University of Hawaii at Manoa Prez David Lassner wen announce on Friday dat he get one solid kine candidate fo da vacant athletics director position. Afta plenny months of looking ’round an’ checking out all da potentials, Lassner wen recommend Craig Angelos fo da gig.
Angelos, da Senior Deputy Athletic Director from Long Island University, stay in line for take over da big chair from David Matlin. Lassner wen get five names from da selection committee, but we no know who else wen make da cut. Lassner talk about Angelos like one seasoned leader wit choke experience. ???
Da guy get one mean resume wit almost 30 years in da game, working at seven different universities. Right now, he stay at LIU and he just wen start working wit da Sharks in October. He also wen work at Florida Atlantic University as da Director of Athletics for nine years, and wen be second in command at Miami, Indiana, South Florida an’ Temple. ????
An’ if all dat no enough, Angelos also wen work at Florida International an’ da NCAA National Office. Da braddah get him education from Creighton University School of Law, and he wen get him bachelors degree from Brigham Young University. He even wen play baseball for da Cougars, an’ later wen play pro in Italy. ⚾️?????
If da Board of Regents okay Angelos, da first thing he going do is talk story wit everybody who get skin in da game – starting wit da student athletes, coaches, donors, alumni, staff, an’ fo’ sure, da fans. He know dat UH get plenny unique opportunities an’ challenges, being over 2500 miles away from da next Division I program. But he also know dat UH Manoa get one solid athletic program dat stay ready for keep on shining in today’s world. ?️???
Angelos wen tell everybody how he stay all excited for get started, and he mahalo Prez Lassner for nominate him. He say, if he get da job, he looking forward to working wit da whole community and making Hawaiʻi him home for a long time. ????
Da UH Board of Regents going make da final decision next Thursday. If Angelos get da green light, he could be da new Athletic Director by early June, just as AD Matlin start for enjoy him retirement. ??️?️?
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??️? UH President Lassner Nominates Craig Angelos as the Top Candidate for Next Athletics Director ?⚽️??⚾️??
The President of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, David Lassner, announced on Friday his prime candidate for the vacant position of Athletics Director. After several months of thorough review and consideration, Lassner has recommended Craig Angelos for the role.
Angelos, who is currently serving as the Senior Deputy Athletic Director at Long Island University, is slated to succeed David Matlin. Out of the five names proposed by the selection committee, Lassner selected Angelos, describing him as a seasoned leader with extensive experience. ???
With a career in intercollegiate athletics spanning nearly three decades across seven universities, Angelos is certainly not lacking in qualifications. Currently at LIU, he commenced his tenure with the Sharks in October. Previously, he served as the Director of Athletics at Florida Atlantic University for nine years and held the second-highest position at Miami, Indiana, South Florida, and Temple. ????
Moreover, Angelos boasts experience at Florida International and at the NCAA National Office. His educational background includes a law degree from Creighton University and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, where he was a member of the Cougars baseball team and even played professionally in Italy. ⚾️?????
Upon receiving the nomination, Angelos stated that if confirmed by the Board of Regents, he plans to engage with all stakeholders – starting with the student athletes, coaches, donors, alumni, staff, and most importantly, the fans. He recognizes the unique opportunities and challenges at UH, given its location over 2500 miles away from the nearest Division I program. However, he is optimistic about the robust athletic program at UH Manoa and its potential to continue to excel in the evolving world of collegiate athletics. ?️???
Expressing his excitement about potentially starting the role, Angelos extended his gratitude to President Lassner for the nomination. If confirmed, he is keen on collaborating with the entire community and making Hawaii his long-term home. ????
The final decision rests with the UH Board of Regents, who will deliberate on this matter next Thursday. If Angelos gets the nod, he could assume the position of Hawaii’s Athletic Director by early June, coinciding with the commencement of Matlin’s retirement. ??️?️?
