Sexton promoted to VP Stu. Affairs w/ new title Exec Director, Boatright Deputy AD

[ShockerEngineer]

Perhaps that someone of influence was none other than ... Dr. Sexton. :)

Haha... I've been holding back from commenting too much in this thread, for fear of being accused of spreading rumors, but my friend came over on Tuesday and ranted inside info for about 30 minutes.

[SHOCKvalue]

Perhaps that someone of influence was none other than ... Dr. Sexton. :)

I'm starting to wonder if you would argue that a completely empty glass is actually half full. :)

[Kung Wu]

I'm starting to wonder if you would argue that a completely empty glass is actually half full. :)

No I would argue that the contents musta been tasty.

[1972Shocker]

No I would argue that the contents musta been tasty.

While a pessimist would say that glass must have a hole in it.

[wusphlash]

So that makes my guess even more plausible.

Exactly.

[Shocker1976]

There is zero way that AD/VP Sexton will ever be the President of WSU. A big, fat zero.

What information do you possess that entitles/enables you to make such an unequivocal statement?

I have never met Dr. Sexton and have no information on what his career goals are; but from his bio and the work I have witnessed him perform since becoming WSU's AD in raising funds and thinking outside the typical "NCAA coach compensation packaging" he is clearly dedicated to WSU and IMO a true Shocker! I look forward to his continued service to our University.

[RoyalShock]

No I would argue that the contents musta been tasty.

I can't figure out why you morons keep using glasses that are too damn big!

[ShockerEngineer]

I can't figure out why you morons keep using glasses that are too damn big!

My uncle, also an engineer, always likes to say that the engineer says the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

[Kung Wu]

I'm starting to wonder if you would argue that a completely empty glass is actually half full. :)

I'm not on mobile so I can give this post the dignity it deserves.

If I'm PJB (President John Bardo -- not Peanut Jelly Butter) and I sit down with ADES (Athletic Director Eric Sexton), the conversation regarding HCJA (Head Coach Jody Adams) goes something like ...

PJB says, "Eric! How ya been? I heard on Shockernet that Jody Adams is pissing a bunch of our student-athletes off. What do you make of that?"

ADES replies, "Well, I don't know I was out doin' my 'thang' to raise funds for Coach Marshall. Isn't @ShockerFever: a card?"

PJB responds, "Brilliant! Yes, ShockerFever's a riot, but let's not get sidetracked on this very important conversation. Do you think you can raise another $500,000 per year if Gregg wins the championship next year?"

ADES enthusiastically replies, "You bet I can! Already working those channels."

PJB says, "Excellent Eric. Just excellent. I'm glad you realize that he really is the driving force behind making my ambitious plans to build a world class business and tech center a reality.

Screw Jody. Let your peon -- what's his name? -- Boobright deal with her!"

[ADES: nyuck nyuck nyuck]

PJB continues, "Eric, soon we will move into Phase 2 of replacing the entire Board of Regents with humanoid robots that do our bidding. And to think that they will be constructed in the underground labs of the very tech center the Board so willingly approved!"

[Both: muuhahaha MUhhhAahaha MUHAHAHAHA]

"Bernadette will never see what hit her. One day she's the Chancellor of KU. The next day she's the janitor for Wichita University at Lawrence campus."

ADES, walking out of the room, replies "Using our athletic purchases of Gatorade as a microchip fabrication coolant was absolutely brilliant, John. Completely under the radar. Catch ya later."

[Ricardo del Rio]

What information do you possess that entitles/enables you to make such an unequivocal statement?

I have never met Dr. Sexton and have no information on what his career goals are; but from his bio and the work I have witnessed him perform since becoming WSU's AD in raising funds and thinking outside the typical "NCAA coach compensation packaging" he is clearly dedicated to WSU and IMO a true Shocker! I look forward to his continued service to our University.

No inside information, only public information plus executive management experience plus a singular experience with VP/AD Sexton.

Seldom does a chief executive's career path go through a cafeteria.

[Shocker1976]

No inside information, only public information plus executive management experience plus a singular experience with VP/AD Sexton.

Seldom does a chief executive's career path goes through a cafeteria.

To what specific public information are you referring? What prompts the "cafeteria" remark? Please recall Carly Fiorina began her career as an entry level secretary and her work career culminated with her holding the position of CEO of the largest tech company in the world.

FYI I too gained executive management experience during my work career and from which I learned to avoid making unsupportable public comments. If you have a personal bias against Dr. ES then acknowledge it and let's move on; otherwise, I would appreciate understanding why you hold such a low opinion of the man.

[RoyalShock]

No inside information, only public information plus executive management experience plus a singular experience with VP/AD Sexton.

Seldom does a chief executive's career path goes through a cafeteria.

No, but they often end up in a cafeteria at some point after retirement.

[DUShock]

I'm not on mobile so I can give this post the dignity it deserves.

If I'm PJB (President John Bardo -- not Peanut Jelly Butter) and I sit down with ADES (Athletic Director Eric Sexton), the conversation regarding HCJA (Head Coach Jody Adams) goes something like ...

PJB says, "Eric! How ya been? I heard on Shockernet that Jody Adams is pissing a bunch of our student-athletes off. What do you make of that?"

ADES replies, "Well, I don't know I was out doin' my 'thang' to raise funds for Coach Marshall. Isn't @ShockerFever: a card?"

PJB responds, "Brilliant! Yes, ShockerFever's a riot, but let's not get sidetracked on this very important conversation. Do you think you can raise another $500,000 per year if Gregg wins the championship next year?"

ADES enthusiastically replies, "You bet I can! Already working those channels."

PJB says, "Excellent Eric. Just excellent. I'm glad you realize that he really is the driving force behind making my ambitious plans to build a world class business and tech center a reality.

Screw Jody. Let your peon -- what's his name? -- Boobright deal with her!"

[ADES: nyuck nyuck nyuck]

PJB continues, "Eric, soon we will move into Phase 2 of replacing the entire Board of Regents with humanoid robots that do our bidding. And to think that they will be constructed in the underground labs of the very tech center the Board so willingly approved!"

[Both: muuhahaha MUhhhAahaha MUHAHAHAHA]

"Bernadette will never see what hit her. One day she's the Chancellor of KU. The next day she's the janitor for Wichita University at Lawrence campus."

ADES, walking out of the room, replies "Using our athletic purchases of Gatorade as a microchip fabrication coolant was absolutely brilliant, John. Completely under the radar. Catch ya later."

[Good News]

I'm not on mobile so I can give this post the dignity it deserves.

If I'm PJB (President John Bardo -- not Peanut Jelly Butter) and I sit down with ADES (Athletic Director Eric Sexton), the conversation regarding HCJA (Head Coach Jody Adams) goes something like ...

PJB says, "Eric! How ya been? I heard on Shockernet that Jody Adams is pissing a bunch of our student-athletes off. What do you make of that?"

ADES replies, "Well, I don't know I was out doin' my 'thang' to raise funds for Coach Marshall. Isn't @<a href="http://shockernet.net/forum/member.php?u=399" target="_blank">ShockerFever</a> a card?"

PJB responds, "Brilliant! Yes, ShockerFever's a riot, but let's not get sidetracked on this very important conversation. Do you think you can raise another $500,000 per year if Gregg wins the championship next year?"

ADES enthusiastically replies, "You bet I can! Already working those channels."

PJB says, "Excellent Eric. Just excellent. I'm glad you realize that he really is the driving force behind making my ambitious plans to build a world class business and tech center a reality.

Screw Jody. Let your peon -- what's his name? -- Boobright deal with her!"

[ADES: nyuck nyuck nyuck]

PJB continues, "Eric, soon we will move into Phase 2 of replacing the entire Board of Regents with humanoid robots that do our bidding. And to think that they will be constructed in the underground labs of the very tech center the Board so willingly approved!"

[Both: muuhahaha MUhhhAahaha MUHAHAHAHA]

"Bernadette will never see what hit her. One day she's the Chancellor of KU. The next day she's the janitor for Wichita University at Lawrence campus."

ADES, walking out of the room, replies "Using our athletic purchases of Gatorade as a microchip fabrication coolant was absolutely brilliant, John. Completely under the radar. Catch ya later."

Kung, I love your stuff but I can't let that one go without the movie clip reaction that flashed through my head...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uoghPts44Ng

[Ricardo del Rio]

To what specific public information are you referring? What prompts the "cafeteria" remark? Please recall Carly Fiorina began her career as an entry level secretary and her work career culminated with her holding the position of CEO of the largest tech company in the world.

FYI I too gained executive management experience during my work career and from which I learned to avoid making unsupportable public comments. If you have a personal bias against Dr. ES then acknowledge it and let's move on; otherwise, I would appreciate understanding why you hold such a low opinion of the man.

I do not hold a low opinion of him.
I do not hold a personal bias against him.
If you believe he is university president material, I am fine with your belief.
If you believe he is in Mr. Bardo's succession plan for his office, I am fine with your belief.
Ms. Fiorina was never a Peter Principle candidate.