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walt

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The recent release of the 2006 USNWR university rankings dealt a serious body blow to Thames' hopes of retaining his presidency beyond May of 2007.  Although I now think it's all over but the shouting, Thames is probably still clinging to the idea that a SACS victory can be turned into a whirlwind victory tour.  One problem with that idea is that the SACS report is not due until December, and he needs a big win fast (if it matters now at all anyway).  From the recent rumor reported here that "the next stupid thing" is just around the corner, the Thames Presidency is fading to black as I type.


That brings us to the next phase in this whole mess.  As the Thames regime sits wounded, we are about to find out a lot more about how good, or bad, the current crop of college deans are, and the news is likely to be mixed.  My guess is that one, maybe two, will show themselves as okay, while 2 or more are sorely lacking all the way around.  Such is to be expected --- they were hired in haste during a bad situation.  It's not certain any of them could get a job at another Tier IV institution in the same capacity, much less a higher Tier.  Of course, time (the next few months) will reveal more about this situation.   



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dixie chick

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And while some folk's are whistiling Dixie, things can't change fast enough.

This Tier 4 rating means nothing. SACS means nothing. The powerbrtokers that put SFT in mean everything. Do not underestimate this group. They had a plan to put him in power, and they have a plan to keep him, and themselves, in power.





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Counting the days

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dixie chick wrote:


And while some folk's are whistiling Dixie, things can't change fast enough. This Tier 4 rating means nothing. SACS means nothing. The powerbrtokers that put SFT in mean everything. Do not underestimate this group. They had a plan to put him in power, and they have a plan to keep him, and themselves, in power.


Ms. Dixie -  Completely on target.  This may be the most concise explanation ever provided on why USM is its current situation.  From SFT's interview, through his selection, through his interest in firing G&S, etc.  It has always been about the powerbrokers and SFT.


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J. McCarthy

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dixie chick wrote:

And while some folk's are whistiling Dixie, things can't change fast enough.

This Tier 4 rating means nothing. SACS means nothing. The powerbrtokers that put SFT in mean everything. Do not underestimate this group. They had a plan to put him in power, and they have a plan to keep him, and themselves, in power.



It's a conspiracy so immense that it defies belief.



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Mrs. Shelboo

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J. McCarthy wrote:


It's a conspiracy so immense that it defies belief.

        My husband is the victim of a vast left wing conspiracy.

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Same old same old

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Anyone else watch a showing of "Mississippi Burning" on TV last night?  I kept thinking that the power brokers (particularly the Warren Paving and the car dealer gang) are just the next generation of a particular brand of Mississippian. 

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I would not make any judgements about Mississippi based on a movie. Remember, Hollywood are the same folks who gave us that memorable episode of ER. That was the one where Hattiesburg was a third world place up in the Delta, desperately in need of doctors. Movies about the South rarely "get it."

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manova

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Hattiesburg was in an ER episode?

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All Things Burg

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The movie Ladykillers is visionary, Tom Hanks plays a professor form Univeristy of Mississippi at Hattiesburg.  He and his assembled band of crooks are out to rob a casino.  I'm sure this has affected enrollment at USM.


However, O Brother Where Art Thou gets it just about right.   



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LVN

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Oh, I forgot about O Brother. What a good movie, not to mention the fantastic music. That one, and Places in the Heart. And My Dog Skip. Ok, forget I said anything. Once in a while they get it right.

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IMBD

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  • Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Professor Dorr says that the University of Mississippi is in Hattiesburg (in south Mississippi), but it's in Oxford (in North Mississippi). The University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg. While this may be Dorr's error, it seems unlikely that Mrs. Munson - a Mississippi native - wouldn't catch the mistake.


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    Mississippian in Exile

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    LVN wrote:


    My Dog Skip

    Willie Morris, the now- deceased writer of the book on which this movie is based, was a Yazoo City native who returned to his home state of Mississippi after many years of successful literary endeavors in New York City including serving as Editor of Harper's magazine. My Dog Skip and his earlier book North Toward Home realistically depict Mississippi as a great place to grow up. While living in NYC Morris proudly described himself and the other Mississipi born literary figures, who met frequently in the nearby NYC bars after their workday was over, as "Mississippians in Exile." I'd bet that Austin Eagle is already aware that Willie received his baccalaureate degree from the University of Texas.

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    LVN wrote:

    Oh, I forgot about O Brother. What a good movie, not to mention the fantastic music. That one, and Places in the Heart. And My Dog Skip. Ok, forget I said anything. Once in a while they get it right.



    And don't forget Cookie's Fortune!!!!!!!

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    Lord it's hot here

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    Don't forget the movie Biloxi Blues. What a shock those recruits had when they arrived in the Maglolia state!

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    Austin Eagle

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    Mississippian in Exile wrote:


     I'd bet that Austin Eagle is already aware that Willie received his baccalaureate degree from the University of Texas.


    Yes, Willie was a UT grad and as a Senior in the late 50's, edited the Daily Texan.  Even after his time as a Rhodes Scholar and his long time residence in New York City, he always proudly  acknowledged that he was a Mississipian.  I met him once here in Austin, at a UT literary function, chatted for all of five minutes.  He counseled me to never apologize for my Mississippi heritage.  For a time I had an autographed copy of North Toward Home, but it was appropriated by my son.  I'd highly recommend it as well as another of his works, The Courting of Marcus Dupree,  which deals in part with Dupree's time at USM.


    AE



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    Disk Q

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    IMBD wrote:


    Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Professor Dorr says that the University of Mississippi is in Hattiesburg (in south Mississippi), but it's in Oxford (in North Mississippi). The University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg. While this may be Dorr's error, it seems unlikely that Mrs. Munson - a Mississippi native - wouldn't catch the mistake.




    The "error" was deliberate. Also, in "The Life of David Gale," Kevin Spacey's character is a prof at "The University of Austin" in Texas. Just a way to avoid paying royalties to universities for using trademarked names.

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    Iowa Eagle

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    Disk Q wrote:


    Just a way to avoid paying royalties to universities for using trademarked names.

    Our Eagle logo would be well worth any royalties he would have to pay.

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    qwerty

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    Lord it's hot here wrote:

    Don't forget the movie Biloxi Blues. What a shock those recruits had when they arrived in the Maglolia state!



    If its movies that accurately portray Mississippi, take a look at "Mississippi Masala"--its one fo the best, understated ruminations on how complicated race and ethnicity can become.

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