re: Could Mullen co exist with Barry Alverez

Thanks Bucky, good explanation.

My mother's family were from northern Wisconsin and they all went to school in Madison, so I know how unique UW is. Great academic tradition centered in a liberal-populist town centered in a conservative State with a history of Bob LaFollett and 40 years of socialist government in Milwaukee. That's a political melting pot that could make any outsider feel disconnected.

I'll back off of my previous criticisms of Alvarez, mea culpa. However the perception that the loss of these two coaches is his fault is what the UW community will have to deal with now. It may not be justified, but that's what they will have to overcome during this search. A succession plan for Alvarez and emphasis on the academic control of decisions effecting the football operations need to be incorporated in the candidate interviews. Even with a 'local' guy like Doeren or Chryst.

Anderson's resignation is upsetting, however UW will overcome this. The new coach just needs to know exactly what his responsibilities are at such a strong academic university. As you say, "And Wisconsin is nothing compared to dOSU, Michy, Bama, LSU, etc." But to be more correct, they are nothing like Wisconsin. Thank God and frick 'em Bucky.

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Edited to add: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is now reporting that Chryst is the guy. As a native of Madison, I think we can all say he'll fit in just fine. Congratulations to the UW community.