Two candidates to be UGA’s AD: McGarity and Williams
Carla Williams (right) could well be Georgia's next AD. (AJC photo by Curtis Compton)
Georgia is again in the market for an athletics director, and it’s safe to assume Vincent J. Dooley won’t be riding to the rescue. (Michael F. Adams would rather eat a charbroiled rat than turn to Dooley.) There seem two logical candidates. Both are Georgia natives and UGA, and one of them a UGA employee. The two:
Greg McGarity: He’s from Athens. He played tennis under Dan Magill at UGA. He worked his way up the athletics department chain of command under Dooley. He left in 1992 to become an assistant AD at Florida, and he’s now Jeremy Foley’s chief aide. He’s wildly popular among Georgia fans, and his background of having worked under two of the best in the business — Dooley and Foley — would make him the odds-on favorite. Except for this:
Adams is still Georgia’s president. McGarity was viewed as a likely successor to Dooley back in 2004 but wasn’t hired. The thinking then was that he was viewed by Adams as a Dooley loyalist.
It’s possible that, six years later, the president has softened his anti-Dooley stance. It’s also possible he hasn’t. In which case, the leading candidate would be …
Carla Williams: She’s from LaGrange. She played basketball (as Carla Green) at Georgia under Andy Landers. She has a PhD from Florida State. She has worked as an assistant AD at Vanderbilt. She has worked at UGA as assistant AD since 2004 and has been regarded as a rising star in the nation’s second-most profitable athletics department.
It was Adams who, with Damon Evans in 2004, appointed the first African-American AD in SEC history. Williams would be the first female athletics director the conference has seen and would surely meet with in-house approval.
My guess: Carla Williams.
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Sven Ottke
July 4th, 2010
6:31 pm
If you want more of the same, bring Dooley back. Where do you think Damon learned his ways? Dooley was/is as dirty as they come. Just ask all those around when Jan Kemp finally made is somewhat public. She just scratched the surface!!! You people deserve what you get!
4 Jacks
July 4th, 2010
6:31 pm
Mr. Adams has done nothing but try to put some academic integrity back into the state university. But as Big Dawg and 90 percent of the fan base proves nothing but the final score on Saturday matters, Jan Kemp exposed this and all the corruption that was going on and she is reviled by everything Bulldog. So, when others have the opinion of your “school” and the “worth” of its diploma that alot of peole do, all you UGA folks that “get it”, 10 percent or whatever, thank the Big Dawg attitude and all those like his. Despite what most think, it should not just be Saturdays that matter, and I beleive Mr. Adams is the only person over there that realizes this. How about standing for something besides football for once. I know, how about education and integrity, seems you could really use some of both especially the second, seing as what has taken place. But thats ok, crucify Mr. Adams for trying to make your “university”, and its diploma a little more important than 12 Saturday’s in the fall.
Delbert D.
July 4th, 2010
6:32 pm
Vandy does it without an AD. Former Chancellor Gordon Gee (now Ohio State president) wanted to bring athletics back toward the mainstream of campus life, so they cancelled the position and the athletic department. They have a Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics.
Dangerous
July 4th, 2010
6:33 pm
Matt Stinchcomb would be a very good candidate. Very bright and what he might lack he would pick up very quickly.
philomath
July 4th, 2010
6:34 pm
perspective: http://blutarsky.wordpress.com/2010/07/04/mark-bradley-is-seeing-red-panties/
the mb piece this references is now dead.
DZ
July 4th, 2010
6:36 pm
UGA needs to think bigger than assistant ADs. That means an outside hire.
How about the UConn AD or the Utah AD?
And don’t forget, UGA is a football school. Gonna need someone tough.
If Mark Richt has a lousy year, do you think Williams has the —-s to fire him. I think not.
Damon Evans
July 4th, 2010
6:39 pm
Yes, Mark you have my resignation
and can tell all the Bulldog Nation
but all is not lost
just remember the cost
of my future compensation
koverdawg
July 4th, 2010
6:42 pm
Should the best choice for AD be because of gender or race? I don’t care who as long as they are qualified! Don’t choose BECAUSE of race/gender-choose BECAUSE of qualification and character!
Reptiles Rule
July 4th, 2010
6:42 pm
Wonder if now he’s going to move to Atlanta.
Delbert D.
July 4th, 2010
6:43 pm
Okay, need a tough guy. Donald Trump.
Mrs. Damon Evans
July 4th, 2010
6:44 pm
Damon, honey,
does Mr Tolley handle divorce cases?
FisheriesDawg
July 4th, 2010
6:44 pm
Dear ShackDawg:
“FisheriesDawg, you’ve got to be at least 60 with this comment”
Under 30, actually, but thanks for making assumptions.
“Perhaps the point might be that she’s could do a better job than the male candidates. Look at where the male in charge led us you idiot.”
How would what you just said be any different than someone saying “we don’t need to hire another black person as AD, look at where the last one led us you idiot”? Neither would have anything to do with anything.
My point was that Bradley seemed to be insinuating that Adams would select Williams BECAUSE she’s a female. I was simply speaking to that point. If she’s really more qualified than McGarity, I’m all for taking a look at her. I don’t see how she is, but that’s beside the point.
Still, there are going to be some major issues with the coaches and fans of a major football school being willing to accept a female AD. I’m all for gender equality, but not if it is going to be any kind of hindrance for the success of UGA athletics, and especially not if the motivation in hiring a female is for Dr. Adams to feel good about himself. The point of this hire should be to make UGA as dominant as possible across the board in athletics, particularly in football, basketball and baseball.
bufbox
July 4th, 2010
6:45 pm
I would like to see Steve Dennis get an interview. Starting defensive back in ‘76-’77, and has been AD at Troy for a number of years. Grew up with him in Macon, a straight arrow, although I think he did get slightly caught up in Pat Dye/Auburn fiasco many years ago.
Lloyd Christmas
July 4th, 2010
6:45 pm
You should hire me and Harry to lead the department. We will start a ski team and worm farming as our first official acts.
Barak Obama
July 4th, 2010
6:46 pm
too bad. i was really looking forward to getting my share of that new contract.
Lloyd Christmas
July 4th, 2010
6:47 pm
I’m more then qualified as well because I use to be a limo driver. Unfortunately they fired me for leaving the scene of an accident. Man they always freak out when you leave the scene of an accident.
U said it
July 4th, 2010
6:47 pm
Who cares if some idiots bring red panties? Are you that sensitive. It will only bother me if we lose teh game. Other than that there is nothing that any fan does that gets on my nerves or upsets me.
If you are that sensitive grow a pair!!!!!
todd grantham
July 4th, 2010
6:48 pm
i think the next ad should have a legal background such as Kirby Moore.
Delbert D.
July 4th, 2010
6:49 pm
Where is Sonny Clusters?
Lloyd Christmas
July 4th, 2010
6:51 pm
However, if this is a job that requires you to work more then 40 hours a week then we may have a problem as it will interfere with my worm store.
Neal Boortz
July 4th, 2010
6:51 pm
Enter your comments here
damngooddog
July 4th, 2010
6:51 pm
Carla Williams would be an excellent choice. She would be the best hire independent of the “political correctness” so many of you are using as her only qualification. She is tough, ethical, hard working, and bleeds red and black. She has functioned in just about every capacity – player, coach, and administrator. She understands the enormity of the job and strives for success. She would have no trouble and has not had trouble working with her male colleagues. She has their respect.
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
6:52 pm
I’m the best man for the job. I can lie and BS with the best of them, which is a requirement for this job, and I also have experience in sports management.
Pi$$onaDawg
July 4th, 2010
6:53 pm
I think Mark B’s qoute was what Bill Clinton said to the Selective Service.
I have complained forever about UGA’s ethnic diversity and I think Mrs. williams could help with that area, but not sure she is ready to be incharge of the UGA Athletic Department and deal with the Good ole Boy UGAAA.
I do think the Dawgs should cast a really wide net in their search process.
Neal Boortz
July 4th, 2010
6:53 pm
We got him by the short hairs…. Now let’s get the party started 4 real
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
6:54 pm
I can arrange a ’snow tire’ day promotion at sanford stadium for a game. Think about it.
ColumbiaDawg
July 4th, 2010
6:54 pm
McGarity is the best qualified, but all Adams cares about whose strings he can pull. So, Carla Williams might as well get herself fitted for some puppet strings.
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
6:55 pm
Oh, and we’ll also change all the uniforms to cotton. It’s a natural fiber that breathes. It will keep you cooler and more comfortable then the other team. A more comfortable team will play better.
Co-Stan-Za!
Mark Cabe, Georgia State Patrol
July 4th, 2010
6:56 pm
yes, i observed mr evans weaving
and decided he shouldnt be leaving
the scene of the crime
not sure he’ll do time
but boy, his news conference was deceiving
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
6:57 pm
However, if hired, I would prefer that you call me ‘T-Bone’.
Jim in Ga
July 4th, 2010
6:58 pm
That’s a big HELL NO from anyone from Vanderbilt’s program.
The Obvious
July 4th, 2010
7:00 pm
Well, let’s see, where on earth do I begin. Ah yes, now that UGA fans got what they’ve wanted for years, what’s next? I can almost guarantee Williams won’t get it, I’d bet my five year UGA degree on that. McGarity, hmm, can’t say he’d get it either. I think his name as a possibility just to stir things up. Sort of like what the GOP did with Palin. So, who’s left? Well, Mr. UGA President, they backed you into a corner last time, look’s like they’re trying to lay it on you this time! Vince Dooley’s name just had to appear…overtime isn’t worthy of this stuff. Bradley and I are feeding off the same emotions!
Jim Harrick
July 4th, 2010
7:00 pm
Hire me for AD! I can run things like they should be! Look at my track record, perfect for a fine institution like thUGA!
Dangerous
July 4th, 2010
7:00 pm
Maybe the next position for a woman should be as UGA’s next president.
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
7:01 pm
I also have a great deal of experience dealing with overbearing, micromanaging, power hungry, meglomaniac bosses, which would obviously be germane to this job.
George Costanza
July 4th, 2010
7:02 pm
Add to that no one is better then me at cutting costs.
Haha, hehe
July 4th, 2010
7:03 pm
4 Jacks,
Adams and integrity used in the same paragraph? Haha hehe haha hehe. That was a good one dar, lil’ Techie cuz. A little absurd, but funny nonetheless. Haha hehe haha hehe. A suggestion? Go back to making little quips about red panties, it is more becoming of ya.
HBTDaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwggggggggggggggssssssssssssssss?
Pi$$onaDawg
July 4th, 2010
7:03 pm
George we know if you get mad you will wear Hershal’s Jersey and get food all over it. Sorry George you don’t hunt and can’t play golf. So, you ain’t got no shot. Thanks for your interest though.
Sully
July 4th, 2010
7:04 pm
I’d look to the top 5 programs as far as the Cup standings go over the last year, and try and get someone out of the SEC if possible, like Florida Director or Asst, it hurts a competitor, then maybe after that look at FSU or Stanford’s Director or Assist Dir. Seems Georgia’s been more into breaking social barriers than hiring the best candidate, many feel it should have been the Florida Dir last time, hindsight, he’s had the best football program over last 5 years.
Chris
July 4th, 2010
7:05 pm
Hire Herchel Walker. He will bring integrity back to Georgia and he has played every sport we have to offer.
Mark Bradley
July 4th, 2010
7:06 pm
Let me just point out that Dan Radakovich had never been an athletics director before taking over at Georgia Tech. The idea now is hire the best assistant you can find. McGarity and Williams are among the best.
damngooddog
July 4th, 2010
7:07 pm
Being hung up on Ms. Williams gender is so short sighted given her qualifications.
Delbert D.
July 4th, 2010
7:08 pm
Vince Dooley has moved on to Kennesaw State in a consulting role.
Vandy just announced the hiring of an assistant bowling coach.
Sully
July 4th, 2010
7:09 pm
Georgia’s been sliding since 2005 in the Director’s Cup:
2010 20th
2009 18th
2008 10th
2007 12th
2006 9th
2005 7th
2004 5th
Also, Georgia is now the ONLY team in the SEC East to not have a champion in baseball, basketball, or football since 1992.
We need a proven winner. Get a Stanford Dir or Assist in here.
LAKE OCONEE DAWG
July 4th, 2010
7:10 pm
Delbert D.
We’re not trying to emulate Vandy….
Delbert D.
July 4th, 2010
7:12 pm
FSU and Stanford in the same sentence to make a point? I think that should have been Samford.
harold
July 4th, 2010
7:12 pm
Sorry…..But both of these candidates are extremely weak!
Sully
July 4th, 2010
7:13 pm
Stanford would be the best choice.
http://www.gostanford.com/school-bio/stan-administration.html
McGarity would be 2nd best choice.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 4th, 2010
7:14 pm
Could a little dog with a painted a$$ do the job?
White & Gold
July 4th, 2010
7:19 pm
I vote for the chick he was with that night.