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Ozy_Flame · 05-20-2023, 08:20 AM

I don't think Dubas walked in off the street and convinced the SSM Greyhounds to make him GM, especially at age 25, fresh out of school. Who is this, Robert California?

He interviewed for the job and got it, but the org - knowing his family with long history with the organization - obviously had trust in this guy that ran well back before Dubas applied for it.

He is a hard-working dude, but lets not pretend that nepotism wasn't an angle here. Because it most certainly was to put him in a favorable position to get the job.

I mean, from an article about his relationship with the franchise:

The pressure hardly took Dubas by surprise. Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, his family's past is intertwined with the franchise. His father is a former Greyhounds intern and his grandfather Walter coached the team from 1960-67, working at the Algoma Steel plant by day and stepping behind the bench at night.

I have a background in HR. Getting family and friends into positions isn't as uncommon as you would think. Look at O/G in the mid-2000s - perfect example.

05-20-2023, 08:20 AM	#166
Ozy_Flame Posted the 6 millionth post! Join Date: Feb 2002 Exp:	I don't think Dubas walked in off the street and convinced the SSM Greyhounds to make him GM, especially at age 25, fresh out of school. Who is this, Robert California? He interviewed for the job and got it, but the org - knowing his family with long history with the organization - obviously had trust in this guy that ran well back before Dubas applied for it. He is a hard-working dude, but lets not pretend that nepotism wasn't an angle here. Because it most certainly was to put him in a favorable position to get the job. I mean, from an article about his relationship with the franchise: The pressure hardly took Dubas by surprise. Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, his family's past is intertwined with the franchise. His father is a former Greyhounds intern and his grandfather Walter coached the team from 1960-67, working at the Algoma Steel plant by day and stepping behind the bench at night. I have a background in HR. Getting family and friends into positions isn't as uncommon as you would think. Look at O/G in the mid-2000s - perfect example.