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Michael Kelly Named Vice President of Athletics

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Nice article on MK in today's paper. The more I read, the more I like this hire.

In Michael Kelly, USF hired one ‘Smooth Operator’

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TAMPA — Odds are, USF's new athletic director can intelligently discuss Tupac and tariff acts with equal zeal. His thesis at Wake Forest: Rap Music as a Political Communicator.

"I'll let him get into the music with you," former colleague Reid Sigmon, now chief operating officer for University of Tennessee athletics, said with a chuckle. "And it's evolved over time."

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These days, Michael Kelly's downloads may include anything from classic rock to U2 to '80s and '90s hip-hop. Pop-jazz siren Sade (of the '80s hit Smooth Operator) remains a guilty pleasure; friends say he can recite the lyrics to darn near all her songs.

He's equally well-versed on current events.

"He's a junkie for what happens in the world," said College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, Kelly's boss the past 5-1/2 years. "He keeps up with the news — all the news — very closely."

Toss in a passion for pizza, a good burger (no cheese), movies, daily walks and Washington, D.C., sports teams (he was raised in Gaithersburg, Md., and went to high school in D.C.), and you've got the nuances in the portrait of USF's new vice president of athletics.

 

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Preeminent status in the state, a named corporate sponsor for the Sun Dome, a very promising new AD hire . . . great happenings at the alma mater! Go Bulls!

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Just when I think there's nothing left for some of you to ***** about, you surprise me.  If he wants to try to convert Tampa Bay locals that root for another school I say, more power to him.

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When I initially saw his name out there, along with Higgins, thought either of them would be perfect but also didn't think we had a shot at either because of their current positions. This is a very pl

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8 minutes ago, Triple B said:

Nice article on MK in today's paper.

VPAMK?  :)

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VPAMK?  :)

DW ... MH ... MK .... No way I'm typing all that **** every time I want to refer to him.

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1 hour ago, Apis Bull said:

Michael Kelly‏ @MKellyUSF

Rise and Shine, Bulls! Here is your soundtrack for the day...May this song run thru your head all day! Appreciative of the new partnership and proud to be a member of #teamadidas. #GoBulls🤘#BullSpeedAhead

 

 

 

Riiiiiiiight.

Because a sell-out song from 1986 is totally relevant to modern kids.

 

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1 hour ago, Apis Bull said:

Michael Kelly‏ @MKellyUSF Jun 30

Thanks to everyone who made yesterday such a memorable day for me and my family. Loved visiting with the coaches and staff. And special thanks to all of the Iron Bulls and supporters who attended the reception and press conference—loved seeing you 💚💛! #BullSpeedAhead #GoBulls🤘Dg8Tkk0V4Ac8RBt.jpg

 

 

Somebody needs to get some GREEN threads for the family.

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Hope I can stay on his Twitter feed longer than the last guy...

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29 minutes ago, charsibb said:

Riiiiiiiight.

Because a sell-out song from 1986 is totally relevant to modern kids.

 

Shell toes are still fashionable to this day. 

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Riiiiiiiight.

Because a sell-out song from 1986 is totally relevant to modern kids.

RUN-DMC is timeless ... besides, that Tweet wasn't aimed at modern kids.

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RUN-DMC is timeless ... 

Must be, I saw a dude running in a RUN DMC shirt this morning.  

Now, I know nothing about them.  But I’m not hip either.  

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This seems like a great hire. I like how he knows everyone, and is well respected. 

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