New Packers President: Murphy

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:40 am

Still has to be confirmed.

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... 1/71127209

Post #2 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:47 am

The AD of Northwestern?

So he's really smart but knows nothing about sports. Super.

Post #3 » by **paulpressey25** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:10 am

Well, I guess it's better than going back to the Jerry Parins/Dominic Olejniczak family tree line. And trust that they didn't screw it up.

Jason Wied was too young for that job, no matter how qualified he may have been.

bigkurty · Post #4 » by **bigkurty** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:59 pm

WHO? Ok seriously I haven't followed Colgate or Northwestern Athletics during his time at the helm but maybe their is a reason, oh yeah like they must have sucked at all the major sports. Who knows maybe they were good at swimming and diving or something I guess. Maybe there is also something there that I don't see since I am not privy to all the info the decision makers are but right now my initial reaction is that I think I am going to vomit.

brewcityboii · Post #5 » by **brewcityboii** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:34 pm

Murphy is good for the job. He is a smart guy and has good knowledge about the game. It is a good hiring....I still wish Bob would stick arond forever tho.

eagle13 · Post #6 » by **eagle13** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:04 pm

Just as long as he continues Harlans's style and attends to business and PR and leaves ALL football matters to the GM and his staff.

Fandom · Post #7 » by **Fandom** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:23 pm

Just as long as he continues Harlans's style and attends to business and PR and leaves ALL football matters to the GM and his staff.

^^ That's the key right there. I don't know much about Murphy, but I have to put my faith in Harlan and the Packer organization that they know what they're doing.

Flames24Rulz · Post #8 » by **Flames24Rulz** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:15 pm

DrugBust wrote:The AD of Northwestern?

So he's really smart but knows nothing about sports. Super.

Considering he played in the NFL for 8 years, I'd say he knows "something" about sports.

Apparently, he knows a lot about the CBA as well, so that's a good thing.

This seems like a good move. Northwestern fans seemed pretty pissed about it.

MikeIsGood · Post #9 » by **MikeIsGood** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:03 pm

The fact he was the AD at Northwestern means nothing. Northwestern has all the cards stacked against them for being good in sports, yet they've still managed to win a B10 title in the past 10 years.

As others have said, he just needs to be smart (which he clearly is) and leave the football matters to everyone else. Certainly helps that he is a former NFL player.

MikeIsGood · Post #10 » by **MikeIsGood** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:31 pm

Correction on my behalf. The B10 Championship at Northwestern did not come while he was their AD. I did not realize he only took over four years ago. Should have read closer the first time - sorry.

Despite this, I still agree with the general premise that he just needs to be smart and let others handle the football business. He has some experience, including with the CBA and as an NFL player for 8 seasons. If he's smart enough and does things the right way that should serve him well enough. We need a great business man. Hopefully he can be that.

BuckPack · Post #11 » by **BuckPack** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:11 am

DrugBust wrote:The AD of Northwestern?

So he's really smart but knows nothing about sports. Super.

Played in the NFL, was president of the NFLPA for a bit I believe, and was one of the 3 finalists for the COMISSIONER's job. Very bright-has legal and business experience--exactly the type of person I would want to run a sports franchise. Delaney would have been good as well, but I preferred Murphy. Great hire.

Post #12 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:42 am

I have no idea how he will do but sure seems like a sharp guy.

Fandom · Post #13 » by **Fandom** » Mon Dec 3, 2007 9:49 pm

Murphy has been approved.

http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1& ... 7&id=32567

The Green Bay Packers announced Monday afternoon that the team's board of directors had elected Mark H. Murphy as the franchise's 10th chief executive officer.

The vote was unanimous, the team announced in a press release. The organization announced that team chairman Bob Harlan would continue to lead the franchise through the 2007 football season. Prior to that, the transition will formally begin Jan. 1, 2008, with Murphy assuming the role of president and ceo-elect.

In a prepared statement, Harlan said the Packers were pleased to have landed Murphy, who is currently athletic director at Northwestern University.

"He has an excellent background and record of success in the business of athletics, and through his NFL playing career brings a great understanding of our game to his position," Harlan said. "He'll be an outstanding leader for our franchise and a great addition to our community. We're delighted to have Mark join us."

Comet · Post #14 » by **Comet** » Mon Dec 3, 2007 10:01 pm

I'm gonna miss Bob. But, like Brett Favre's eventual retirement, it's always been inevitable.

xTitan · Post #15 » by **xTitan** » Mon Dec 3, 2007 11:45 pm

As long as Murphy leaves the football side to TT and MM I will be OK. Murphy's main job is to represent GB in the collective bargaining talks and make sure NOTHING happens to complete revenue sharing, he also needs to continue to find ways to make the organization money outside of Sunday game days.

Post #16 » by **paulpressey25** » Tue Dec 4, 2007 1:55 am

xTitan wrote:As long as Murphy leaves the football side to TT and MM I will be OK. Murphy's main job is to represent GB in the collective bargaining talks and make sure NOTHING happens to complete revenue sharing, he also needs to continue to find ways to make the organization money outside of Sunday game days.

I agree with this 100%. I'm not sure what we have here. We'll have to see.