Michael Bidwill

[Garthshort]

Like most of the posters on this board, I'm very impressed/happy with BASK, but I also, want to add MB to that list. However, I want to say that I don't know a lot about MB. I do know that:
1. He's a graduate of St. Louis University with a legal background.
2. He's an accomplished pilot.
3. Under his leadership, the team has flourished.

What I don't know:
1. Is he married?
2. Any children?
3. Is there an official bio?

Any info would be appreciated.

 

[Catfish]

I believe he has a background as a US prosecuting attorney. And I am pretty sure he is married--------don't know about children. And you are right Garth---------he deserves a TON of credit for how this franchise has begun to flourish------He began promoting Keim while Graves was still the GM, from scout to Head Scout, then to director of player personnel,------eventually making him a Vice President in charge of player personnel as he tried to give him more and more influence in the development of the team. It ultimately became necessary for him to convince his father to relinquish operations of football in the organization, and give him control of football operations, (which caused a rift with his brother, Billy Jr.). Eventually he convinced his father that Graves had to go. That is when he promoted Keim to GM and the two of them hired Arians as head coach and allowed him to create a huge coaching/teaching staff. Things have been progressing nicely since that time.

 

[D-Dogg]

And he was instrumental in getting the stadium built. Every time I walk into that mecca I thank Mike Bidwill for driving that deal home.

 

[Garthshort]

But why so little about his private life?

 

[frankeegee1]

+1 in my book for Mr. Bidwill.

 

[82CardsGrad]

And he was instrumental in getting the stadium built. Every time I walk into that mecca I thank Mike Bidwill for driving that deal home.

Just wish they put it downtown instead of on a farm...

 

[football karma]

Just wish they put it downtown instead of on a farm...

Thank then Mayor Skip Rimza for that. He got cross wise with the Bidwills during the stadium drive- actually was against it. Worked against a fairly central Tempe/ east Phoenix location just north of the river bottom.


Add to it that Phoenix voters were still angry about the D Backs stadium and passed a law saying any spending on sports or entertainment more than $3million had to be voter approved.

Mike B is now a good owner-- he's come way up the learning curve quickly. Give him credit for that -- not sure Dan Snyder has learned yet.

 

[Mitch]

MB is THE MAN!

Here is a great New York Times article about MB:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/03/s...-and-team-president-michael-bidwill.html?_r=0

Check my new avatar: that MB's wife, MB, BA's wife and BA.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

Does he like Ice Cream?

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[JCSunsfan]

I believe he has a background as a US prosecuting attorney. And I am pretty sure he is married--------don't know about children. And you are right Garth---------he deserves a TON of credit for how this franchise has begun to flourish------He began promoting Keim while Graves was still the GM, from scout to Head Scout, then to director of player personnel,------eventually making him a Vice President in charge of player personnel as he tried to give him more and more influence in the development of the team. It ultimately became necessary for him to convince his father to relinquish operations of football in the organization, and give him control of football operations, (which caused a rift with his brother, Billy Jr.). Eventually he convinced his father that Graves had to go. That is when he promoted Keim to GM and the two of them hired Arians as head coach and allowed him to create a huge coaching/teaching staff. Things have been progressing nicely since that time.

Not married, never been married.

 

[Reddog]

MB is THE MAN!

Here is a great New York Times article about MB:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/03/s...-and-team-president-michael-bidwill.html?_r=0

Check my new avatar: that MB's wife, MB, BA's wife and BA.

Wife or girlfriend/date?

 

[Mitch]

Wife or girlfriend/date?

My mistake---I saw the lovely lady with MB in other photos so I assumed she is his wife.

 

[Redheart]

Stalker alert; Run Mike!

 

[Capital Card]

Like his father, Michael attended Georgetown Prep Private Academy in Washington DC. I think it's the oldest all male prep school in the country. Very prestigious.

Knowing Redskin's fans attitude toward the Cards during our old NFC-East days, I've always suspected Michael developed his desire for a competitive franchise through ridicule endured from his time there.

Go Cards!!!

 

[Catfish]

Not married, never been married.

Thanks for the clarification--------I spent time with him when they were trying to get the Stadium done at Rio Salado Crossing in West Mesa. on the Tempe border. Mesa's Mayor at the time was dead set against the proposal too as was Skip Rimsa for PHX. I walked my whole precinct contacting voters to help the issue, but it went down in flames due to heavy mormon turnout against it. He had invited my wife and me to the victory party at the Mesa Hilton, but it turned out to be less than a party---almost a wake. He's a very nice man.

 

[oaken1]

do ya think of Jake Plummer when you walk in too??

 

[Dback Jon]

do ya think of Jake Plummer when you walk in too??

whiskeyTangoFoxtrot

 

[pinetopred]

To me that's the best part he runs this franchise but it's behind the scenes whatever were doing keep it up tired of the 5-11 years and don't need the owner to be the front man aka cowgirls

 

[Stout]

whiskeyTangoFoxtrot

Makes me want to write a longing letter to Jake the Snake

 

[oaken1]

whiskeyTangoFoxtrot

oh gee don't start that Jon...I don't even dance........

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I wish the stadium wifi was as great as he makes it out to be in his latest commercial. Most people I know can barely get any signal, even with wifi enabled. Amazingly it is better before and after the game is played - almost as if it is intentionally blocked during the game. Meh.

 

[Brak]

I wish the stadium wifi was as great as he makes it out to be in his latest commercial. Most people I know can barely get any signal, even with wifi enabled. Amazingly it is better before and after the game is played - almost as if it is intentionally blocked during the game. Meh.

I'm in 114/row 32 (actually upgrading to 110/37 this year, but I digress) and was completely unable to use wifi until 2014. It was actually quite usable at my seat, and I was able to semi-reliably stream Sunday Ticket at my seat, which was 100% impossible prior to 2014. Hopefully it works as well at my new seats this year.

 

[D-Dogg]

It was much better last year but still kind of terrible. It was literally unavailable in my seats (117 row 5) until last year.

 

[cardfaninfl]

Not married, never been married.

My mistake---I saw the lovely lady with MB in other photos so I assumed she is his wife.

My respect for Micheal Bidwill just got turned up to 11.