So, consider me one of the few that initially thought "BBB" was short-sided thinking when his name was being brought up during the season. The expectations he would have to live up to would be so monumental, I think anything short of multiple MNC would be considers ho-hum by many.
However, my view on this has evolved as so too the situation in Coral Gables. Simply put, Butch is the only viable person at THIS STAGE in the game. Here's why:
1. BOT completely ****ed up the timing of the pending Golden firing - time to do it was after pitt loss, or last year depending on who you ask.
2. Transition of powers Shalala to TBD. This put excess strain on the BOT to make a decision on a coach that will ultimately be her for a few years which wasn't approved by the new President (I feel like this is giving too much power to the new prez. BOT needs to make decisions and act like a governing body, not defer to a president on matters of athletics)
3. Davis has been campaigning to get back in Miami. A proven commodity with a track record of elite success is begging to come back to an institution that notoriously underpays their employees. No brainer right
4. Davis is a perfect gap person for the short term future of the program. He more than likely will be willing to come into a role where he is given a fixed number of years (something you couldn't do with someone who is younger), and be allowed to hand pick and groom a future Head Coach in waiting which can serve as an OC or DC while Butch is rebuilding. This would allow for the BOT to make a decision which would not force a coach on an incoming president, and will give the president some power to yay or nay any future coach.
5. If rumors are accurate with this ex-Nato guy being the new President, him and Butch are tight.