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Posted on: February 23, 2022 at 15:16:30 CT
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https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/2015/04/26/a-look-back-at-mike/21773968007/
March 26, 2006: Alden mishandles the inevitable decision to fire Snyder, whose program cratered after being placed on NCAA probation. That eventually leads to one of the most bizarre days in Missouri athletic history.
Alden’s relationship with Snyder had deteriorated to the point that the coach no longer spoke to the AD, so Alden sent radio commentator Gary Link to meet with Snyder on Feb. 9, two days after a dreadful loss at Baylor. There were conflicting reports about what was supposed to be communicated and what was heard, but Snyder promptly resigned.
Alden was ridiculed for sending an announcer to do his dirty work. MU Chancellor Brady Deaton conducted a quick internal investigation clearing Alden of wrongdoing, but Floyd and some curators were unsatisfied and commissioned a more detailed independent investigation, putting Alden’s job in jeopardy even as he searched for Snyder’s replacement.
On the day Alden planned to announce the hiring of Mike Anderson at Mizzou Arena, the press conference was put on hold while the curators met and reportedly considered whether to fire Alden. Reporters who gathered in the hallway at University Hall didn’t know if they were covering a wedding or a funeral. After a few hours behind closed doors, it was revealed that Alden had survived the power struggle with Floyd and was allowed to introduce his new coach.
March 26, 2006: Alden mishandles the inevitable decision to fire Snyder, whose program cratered after being placed on NCAA probation. That eventually leads to one of the most bizarre days in Missouri athletic history.
Alden’s relationship with Snyder had deteriorated to the point that the coach no longer spoke to the AD, so Alden sent radio commentator Gary Link to meet with Snyder on Feb. 9, two days after a dreadful loss at Baylor. There were conflicting reports about what was supposed to be communicated and what was heard, but Snyder promptly resigned.
Alden was ridiculed for sending an announcer to do his dirty work. MU Chancellor Brady Deaton conducted a quick internal investigation clearing Alden of wrongdoing, but Floyd and some curators were unsatisfied and commissioned a more detailed independent investigation, putting Alden’s job in jeopardy even as he searched for Snyder’s replacement.
On the day Alden planned to announce the hiring of Mike Anderson at Mizzou Arena, the press conference was put on hold while the curators met and reportedly considered whether to fire Alden. Reporters who gathered in the hallway at University Hall didn’t know if they were covering a wedding or a funeral. After a few hours behind closed doors, it was revealed that Alden had survived the power struggle with Floyd and was allowed to introduce his new coach.
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