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Were DiMare and Miller responsible for hiring Al Golden? How much of that was a Shalala decision? Are these the same dudes who were offended by Dan Mullen during his interview? These are important questions. These are the men responsible for either reviving us or driving the final stake through our skulls.
Miller is not really a football fan. His focus is on the medical school. DiMare is heavily involved in athletics and is probably the most influential donor in the athletic department.
When we hired Golden, the search committee was DiMare, Kosar and the AD.
DiMare wants Butch Davis.
I'm guessing DiMare was the chief proponent for Golden, since it's pretty well known that Trestmann was Bernie's preferred guy ...
Shouldn't the fact that DiMare was so wrong before give folks pause for his preference this time? Or, would that only matter if you didn't like his preference?
Also ... Who was offended by Mullen? was it DiMare? If so, another red-flag that he shouldn't be involved!
If he thinks coaches have to wait until after they've done something to have an ego, he's clueless, IMO.
i think DiMare and others knew that the Shapiro scandal was about to explode. at that juncture, in my opinion, they were not looking for the best football coach, but for someone that could help the program weather the storm. they knew shannon would collapse under the weight of the scandal or quit. they made a great selection in golden.

