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Santa Ono announces decision to leave Michigan for Florida president vacancy

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Gatorrick22, May 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM.

  1. May 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM #1
    Gatorrick22

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  2. May 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM #2
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    He doesn't appear to stay at a school for very long. He's held several jobs as prez
     
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  3. May 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM #3
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    Wonder what made the decision
     
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  4. May 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM #4
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    Any relation to Yoko or with elves?
     
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  5. May 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM #5
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    A decade ago I think it would have been unthinkable a Michigan President would leave for Florida (assuming he’s not leaving ahead of a scandal, etc.).
     
  6. May 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM #6
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    I wonder what his motivation is? Maybe location? Michigan is a peak level university president job. Florida isnt a promotion, it's a lateral move so i assume it is some intangibles. Looks pretty "young" for a school prez (late 50's?) so maybe he'll last a while. Seems very qualified unlike the last goober.

     
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  7. May 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM #7
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    Maybe he just thought the job as UF President was a better job than the one he had, or maybe his wife told him she was tired of the Michigan winters. In 1982, I left a job I loved because I could see down the road there was no real future, and I wanted more.
     
  8. May 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM #8
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    I just hope this one doesn't kill another football tradition based on rumors.

    Bring back Gator Bait!