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    Adams said several other candidates were considered, though he did not name them, and that he wants Isch to pursue the kind of agenda Brand laid out. "He (Isch) served as liaison to the search group that brought Myles Brand into this organization, and if we don't get the financing right, all the other association goals would be moot. So the board has full confidence in Jim Isch's ability ... We will move ahead with Myles' goals." Isch joined the NCAA's staff in 1998 after holding administrative posts at Arkansas, Kansas State and Montana State. Full Article at Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
    He (Isch) served as liaison to the search group that brought Myles Brand into this organization, and if we don't get the financing right, all the other association goals would be moot. So the board has full confidence in Jim Isch's ability ... We will move ahead with Myles' goals.
    SOURCE: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2 months ago
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NCAA selects James Isch as interim president after Brand's death
  1. Myles did talk with me about the people in the association in which he had the most confidence ... He mentioned four or five people in that regard. He did not offer a belief in who the next interim should be and, as Myles usually did, he trusted the decision of the committee.
    SOURCE: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2 months ago
  2. I'm going to be reaching out to all the vice presidents, but I will be facing special reliance on the other three individuals who were part of the small group that helped direct and guide the association during Myles' illness ... I would intend to also expand that group some. At this point, I can't tell...
    SOURCE: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2 months ago
  3. We will continue to focus on academic reform, the fiscal stability of our organization and, most importantly, continue to emphasize the student-athlete ... Within the next few days, I will be reaching out to members of the athletic community and our staff as we chart our course.
    SOURCE: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2 months ago

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