re: -It’s finally over- He’s Gone

So WTF does it hurt if they say no as long as you aren't a fricking dumbass like Battle and conduct the search completely in the public eye?

Battle got some positive feedback and jumped on a plane with some other Bama guys and flew to Wichita to speak with Marshall about the job, all public knowledge. Marshall and his agent played Battle for the fool he was. IF, back channel communications are very, and I mean VERY encouraging, as in we're coming to work out the contract details, you get on the plane, otherwise, you don't do that. It blew up in his face in a very public way and he grabbed the first guy to come along and express interest in the job in Avery. He could have done much worse, but he could have also done better. He just wanted it over.

Byrne is an experienced AD and won't be so ham-handed. I trust him to make the hire, even if it's a name I don't know or aren't thrilled with. Bohannon is looking OK so far, and Byrne has an impeccable pedigree. Let him work, you might be pleasantly surprised.