Redbirds' AD to Retire

by **Adunk33** » October 2nd, 2020, 7:41 am

https://goredbirds.com/news/2020/10/2/g ... ement.aspx

I don't think this takes any Redbird fan by surprise.

Lyons has been with the department since the late 80s. Similarly to the Elgin announcement, I look forward ISU hiring externally for this role. There has been a lot of....questionable decisions/hirings/promotions in the department since Lyons took over. It would be nice to get a fresh vision in the seat.

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by **Salukimadness86** » October 2nd, 2020, 3:27 pm

Do you think his resignation has anything to do with the football coach leaving amid the BLK issue? Just curious on your thoughts.

by **Jsnhbe1Birds** » October 2nd, 2020, 5:42 pm

Lyons said all Redbirds lives matter which sparked controversy among the athletes which included backlash and a campus march. He's being forced out. However, 90% of us are ecstatic because the Lyons should have been gone years ago and the Lyons family has been at ISU for far too long. They have run the program into the ground. I, for, one can't wait!

by **Salukimadness86** » October 2nd, 2020, 6:24 pm

Jsnhbe1Birds wrote:Lyons said all Redbirds lives matter which sparked controversy among the athletes which included backlash and a campus march. He's being forced out. However, 90% of us are ecstatic because the Lyons should have been gone years ago and the Lyons family has been at ISU for far too long. They have run the program into the ground. I, for, one can't wait!

Ok. I forgot about the comment he had made. Seems like he did some good things while there. Who would be on your wish list ?

by **CrusaderBird** » October 3rd, 2020, 10:32 am

Zenger?

by **Jsnhbe1Birds** » October 3rd, 2020, 11:39 am

CrusaderBird wrote:Zenger?

Absolutely have him back if he wanted it.

by **CrusaderBird** » October 3rd, 2020, 2:27 pm

Played travel ball with his son Jake, who is a sophomore at ISUR. Would love to see Sheahon back in B-N!!