A whole series of questions here. If we do make a change, and I fear we won't, who actually handles the search/hiring process? I take it from past experience that the AD heads up the search but the final say comes from the BOT. When Chizik was hired, was there a committee formed or did Jacobs simply look to his own sources and go after who he wanted at the time? It seems I recall him being the sole mouthpiece during the entire process.
I just checked the list of trustees and I feel embarrassed to say that outside the Guvnah (Bama man) I really only recognized Jimmy Rane. Is he the most influential member on the Board? He's certainly the most recognizable. Are there other big money members on there that pack some punch? Is there anyone on there with the kahones (Women included) to stand up and tell Jacobs his performance ain't cuttin' it and it's time to move on? Are they in the same boat as Jacobs in that I'm sure some of them recommended JJ for AD but can't admit his suckage.
Let me also add that despite the general perception to the contrary, I don't believe Pat Dye has any influence whatsoever where this football program is concerned. Is he consulted from time to time? Probably. I think he did have a hand as far as giving his endorsement of Gene Chizik. But as for calling any shots...you'd never make me believe it. I think this athletic department is run by a very small and select group of people who most likely enjoy the control more than doing what's best for AU. And that goes against everything Pat Dye seems to stand for. My skreetz consist of a dirty 3 foot wide alley in the heart of the projects in downtown Cleveland. But I do hear enough to know Dye has very little access to anything or anyone of importance in that select group.
Where does change start if Chizik doesn't orchestrate a turnaround of Biblical proportions? Will change even be initiated with a 3-9 season? Is everyone scared to admit their own mistake and keep the status quo?