Crew GM Leaving

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by fidlerre, Jun 22, 2004.

  1. fidlerre

    fidlerre Member+

    Oct 10, 2000
    Central Ohio
    Crew GM Jim Smith leaving for the NFL.

    So who takes his place?
     
  2. Wallydrag

    Wallydrag BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 24, 2002
    Oklahoma City
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So what position is he taking with the Falcons?
     
  3. fidlerre

    fidlerre Member+

    Oct 10, 2000
    Central Ohio
    vp of marketing & business development
     
  4. Revolt

    Revolt Member+

    Jun 16, 1999
    Davis, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Boy, is he going to be missed.

    <snickers>
     
  5. UncleSam527

    UncleSam527 Member

    Jan 14, 2002
    Who replaces him?


    *one down one to go, find a reason to fire Andrulis but still keep this "hot streak" going*
     
  6. Wallydrag

    Wallydrag BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 24, 2002
    Oklahoma City
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I like this quote:

    "Moving up to working for an NFL team made the decision to leave an easier one, Smith said.

    'It's clearly the No. 1 professional sports league in this country and could very well be the No. 1 professional sports property worldwide,' Smith said."

    They only thing he didn't say was, "See ya suckas!"

    I mean, while it may be true, don't say it. Just say you felt you had better oportunites with the new organization and you're looking forward to the new challenges it was present.
     
  7. Chris_Bailey

    Chris_Bailey Member+

    Feb 28, 2000
    Chicago
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    He obviously just isn't a soccer guy. He has been kidding himself for way too long....let's just hope we bring in someone who really lives this game.
     
  8. SC Pfullendorf

    SC Pfullendorf New Member

    Jan 22, 2004
    Amsterdam
    Middle Linebacker

    Sorry I couldn't resist ;)
     
  9. stinky

    stinky Member

    May 14, 2000
    Long Beach, NY
    love that. he's clearly not a soccer guy if he truly thinks that the NFL is even close to Soccer worldwide.

    oh well. good riddance i say. bring in someone for whom this sport is number 1. not a close 2nd or 3rd.
     
  10. Northside Rovers

    Jan 28, 2000
    Austin TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Atlanta Falcons are the Columbus Crew of the NFL.

    His tenure and legacy is as weak as lukewarm bathwater.

    Good luck Falcons.
     
  11. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    The discussion is not the sport. The discussion is what is the most valuable sports property (league) worldwide. I don't think you can dispute the NFL is the most lucrative sports league in the entire world.
     
  12. tobycharles

    tobycharles Member

    Feb 8, 2001
    So what "soccer guy" takes his place? Is McCullers capable?
     

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