Pamela Whitten Replaces McRobbie as IU President

[cthomas 5,917]

If she is a person who recognizes what athletic programs can do to bring visibility to the university, great. I also hope her primary objective is to raise IU's status as a world class university. I hate to say it, but Mitch Daniels has been kicking our @$$ the last few years.

[Crimson and Cream 5,699]

6 hours ago, Chris007 said:

She says her husband's name is Jason. Wonder if he is finally retiring from the NFL to move here with her to Indiana. Or maybe it's not that Jason Whitten. 

That was my first thought too haha

[Dalton26 16,891]

Bumped this to the main board so more people can get eyes on it. 
 

 

[8bucks 6,116]

So did KSU get better in sports during her tenure?  Good to be a sport fanatic but wonder if that translated to improvement 

[Dalton26 16,891]

47 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

So did KSU get better in sports during her tenure?  Good to be a sport fanatic but wonder if that translated to improvement 

Football was already really good and ranked before she got there. Their basketball was terrible but improved from 1 win last yr to 6 this yr 

[Southside 1,914]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indianas-new-president-dr-pamela-whitten-is-a-sports-fan/

apologies if already posted

[bizzle44 93]

I'm glad to hear she has an appreciation for athletics and understands how much visibility it brings to the university.

I hope, hope, HOPE that she and our new AD take a very serious look at the licensing and merchandising deals (or lack there of) that we have in comparison to other universities of our size and athletic tradition.

You can buy SO MUCH STUFF with UNC, pUKe, and even PUke logos on them.  I am so sad when I click on a cool NCAA item on a website and cannot find a version with IU on it.

Even with the general merchandise shortcomings, we also have a huge opportunity with our unique IU-only items.  The Candy Stripes, the old bison, and especially the "Go Big Red" flag.  You CANNOT find the Go Big Red flag for purchase.  Not even on in own official stores. (maybe I'm wrong, if one of you guys knows where to find one, please message me!) It is one of the most cherished traditions during basketball games and you can't spend your money on a version of that flag to hang in your home Hoosier Room!  Tragic!

[OGIUAndy 652]

5 hours ago, bizzle44 said:

I'm glad to hear she has an appreciation for athletics and understands how much visibility it brings to the university.

I hope, hope, HOPE that she and our new AD take a very serious look at the licensing and merchandising deals (or lack there of) that we have in comparison to other universities of our size and athletic tradition.

You can buy SO MUCH STUFF with UNC, pUKe, and even PUke logos on them.  I am so sad when I click on a cool NCAA item on a website and cannot find a version with IU on it.

Even with the general merchandise shortcomings, we also have a huge opportunity with our unique IU-only items.  The Candy Stripes, the old bison, and especially the "Go Big Red" flag.  You CANNOT find the Go Big Red flag for purchase.  Not even on in own official stores. (maybe I'm wrong, if one of you guys knows where to find one, please message me!) It is one of the most cherished traditions during basketball games and you can't spend your money on a version of that flag to hang in your home Hoosier Room!  Tragic!

https://www.collegeflagsandbanners.com/iu_hoosiers_go_big_red_flag_85750_prd1.html

[LIHoosier 24,994]

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,927]

At first blush, President Whitten appears to have a much more outgoing personality than did her predecessor.   Obviously, all the photos currently circulating are planned for PR purposes, but she just seems to be much more relaxed and engaged in what she's doing.  I can't imagine our former university president ever throwing a football to our football coach and it wasn't a bad throw at all.

[Hovadipo 52,891]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

At first blush, President Whitten appears to have a much more outgoing personality than did her predecessor.   Obviously, all the photos currently circulating are planned for PR purposes, but she just seems to be much more relaxed and engaged in what she's doing.  I can't imagine our former university president ever throwing a football to our football coach and it wasn't a bad throw at all.

What? President Whitten doesn’t travel with personal security in a blacked out FBI Tahoe that parks in everyone’s way? Is she even an IU president?!

[IUCrazy2 2,012]

On 7/15/2021 at 1:59 PM, Hovadipo said:

What? President Whitten doesn’t travel with personal security in a blacked out FBI Tahoe that parks in everyone’s way? Is she even an IU president?!

Yeah, good riddance as far as McRobbie is concerned IMO.  

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,723]

Yeah, good riddance as far as McRobbie is concerned IMO.  

I don’t even want to get started on McRobbie. It’s the athletics, but it’s MUCH, MUCH more.

Anyway, here’s to hoping Indiana is in better hands.


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[monskisprodigy 1,749]

On 7/15/2021 at 1:59 PM, Hovadipo said:

What? President Whitten doesn’t travel with personal security in a blacked out FBI Tahoe that parks in everyone’s way? Is she even an IU president?!

I'll never forget the time I was dropping off dry cleaning at an east side location. Decked out car pulls up, driver gets out, opens umbrella and walks over to the passenger door...opens it up and out pops McRobbie. Driver held the umbrella for him so he doesn't get wet, carried his dry cleaning and escorted him all the way to the door. Waited outside, and repeated the process back to the car....Escort was wearing a badge, like an off-duty cop. Later found out he was indeed a retired police officer, who switched to be his full time security/driver/escort.

Dude was living like a King. Great use of tuition dollars. 

[Hovadipo 52,891]

4 hours ago, monskisprodigy said:

I'll never forget the time I was dropping off dry cleaning at an east side location. Decked out car pulls up, driver gets out, opens umbrella and walks over to the passenger door...opens it up and out pops McRobbie. Driver held the umbrella for him so he doesn't get wet, carried his dry cleaning and escorted him all the way to the door. Waited outside, and repeated the process back to the car....Escort was wearing a badge, like an off-duty cop. Later found out he was indeed a retired police officer, who switched to be his full time security/driver/escort.

Dude was living like a King. Great use of tuition dollars. 

Crikey. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,927]

Clearly a refreshing change from the previous President,

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/08/05/iu-new-president-pamela-whitten-ad-scott-dolson-nil-and-more/5456959001/

[Hoosierfan2017 19,882]

Quite literally the polar opposite of McRobbie. 
 

 

[Southside 1,914]

Brentwood representing......

Breath of fresh air

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,927]

Tyler Tachman @Tyler_T15

IU President Pamela Whitten is here at Kinnick Stadium for Indiana’s season opener. Was just tossing the ball around at midfield and calling for others in her group to run routes.

[Southside 1,914]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Tyler Tachman @Tyler_T15

IU President Pamela Whitten is here at Kinnick Stadium for Indiana’s season opener. Was just tossing the ball around at midfield and calling for others in her group to run routes.

I'm starting to find her strangely hot and erotic lol....

j/k

you have to love the shift in things.

maybe she can give Penix some pointers?