we are living in a time where "past experience" is not overly helpful. obviously universities have many decisions re students and athletics is only one, although for some a major source of revenue.
And while I am cautioned about including Politics/politics on this board - in this new-normal "political bias" is involved. examples- ex football coach running for Senate in Alabama, WNBA and Senator in Georgia, ESPN including political/sports commentary. And I remember comments, pro and con when Obama completed his mad madness ballot.