Due to the astonishing ineptitude of Blake James as Athletic Director at the University of Miami, we are calling for his immediate dismissal from the university.

Over the last seven years, the UM football program has declined in ways unimaginable. Bad coaching hires and overall mismanagement have lead to a once proud program becoming the laughing stock of college football. As the results clearly show, James has done nothing to improve Miami's standing in the college football landscape.

With the recent news of Alonzo Highsmith being considered as football Chief of Staff and James predictably dragging his heels on what should be a no-brainer hire, such a dereliction of duty requires immediate dismissal. Enough with the politics. It is time to start winning games again. 

Should other nuclear changes be made in addition to James' dismissal, so be it. But it starts at the top and as long as James is in charge of this program swirling the drain, the fear is no progress will be seen for years to come. No further evidence of validity of this request are needed after losses to FIU, Duke, and Louisiana Tech, amongst others.

It is time for REAL change by putting those who are successful, experienced experts at the helm. Those that pay their hard earned money to support this football program deserve better, and that needs to begin NOW.