Keenum sends a message to Nashville

[Duke Humphrey]

[FONT=&quot][h=1]Keenum sets the record straight on MSU’s Athletics Director search[/h][/FONT]
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STATEMENT BY MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT MARK E. KEENUM:​

“I announced on Sept. 26 that a nationwide search was underway to choose Mississippi State University’s next Director of Athletics. In that announcement, I outlined the process we would observe in which we would engage an executive search firm to help guide the effort and that we would seek substantive input from MSU stakeholders during the search. We are following that plan.
“The report today by The Clarion-Ledger’s Mike Bonner indicated that a decision has been made in that process was inaccurate. I’m extremely disappointed that a reputable newspaper and reporter would make such a report without seeking basic confirmation of the facts of the story being circulated. Doing so is irresponsible and in some ways may interfere with the process. It’s unfair to the candidates seeking the position who have not yet been interviewed.
“At present, no decisions have been made, no announcements prepared, and no press conferences scheduled. Neither I nor any of the university’s senior communications staff was asked to confirm or deny Mr. Bonner’s story prior to his publication of it. Perhaps that’s most disappointing of all.
“We’re not going to make this personnel decision in the media. We will follow our plan, we will conduct this search in the manner we previously outlined, and we will ultimately make the best decision for Mississippi State. This will be done in an expeditious timeline, but on our timeline.”





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[Wizard.sixpack]

Doing so is irresponsible and in some ways may interfere with the process.

His bosses pushed him to do this! I wish that damn paper would go under so bad.

 

[Shamoan]

Nashville will not take this lightly.



Keenum with the mic drop.

 

[civildawg88]

That's how you handle a situation like that. I hope Keenum had a very long talk with Bonner and the information he will be getting from now on.

 

[DogStuckAtUM.sixpack]

Daaaamn. That was one gnarly rebuttal. Usually those only use the all encompassing "media," but they called Bonner/CL by name.

All this said, I won't be surprised when Cohen is named AD.

 

[dogwhisperer]

I think we already have someone in mind that is not Cohen......

Daaaamn. That was one gnarly rebuttal. Usually those only use the all encompassing "media," but they called Bonner/CL by name.

All this said, I won't be surprised when Cohen is named AD.

And that person reached out with a "what the hell is going on?" with talk of withdrawing their name. If i had talked with Keenum about the job and then read this, I'd be pissed, too.

 

[Dawgzilla]

Wow. Slow Clap gif! I thought Bonner's article was weird, because it was written authoritatively even though he admitted he was relying on "sources" and that MSU would not confirm the hire. I just didn't think Bonner would provide that much certainty on the hire unless he really trusted his sources. If the decision does turn out to be Cohen, this could get entertaining.

 

[patdog]

Damn. That's strong. It may be about time to start cutting back on their access unless and until their reporting improves. Too many bad reports coming out of "Nashville" to believe it's just incompetence.

 

[fishwater99]

We better not hire Cohen now...

 

[civildawg88]

We better not hire Cohen now...

I was thinking the same thing

 

[Curby]

How does this band of idiots at the CL sleep at night, knowing that they have been scooped by multiple outlets on certain new details of the NCAA investigation....but they jump all over this with some misinformation?

 

[DogStuckAtUM.sixpack]

With the latest turn, I can't wait to hear the next Keep It 100. Brandon's gonna drop #hotfire on the CL.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Keenum with the "marbles" there. I like it. Even if it ends up being Cohen, I still agree with the good doctor here.

 

[MSUDC11]

Somebody will come out of this with an egg on their face.

Either the CL loses what small ounce of credibility they had or we look stupid for harshly denying their report that ended up being correct.

For what it's worth... I think Bonner is a good, trustworthy reporter that just happens to work for a garbage newspaper. My gut tells me he wouldn't step out on this limb without very good reason to believe Cohen is the hire. I guess it's a possibility that his source screwed him over.

But yeah, this is going to be a very bad look for somebody.

 

[civildawg88]

See I disagree about Bonner some. I thought he did a good job there at the beginning but then things like this keep happening with him. At some point he has to be held accountable.

 

[Duke Humphrey]

I think Keenum has every right to say this, should we or should we not hire Cohen. This isn't the first time Bonner has a ran a story (ex: Josh Robinson parking on the track) without giving MSU the chance to official confirm, deny or comment.

 

[croomin]

Perhaps some in the Dawg Faithful decided to turn the tables on the CL.

Genius, if so. Two can play this game.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

With the latest turn, I can't wait to hear the next Keep It 100. Brandon's gonna drop #hotfire on the CL.

Shrek's best shows are when he's angry, especially at the CL.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Have the usual suspects dropped in to tell us how great Bonner is yet?

17 that guy.

 

[MagnoliaHunter]

Where Keenum made his mistake

Keenum sets the record straight on MSU’s Athletics Director search


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STATEMENT BY MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT MARK E. KEENUM:​

“I announced on Sept. 26 that a nationwide search was underway to choose Mississippi State University’s next Director of Athletics. In that announcement, I outlined the process we would observe in which we would engage an executive search firm to help guide the effort and that we would seek substantive input from MSU stakeholders during the search. We are following that plan.
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“At present, no decisions have been made, no announcements prepared, and no press conferences scheduled. Neither I nor any of the university’s senior communications staff was asked to confirm or deny Mr. Bonner’s story prior to his publication of it. Perhaps that’s most disappointing of all.
“We’re not going to make this personnel decision in the media. We will follow our plan, we will conduct this search in the manner we previously outlined, and we will ultimately make the best decision for Mississippi State. This will be done in an expeditious timeline, but on our timeline.”




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He thought that the cl was a reputable paper.

 

[sandwolf.sixpack]

With the latest turn, I can't wait to hear the next Keep It 100. Brandon's gonna drop #hotfire on the CL.

I could be mistaken, but I think Walker is friends with Bonner.....seems like I remember him going out of his way to exclude Bonner from his previous rants about the CL. So if that is the case, he may hold back a little with his comments on this.

 

[muddawgs]

I think Keenum has every right to say this, should we or should we not hire Cohen. This isn't the first time Bonner has a ran a story (ex: Josh Robinson parking on the track) without giving MSU the chance to official confirm, deny or comment.

Exactly. If you are going to run a story without checking with MSU, then Keenum has every right to be pissed off. It seems the CL is worried about being first (except the Ole Miss investigation) than being right. If it is Cohen, I'm sure Keenum would like to inform candidates himself they didn't get the job without reading it online. The CL just doesn't have respect for MSU or they wouldn't be writing **** like this without checking with Keenum.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

Wait, didn't Kellenberger say something about not running stories (UM/NCAA) with only sources and no university confirmation?

 

[Shamoan]

maybe this is a sign that the relationship with the CL is turning south and that we arent going to take their **** anymore.

i love the pushback....what is the clarion ledger going to do in response? its not like they can shift to casting us in a negative light at every chance since that is their current position.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Somebody fark Keenum's face on Edward Norton's face, & Kellenburger's on the unfortunate curb stomp victim, in American History X. For it seems the CL finally 17ed with the wrong bull.

 

[engie]

^ The same guy people don't trust to make the best possible hire for the AD job. Keenum might be a dawg -- but he isn't a traditional GOB. That was the most strongly worded statement to come out of the department since the Ninja days....

 

[RightOfCenter]

It is on the ticker under ESPN news on the Finbaum show. Source CL. Bonner Doubling down?**

 

[yjnkdawg]

He thought that the cl was a reputable paper.

I think that there was a purpose for using "reputable". I think it was kind of taking a jab (sarcasm) at the paper's unethical action. You can't say their paper sucks or is crap, so you use a statement like that. I can pretty much guarantee you that the CL knows what the intent was.

 

[KeyserSoze1999]

Hahahaha!

Keenum called them a "reputable newspaper"!!!

Mr. Keenum please come down out of your air conditioned private suite with leather chairs & catered meals & getting your news from friends who just tell you what you want to hear. Come up to the nose bleed sections with us & and eat lukewarm hotdogs and read The Clarion Liar----then you will really understand MSU and understand that The Clarion Liar it a 17ing piece of Rat **** / Bat **** / and Cat **** Newspaper!!!!

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[DerHntr]

We better not hire Cohen now...

My plan worked. No Cohen as AD and I made Bonner look bad. You're welcome. **

 

[BiscuitEater]

For what it's worth... I think Bonner is a good, trustworthy reporter that just happens to work for a garbage newspaper. My gut tells me he wouldn't step out on this limb without very good reason to believe Cohen is the hire. I guess it's a possibility that his source screwed him over.

99% of this is on the Editor of the CL. No 'credible' newspaper would EVER publish this without ANY confirmation. None.

This was done on purpose .. to make MSU look bad.