Comments on: Minnesota Thunder GM Djorn Buchholz Takes CEO Job with Austin Aztex

By: Peter Tomasino

Peter Tomasino — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:50:15 +0000

Best of luck to you Djorn. We truly hope you do well with the Austin Aztex. My hope is that the Thunder take care of the things that need to be addressed very soon,as its been dragging on for quite some time.
All those “hard working staff” you mentioned in your article need to be compensated for all their hard work, and need to be told the truth about what’s going on rather than given lip service as to when they are getting what is owed them!
You got out when you could, and have begun a new chapter in your life, and that is good. My daughter also was beginning a new chapter in her life working for the Thunder; a job she loved and learned alot from. Sadly, she’s also learned what happens when an orginazation such as the Thunder is mismanaged and the ramifications that follow.
Again, best of luck with the Aztex and if anything pops up in Texas, let her know, as working for a professional sports team is her passion and goal for her professional career. Peter Tomasino

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:50:11 +0000

Its Doubtful as they bought a franchise in the USL. A league headed for its demise. The top 3 teams in the league Portland, Vancouver and Montreal will likely be gone in 2011. USL is just not a sound investment.

By: nathan3e

nathan3e — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:51:39 +0000

Yes, there are plenty of teams in pro sports that build winning teams with negative cash flow. Off the top of my head, I can think of zero.

It does seem remotely possible that the people running Austin know more about Buchholz’s resume than Bill and Irv do. Maybe.

By: Brian Quarstad

Brian Quarstad — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:42:24 +0000

As always, thanks for your positive comments Irv!

By: Irv

Irv — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:38:39 +0000

Brian: I thought a GM in the USL was supposed to add to the positive cash flow? or do you think a GM should just be given a mountain of cash..I think they call it building a franchise, not buying one. There are plenty of teams in pro sports that build winning teams.

By: Brian Quarstad

Brian Quarstad — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:19 +0000

Thats really not fair Bill. He has never been allowed a team with a positive cash flow and he has always been handcuffed with financial issues every year with the Thunder.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:03:45 +0000

Really, what pedigree is that. He had one winning season in 5 years as the teams GM and they have financial problems. Seems like in any other sport he would be looking for a new career.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:43:35 +0000

We’re happy to get someone of Djorn’s pedigree here in Austin, and look forward to welcoming him when he arrives in November.

By: Neal

Neal — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:50 +0000

Congratulations, and best of luck in the new endeavor … Peace and futbol.

By: nathan3e

nathan3e — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:50:46 +0000

Well. I did not see this coming.