THookem said: Working with the Texas Legislature is no joy. I worked in the Legislature, 100% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornsInAmarillo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 This may not be a back-breaker, but it sure doesn't sound good for Texas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoyote15 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I am sure we’ll get another good president, but I sure don’t like change when we were starting to see the light after years of darkness. One bad choice can screw up alot of stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujonation83 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 50 minutes ago, hookem1 said: Texas just got moneywhipped. Having your own alumni turn his back on your school is…something. I don't it was this simple. UT administration was most likely well aware he was leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuufaola Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Texas politics are hard on UT presidents 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsip92 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, hookem1 said: Texas just got moneywhipped. Having your own alumni turn his back on your school is…something. Being President of UT-Austin is a 5 year job. The political grind is real, across all the stakeholders (legislature, alumni, students, faculty, tax payers, etc). I’ve known Jay since before he became President and knew he would be a perfect fit. It’s too bad he’s leaving, but I’ve always understood that even he, as a proud alum, could only deal with the pressure of the job for so long. Wish him well and hope the next hire is as good or at least close. Also, understanding that athletics is the front porch of the university should be part of the search criteria. Hook ‘em 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Handler Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 What a weird demotion. We were lucky to have him, he was instrumental on the Atjhletics side and landed CDC. Hopefully the wokeness doesn't destory our programs (and CDC) 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horns96 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, tsip92 said: Being President of UT-Austin is a 5 year job. The political grind is real, across all the stakeholders (legislature, alumni, students, faculty, tax payers, etc). I’ve known Jay since before he became President and knew he would be a perfect fit. It’s too bad he’s leaving, but I’ve always understood that even he, as a proud alum, could only deal with the pressure of the job for so long. Wish him well and hope the next hire is as good or at least close. Also, understanding that athletics is the front porch of the university should be part of the search criteria. Hook ‘em Well, at least the Provost has been on the job permanently for all of one day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.45s Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, hookem1 said: Texas just got moneywhipped. Having your own alumni turn his back on your school is…something. Well, he got his Bachelor's degree at Trinity, not UT, and may like private schools. Besides, in academics most faculty do not stay at schools where they obtained any of their degrees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horns96 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 (edited) 3 hours ago, horns96 said: Leaving weeks before a new legislative session is sort of a chickensh*t move, expected more from Hartzell. To be fair, it’s typically a five year gig, he did his time and did some great things for Texas Athletics🤘 Edited January 7 by horns96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Horn Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, Bobby Burton said: It wasn't a surprise to Texas BoR. They were aware. They'll find a replacement. From a sports perspective, as long as CDC and Eltife remain aligned, all is good. Okay fine, I'll be the idiot that asks... Any concern of CDC following Hartzell? I'd assume absolutely not but I'm no more than a plebian fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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