AD Hire: J Batt

[TooTall]

good write up by E$PN

Sources: Ga. Tech eyes Bama's Batt as next AD

Georgia Tech has targeted Alabama's J Batt, the Crimson Tide's executive deputy athletic director, to become Tech's next athletic director, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[iceeater1969]

Fan giving is tops when paying off debt. I know that there has been a very nice increase in giving since G*** C****** has been fired. We have to think IPTAY way and that those $10 to $100 donations really do add up. Or else well look like the Cleveland Indians outfield wall when Owner Roger Dorn had to cover it with proctology ads to meet payroll.

The sooner we drop the look down our noses at people that didnt grad gt the better. Snide comments about walmart, or fry cooks at waffle house or farmers go home alienate potential fans

We all need to be GT AMBASSADORS recruiting sidewalk fans .

 

[leatherneckjacket]

One thing the hiring of Jay Batt can also do: Potentially give GT a bigger and better pool of better HFC candidates.

Batt is probably a signal that GT is about to get serious about football (and other sports). I'm quite certain Batt didn't take the job without guarantees about funding his department. Potential HFCs will probably take GT's interest more seriously knowing Batt is going to give them the resources to finally fulfill the "sleeping giant" reputation we've had for a while now.

Not gonna lie...this has totally made my day and weekend.

President Cabrera did say that GTAA will be part of the next campaign for the institute. Cabrera most likely shared his thoughts with Batt as to what amount of money will be directed to Athletics as part of that campaign. I do not see Batt coming here unless that number was significant enough to help GT elevate its sports programs across the board.

This is great news for those of us who have been wishing for the Hill to properly fund athletics.

 

[Golden Tornadoes]

Something of note: He worked at Maryland during their transition from the ACC to the Big 10.

Boy I'm glad I wasn't the only one who took note of that tidbit of information!

 

[GoJacketsInRaleigh]

Clearly a sign that Nick Saban is our next coach

 

[Techster]

One thing I like about J Batt: His name was never mentioned with GT until it finally happened. Cabrera and Neville are running a tight ship.

 

[yeti92]

Clearly a sign that Nick Saban is our next coach

Nick is on the decline, don't want him.





Just kidding

 

[kg01]

One thing I like about J Batt: His name was never mentioned with GT until it finally happened. Cabrera and Neville are running a tight ship.

Technically, unless his name is "J", it still hasn't been mentioned.

 

[bobongo]

J Batt - Executive Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer/Chief Revenue Officer - Staff Directory - University of Alabama Athletics

J Batt joined The University of Alabama Department of Athletics in 2017 and serves as its Executive Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer and Chief

rolltide.com

"Batt graduated from UNC with both a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications as well as a master's degree in sports administration."

Journalism and Mass Communications is a good degree for an AD to have.

 

[Billygoat91]

AJC is reporting that its a done deal

 

[bobongo]

Technically, unless his name is "J", it still hasn't been mentioned.

It is J. Just J.

 

[brian22]

Seems to me that three of the first posts were throwing shade at the very least. I have no idea who this dude is, I just think it's kind of funny how many voice concerns without doing any research other than looking at his bio and saying "Only on letter first name!?" and "Tarhole" Not really criticizing, just find it a bit humorous and so like Tech fans.

My post was second. No shade intended. I’m happy that we’re not making another MB type hire.

 

[reckrider]

It is J. Just J.

Now you can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, or you can call me Johnny, or you can call me Sonny, or you can call me June-y, or you can call me Ray Jay, or you can call me R.J., or you can call me R.J.J. Junior. But you doesn’t have to call me Johnson!”

 

[stinger 1957]

They put what I have always thought was the number one problem and priority at the top and that is money. Until that is taken care of all the rest did not mean anything IMO. I'm happy with the hire, we'll see. Things are looking up across the board.

 

[Techster]

A thought occured to me. The hirings of Bobinski and Stansbury were hirings for what admins thought we are. Status quo hirings. J Batt hire is for who GT wants to be. Potentially, a next level type hiring.

Cabrera made it a point that GT athletics needs to match GT academics. That is a strong signal of what Cabrera wants GT athletics to be.

 

[Randy Carson]

Pretty easy to raise funds at Bama.

The flip side is that he's seen how fund-raising is done at the highest level. He'll come in with championship-caliber expectations.

 

[travgt01]

Y'all do know that Rece Davis is an Alabama alum, right? He would know.

Exactly. He knows how to be a Homer. I'll disregard his input.

As long as BK keeps winning, we won't have to worry about that.

That concerns me as well.

 

[Techster]

The flip side is that he's seen how fund-raising is done at the highest level. He'll come in with championship-caliber expectations.

He's been a key player for fundraising at several stops before 'Bama and ECU. Seems like fundraising comes naturally to him.

 

[Randy Carson]

Clearly a sign that Nick Saban is our next coach

I doubt he could succeed if he wasn't surrounded by success.

 

[bobongo]

He's been a key player for fundraising at several stops before 'Bama and ECU. Seems like fundraising comes naturally to him.

He needs to make one right decision and the rest will fall into place, including the fundraising.