Fred Oien article

[JimmyJack]

Re: Fred Oien article

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid is my awesome ride. Thinking of trading in on a VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen, and lucky us, that one comes with $1,300 tax credit.

And, it's time to move on.

[BitsTD]

Re: Fred Oien article

My trucks got SDSU organization plates too.

My plates are up for renewal next month. How do I go about getting SDSU organizational plates for it my pickup?

Can't wait to get that d*mned 1 (Minnehaha County) off of my plates.

[minnesotarabbit]

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I'm just guessing TV wasn't thrilled about writing this story, and if Stu was the one to write it......it would been a lot worse and way more damaging to the school.(from what i've heard that was left out of this story)

[GopherHole]

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Yeah my fiance yesterday decided that she was going to wear her Dakota Days t shirt with one of my SDSU hats. I told her to take the shirt off.
(Should say she only went to USD one semester before wising up and transferring to SDSU.)

I'm sure she turned heads after she took the shirt off.

[joeboo22]

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I read the article...... I think when alcohol is the main reason behind the problems you are going to get opinions from all over the spectrum..... Last year at BHSU's homecoming our president came down and tailgated and pounded a few beers back with us before the game and if you knew her, you knew she does that on occation.... I didn't have a problem but my friends parents were there and they were amazed by the fact that she was drinking with students before a football game..... I think Nagy put it right AD's you are never in a good position.... Half of the fans want you to play big name programs, the other half want you to play winnable games, the coaches are always complaining about something, you have to fundraise like no other and then if you screw up its the end of the world.....

[AnimalHouse83]

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I read the article a couple times yesterday, read all of the comments in this thread and re-read the article again. There's really nothing constructive that I can add that hasn't already been said much more eloquently by others. So I agree .... I think it's time to move on ...

I guess there is one comment I would like to add: I love my 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, 135,000 miles, clear coat peeling from the top of the spoiler, one headlight and one fog light burned out.

And if B&G Milky Way sold pie, I'd be sitting there right now on a beautiful warm spring afternoon with the windows rolled down, Springsteen on the radio, enjoying a big piece of banana cream pie! But since they don't sell pie I guess I'll have to settle for an ice cold chocolate Monster Malt ...

[Evolution Prime]

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Funny story about shirts. I was working at the pool I work at and it was cold so I was wearing one of my SDSU sweatshirts and then I had to leave and drive to Vermillion to teach swimming lessons in the Dome. I had to walk right through the SID offices and some other athletic offices to get to the locker room and people were giving me weird looks and I had no idea why. Then I looked down at my sweatshirt when I was changing and it all made sense. I felt dirty.

Yeah my fiance yesterday decided that she was going to wear her Dakota Days t shirt with one of my SDSU hats. I told her to take the shirt off.
(Should say she only went to USD one semester before wising up and transferring to SDSU.)

[RabbitObsessed]

Re: Fred Oien article

RO, one of these?

Funny story about shirts. I was working at the pool I work at and it was cold so I was wearing one of my SDSU sweatshirts and then I had to leave and drive to Vermillion to teach swimming lessons in the Dome. I had to walk right through the SID offices and some other athletic offices to get to the locker room and people were giving me weird looks and I had no idea why. Then I looked down at my sweatshirt when I was changing and it all made sense. I felt dirty.

[SDSUAlum08]

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I drive a Tan Chevy Impala with 130,000. It's time to move on.

[jackmd]

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For lunch, I had pie, sitting on the hood of my 11-year old Tahoe with 158,000 miles on it.

My 95 Tahoe died at 160,000. I moved on to a 2006 Chevy Silverado with a Duramax Diesel. My trucks got SDSU organization plates too.

[JackJD]

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For lunch, I had pie, sitting on the hood of my 11-year old Tahoe with 158,000 miles on it.

[jackrabit1]

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It's time to move on... and I drive a 1999 Chevy Malibu... with SDSU organization plates!

[Evolution Prime]

Re: Fred Oien article

I give rep points to anyone who says its time to move on.

In retrospect, it was probably the best time for it. Didn't want it coming out during the WBB run to the tournament. Didn't wantit coming out during the search for a new AD to overshadow that. Didn't want it to come out any later else it would have lost any more relevance that it already has. Like it was mentioned before school is out and the new AD has been hired. Its time to move on.

Oh an if anyone wants to know what kind of car I drive, its an '05 Ford Escape.

[NorCalJack]

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If Stu wrote this article, it wouldn't have been nearly as even handed.

True, if Stu wrote the article he would have concluded it by stating that Oien left the athletic department in a shambles and that the new AD has a huge task ahead of him. We all know that is not true, but Stu would have stated it anyway.

Stu would also point out that the Dykhouse is not fully funded and that he left in the middle of construction. However, there are always facilities being constructed or remodeled on campus and if he had to wait until they were all completed, Fred could never retire. And fund raising is also a never ending process.

Terry did a good job of stating facts and quoting those that wanted to be quoted a chance to voice their opinion. He did not interject his own opinion on the matter, much like Stu would have.

In conclusion, the athletic department is light years ahead of were it was when Dr. Oien arrived. If you going to be the athletic director and be successful, there will be carnage along the way.

Like the old saying says, if your going to make an omelette, you have to break some eggs. Some of those broken eggs had their day by making statements that were quoted in the article.

I still feel that Dr. Oien did a great job leading the university through the Division 1 transition and most of the coaches on the staff are top notch coaches and represent the university the right way.

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I give rep points to anyone who says its time to move on.

Oh, and it is time to move on.

Go State!!!
Go Jacks!!!

[Nidaros]

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I give rep points to anyone who says its time to move on.