re: Auburn's "HC" search is a disaster and embarrassment ...

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It’s amazing to me that trustees, all of whom are ultra successful and wealthy, aren’t able to think outside their bubble and comprehend how the average fan would react to Steele being hired

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A ton of those big money dudes see having access to the program as a really, really big deal and would rather have an 8-4 coach who gives them that access than a 10-2 coach who doesn't. It's just a different way of thinking than the typical fan. They see it as "I pay your salary, so you answer to me."