I think Harvey was just trying to show everyone that he's the chancellor, he makes the decision on who the next AD not TO. I don't think he's trying to be a rock star by any means, I just think he wants people to know he's in charge, he decides who wants running the Athletic Department because that's his job, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. Some may not like how it played out, but what can you do?
No. Harvey was just doing his job. This whole notion that he's throwing his weight around is baseless.
Totally agree. Harvey is sticking his neck out on this hire, and I respect the fact that he just didn't take the easy route, and promote a "Nebraska guy". Why would he carelessly hire someone when he knows that he will be fired if the new AD results in "Steve Pederson 2.0"?