Future U of U president thread

[LA Ute]

The business of a university is business--Calvin Coolidge. My first choice for U of U president is Jon Hunstman Jr. Not an acadmic you say? These days in choosing a president great universities often as not focus on administrative and fund raising acumen more than scholarly distinction. UW cosidered Gary Locke, who has similar credentials--former governor, ambassador to China, etc. (I don't know whether UW or Locke decided not to go that direction since Locke is presently on Obama's cabinet.)

Yes, Huntsman is running for president, but the odds do not favor him. Let's put a solid interim president in there and see what happens in the election.

You know, he might actually work if he wants the job. He's been governor, after all, and has a graduate degree from Wharton. Then again, I think they'll want an academic. Is Matt Holland available?

[Borderline Divine]

Are you a Ute fan, BD? I may have to start being nicer to you in spite of your benighted politics.

Yes I am a Ute fan. Goodness LA. Am I really that obtuse?

[NorthwestUteFan]

I found the comments funny and predictable, but utterly contrary to the liberal openmindedness I thought was ingrained in all Washingtonians.

Whoah there Sally, slow that Mustang down.

The man's religion went after one of three sacred pillars of modern "liberalism" (gay marriage/abortions/legalize pot). Cross one of those, and that act is an offense worthy of execution in this (pompous, hubristic, self-aggrandizing) city.

It is highly irrelevant that he made many statements to the fact that he was personally opposed to Prop 8. The fact that he is Mormon and clerked for Rehnquist is enough to have him thrown out of polite society.

[SeattleUte]

Seriously, I'm glad to hear this, but the one article from a Seattle newspaper that I read following his announcement had endless comments bashing him and the LDS Church with much enthusiasm. I found the comments funny and predictable, but utterly contrary to the liberal openmindedness I thought was ingrained in all Washingtonians.

I saw that but it's not the mainstream and most people are embarrassed about it.

He may prefer that passing verbal persecution to people calling his private life "tragic".

[PaloAltoCougar]

I saw that but it's not the mainstream and most people are embarrassed about it.

He may prefer that passing verbal persecution to people calling his private life "tragic".

Yeah, he and I have mutual close friend who discreetly told me about all the personal struggles. I'm happy for Young and what looks like an excellent fresh start.

[LA Ute]

Of course he is.

Here in Seattle they're loving Michael Young. Today he's on the front page of the Times, bearded, astride his Harley, and holding two grand kids. He's been on the front page every day since last week.

He's a great guy. I wish him well.

Yes I am a Ute fan. Goodness LA. Am I really that obtuse?

I guess I'm the obtuse one. I've just not seen posts here by you about sports. I assumed you were one of those ill-tempered BYU graduate political liberals.

I saw that but it's not the mainstream and most people are embarrassed about it.

He may prefer that passing verbal persecution to people calling his private life "tragic".

It's tragic that you won't let that go.

[YOhio]

Yeah, he and I have mutual close friend who discreetly told me about all the personal struggles. I'm happy for Young and what looks like an excellent fresh start.

Spill it, man! I wanna hear the dirt!

[Jeff Lebowski]

How about if you take Samuelson? Please? Pretty please?

[NorthwestUteFan]

How about if you take Samuelson? Please? Pretty please?

Previous VP, plus he could finally hire some rigorous academics (read: Non-Mormons)

[LA Ute]

How about if you take Samuelson? Please? Pretty please?

I am not sure the work he was sent there to do (by the Crimson Club) is done yet.

[Viking]

How about if you take Samuelson? Please? Pretty please?

Here, here.

If we're gonna have to take a GA, I say, red rover, red rover, let Larry Gibbons come over.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I am not sure the work he was sent there to do (by the Crimson Club) is done yet.

[Green Monstah]

I saw that but it's not the mainstream and most people are embarrassed about it.

He may prefer that passing verbal persecution to people calling his private life "tragic".

Although you mischaracterize what was said, how would you describe the dissolution of a 30-year marriage? A bump in the road?

[Borderline Divine]

I am not sure the work he was sent there to do (by the Crimson Club) is done yet.