Chris del conte
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TCU AD. That is the rumor going around. I hope this is true. That guy is a stud. Which hires has he made at TCU? I know about the work that he did with stadiums, etc.
I would love it if he was able to bring the football coach with him, but let's be realistic. I think Chris would be someone to take a serious look at a young coach and would support the new coach where support is needed.
I would love it if he was able to bring the football coach with him, but let's be realistic. I think Chris would be someone to take a serious look at a young coach and would support the new coach where support is needed.
I hope it is true. Top 5 AD in the country. OU, OSU, and MSU have what is regarded as the top 3. Jeff Long at Arkansas is another big name in the business. So getting this guy, if true, is about as good as you can get.
DOn't see why Scott would object to working for this guy. He is very personal and will spend time with the players. At TCU it wasn't uncommon for him to be in the dugout with players.
http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop-2/scoop-sunday-october-8-2017/
Not hard evidence that this rumor is false, but they are not saying the rumor is true. All they said is that he isn't expected to leave TCU for Nebraska.
Not hard evidence that this rumor is false, but they are not saying the rumor is true. All they said is that he isn't expected to leave TCU for Nebraska.
I highly doubt it. He seems to have that athletic department rolling, so I'm not sure why he'd want to leave.
Plus he has to make a tough hire with the football program if he comes here. The hire better not be a dud. That's why I asked about his hiring record. I know he didn't hire the football or baseball coaches which are two of their most successful coaches at TCU.
He did hire Jamie Dixon for the basketball team which was a very good hire - but Dixon is a TCU alum, so that helped.
But I just don't see Del Conte leaving TCU considering he has very good coaches in place in all of the major sports there. If he came here, he has coaches on the hot seat in the major sports and will have difficult decisions to make. And if he doesn't hire Scott Frost, half the fan-base will hate him from the get-go.
Isn't he also being paid a pretty penny in Fort Worth... Would be tough for him to leave unless we throw boat loads of money at him to make these big hires..
I`m sure Chris will have his own guy as will any AD since his career at Nebraska will depend on it.
Nope....he wasn't getting paid anywhere near what Nebraska is willing to pay. He was getting paid $695,769. Nebraska will be paying a million a year.
I have my doubts about this being real, but the longer it takes someone from TCU to go public to deny it as the rumors build (true or not true) there will be some sort of news soon.
Think link, based on TCU tax returns, says he is making $1.23 million in total compensation.
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article148416564.html
So yeah, I don't see him leaving TCU. I wouldn't be surprised if his agent is using us to get him another raise at TCU.
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first thought when i heard the name, is there an interest in patterson...? probably makes too much for our admin taste, but he would probably be worth it.
How many would complain about Patterson? Always said he's a damn good Head Coach...
Interesting.
Biggest problem we will have overcoming these types of hires is dealing with the increased $$$ they immediately negotiate after we bid him up.
AD agent's are on alert for Nebraska bids right now, don't trip
Patterson isn’t coming here. Not his fault he coaches in the clown car “one true champion” conference that produced 2 true champions which screwed him over.
And yes he is a good coach.
If true great news IMO. If Patterson comes with him? Even better. Love how they play football at TCU. GBR
Rumors not true. Chris came out on Twitter and said so.
Chris Del ConteVerified account@_delconte 5m5 minutes ago
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Chris Del ConteVerified account@_delconte 5m5 minutes ago
Chris Del Conte Retweeted J.K.
Rumors not true. Chris came out on Twitter and said so.
Chris Del ConteVerified account@_delconte 5m5 minutes ago
Chris Del Conte Retweeted J.K.
... no sir! I
Chris just made some $$$
It was a rumor started to probably try and troll people. While the guy has done an impressive job, it was never a realistic option.
I suspect it ends up being someone like Ed Stewart or Danny White at UCF.
Might as well just hire the UCF AD and call it a day. He's proven he can hire good coaches and raise money from big boosters. What more do we really need? Our facilities are already top-notch, academics are first-rate, Big Ten money is about to roll in.
Yep...his dad is an AD, his brother is an AD, he is young so he will want to prove himself on a bigger stage, and he could bring Scott Frost with him.
His basketball hire has been good too.
Rumors not true. Chris came out on Twitter and said so.
Chris Del ConteVerified account@_delconte 5m5 minutes ago
Chris Del Conte Retweeted J.K.
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Maybe it was true and loose lips sunk the ship?
I don't think so. I think the new AD would get a pass for hiring Frost if he doesn't pan out.