2021 SMSU Mustangs

[SW_Mustang]

The fact that they went outside of the university to find an interim AD does not go unnoticed by me.

Yeah - like you said earlier, Steinbach was who I was thinking. Odd.

I'm just glad they didn't hire some guy with "credentials" from the west coast with no connection to the program. That hasn't ended so well for a lot of schools recently.

[Stanger86]

Interesting. I'm glad they hired a local guy who was a former athlete. Only interim, but still impactful.

The fact that they went outside of the university to find an interim AD does not go unnoticed by me.

[SW_Mustang]

We have our man.

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Interesting. I'm glad they hired a local guy who was a former athlete. Only interim, but still impactful.

[Stanger86]

We have our man.

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[Stanger86]

Any ties to Weiner Memorial? I would assume so.

No. Spelled differently. Weiner/Wiener.

[SW_Mustang]

You'll notice a local connection on the Hmielewski job, as he was recruited by Ben Wiener (son of Darrel and Karen)

Any ties to Weiner Memorial? I would assume so.

[Stanger86]

Here's the article from the Independent about Chris' departure. It goes into a lot more detail about the situation.

The tl;dr appears to be he simply got an offer he couldn't refuse to work for a company out of Sioux Falls.



Since he still has another month as the AD, he's in charge of starting the national search to replace Coach Nelson.

You'll notice a local connection on the Hmielewski job, as he was recruited by Ben Wiener (son of Darrel and Karen)

[SW_Mustang]

Here's the article from the Independent about Chris' departure. It goes into a lot more detail about the situation.

The tl;dr appears to be he simply got an offer he couldn't refuse to work for a company out of Sioux Falls.



Since he still has another month as the AD, he's in charge of starting the national search to replace Coach Nelson.

[SW_Mustang]

My gut feeling is that Tim Steinbach will be the interim...or at least he should be

I feel the same. Should be interesting.

[Stanger86]

Ha - that would be kinda neat. He gets my vote!

My gut feeling is that the separation is on good terms, based on the long article - but I don't know for certain. I certainly wish him the best moving forward.

It would be nice if we could find a replacement who is local/alumni instead of dragging in some assistant from a bigger school. My wish list simply includes someone who will support facility upkeep/upgrades, and someone who will fight to prevent sports from being cut. Preferably someone with some marketing acumen.

Not saying Chris wasn't those things, just saying that's what I want from the new guy.

My gut feeling is that Tim Steinbach will be the interim...or at least he should be

[SW_Mustang]

MrMustang aint gonna get hired. he ain't woke enough

It's mostly farm kids though, you'd do fine :)

Joking of course, mostly.

[SW_Mustang]

Jesse Nelson turned in his resignation today too.

I think it's just a coincidence, but still a couple of tough blows to the department.

[MrMustang]

MrMustang aint gonna get hired. he ain't woke enough

[SW_Mustang]

I would agree, this was a surprise. Gut feeling that they will promote from within. Maybe they should hire MrMustang?

Ha - that would be kinda neat. He gets my vote!

My gut feeling is that the separation is on good terms, based on the long article - but I don't know for certain. I certainly wish him the best moving forward.

It would be nice if we could find a replacement who is local/alumni instead of dragging in some assistant from a bigger school. My wish list simply includes someone who will support facility upkeep/upgrades, and someone who will fight to prevent sports from being cut. Preferably someone with some marketing acumen.

Not saying Chris wasn't those things, just saying that's what I want from the new guy.

[Stanger86]

Was not expecting to see this today.

Curious as to who will take over in the interim.

Chris Hmielewski announces resignation as SMSU Director of Athletics - SMSU Athletics (smsumustangs.com)

I would agree, this was a surprise. Gut feeling that they will promote from within. Maybe they should hire MrMustang?