Dr. Andrew Goodrich starts the conversation discussing how the similarities of being an FCS AD (previously at Gardner-Webb) outnumber the differences of being an FBS AD despite the incredibly low number of FBS ADs coming from that background. He then walks through the Akron AD search process being an active AD at the time. Goodrich talks about the decision to pursue a doctorate in higher education and how it serves him today as an AD. The conversation turns to an in-depth discussion about evaluating and hiring head coaches, including what data points he focuses on to complement his qualitative approach. Goodrich says Akron is ready to go with jersey patches and talks about the thought process they went thru in December.

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• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:25 FCS and FBS Similarities Outnumber the Differences
• 4:50 Tactical Strategy Preparing for Akron Search Process
• 8:45 Did Name Leak Early at Akron?
• 11:10 Decision to Pursue a Doctorate Degree and How it Helps an AD
• 17:40 AD VANTAGE: Importance of Evaluating Head Coaches and Prepared for Searches
• 29:00 Men’s Basketball Optimism This Season
• 34:51 Approach to Jersey Patch and Facilities Naming Rights
• 38:05 Being a Branch of the Kevin White AD Tree