Mike Buddie to Army

[Jasper]

I have not seen a formal announcement as yet but am hearing that Mike Buddie is leaving for the AD job at West Point.

[FU3]

Looks like his accurate.

https://www.wspa.com/sports/source-furm ... 2036216157

[Flagman]

This stings!

[fufanatic]

This stings!

Yes it does, but we got 4 really great years out of him and I certainly respect the institution he's leaving us for. We can say for certainty that the department is better now than when he took over. I have faith that Elizabeth Davis will put in the same effort and care into finding a quality replacement than she did when hiring MB.

[Flagman]

When you hire quality people, this is going to happen. Other people will want them; especially after the job Mike has done for the Paladins. I hope he likes cold winters.

[Affirm]

I am sad he is leaving Furman so soon, but not in the least bit surprised. My guess is that he will continue working his way up, and that he will be at a BCS level or Power Five level within 7 years from now - if he so desires.
At Army, he will have a lot more money and resources and staff assistance/support and student (cadet) support and nationwide connections with which to work.
Other than that, I will say:
GO ARMY BEAT NAVY

[soconjohn]

I suspect he'll want his job back once he meets Jeff Monken...lol....Kidding...Best of luck to him...Mike is a really nice guy and good at his job...He is a good listener and is open to suggestions from fans, media etc...He will be missed, but I am glad for what he did for Furman.

[Affirm]

Who have been the Furman AD’s since Lyles Alley?
Where did each of them go?
My actual question is this: what previous FU AD’s moved up immediately to a next position of a similar quality of job as what MB is now going to?
And my point is that the FU AD job should be quite attractive nationally, at least regionally, so we should have some good candidates.
Is there the need to, and are there resources to, increase our salary and benefits for the job? As someone noted already, there are some difficult tasks and decisions ahead for whoever gets this job.
And on a deeper and even more serious level, are we going to be able to continue to retain our superb president Elizabeth Davis long term?

[furpop16]

And on a deeper and even more serious level, are we going to be able to continue to retain our superb president Elizabeth Davis long term?

No kidding. In the 5 years she's been here all hires (athletically at least - AD, BB, FB) have been golden. My daughter said all the students took to her quickly as well. Pres. Davis is a real gem.

[Fessor]

And on a deeper and even more serious level, are we going to be able to continue to retain our superb president Elizabeth Davis long term?

No kidding. In the 5 years she's been here all hires (athletically at least - AD, BB, FB) have been golden. My daughter said all the students took to her quickly as well. Pres. Davis is a real gem.

Accomplishments?

I don't share your opinion. I see a school (Furman) that is being caught and passed by schools (e.g., Elon; High Point) that shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as Furman.

[Paul C]

And on a deeper and even more serious level, are we going to be able to continue to retain our superb president Elizabeth Davis long term?

No kidding. In the 5 years she's been here all hires (athletically at least - AD, BB, FB) have been golden. My daughter said all the students took to her quickly as well. Pres. Davis is a real gem.

Accomplishments?

I don't share your opinion. I see a school (Furman) that is being caught and passed by schools (e.g., Elon; High Point) that shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as Furman.

Elon whose basketball team couldn’t keep it within 20 at their place and High Point whose basketball team sucks and who doesn’t even play football?

You made the most bizarre statement of 2019. So far.

[FU3]

And on a deeper and even more serious level, are we going to be able to continue to retain our superb president Elizabeth Davis long term?

No kidding. In the 5 years she's been here all hires (athletically at least - AD, BB, FB) have been golden. My daughter said all the students took to her quickly as well. Pres. Davis is a real gem.

Accomplishments?

I don't share your opinion. I see a school (Furman) that is being caught and passed by schools (e.g., Elon; High Point) that shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as Furman.

High Point???? Forbes has them as the #311 Private College in the country (Furman #87) #152 in Liberal Arts University’s (Furman #45). The current endowment is $65 million with $150 Million plus in long term debt. Caught and being passed... hardly.

[Fessor]

High Point???? Forbes has them as the #311 Private College in the country (Furman #87) #152 in Liberal Arts University’s (Furman #45). The current endowment is $65 million with $150 Million plus in long term debt. Caught and being passed... hardly.

Ask FU administration who they are losing students to.

BTW, that US News ranking is what is called a "trailing indicator".

Speaking of the endowment what's been the growth rate under the current Furman President?

[FU3]

High Point???? Forbes has them as the #311 Private College in the country (Furman #87) #152 in Liberal Arts University’s (Furman #45). The current endowment is $65 million with $150 Million plus in long term debt. Caught and being passed... hardly.

Ask FU administration who they are losing students to.

BTW, that US News ranking is what is called a "trailing indicator".

Speaking of the endowment what's been the growth rate under the current Furman President?

When the facts don’t fit the narrative change the goal posts. High Point is never mentioned in any conversations about competition I have had with Furman administrators and luckily I get to have a conversation with one every day.

[Fessor]

High Point???? Forbes has them as the #311 Private College in the country (Furman #87) #152 in Liberal Arts University’s (Furman #45). The current endowment is $65 million with $150 Million plus in long term debt. Caught and being passed... hardly.

Ask FU administration who they are losing students to.

BTW, that US News ranking is what is called a "trailing indicator".

Speaking of the endowment what's been the growth rate under the current Furman President?

When the facts don’t fit the narrative change the goal posts. High Point is never mentioned in any conversations about competition I have had with Furman administrators and luckily I get to have a conversation with one every day.

Let's just say I don't share the high opinion of the current administration, or the performance of the Board of Trustees for that matter. Leadership of Furman is weak.

I'm still waiting on a list of accomplishments.