because joe c got worked and he's helping him out.
the hire will have the perception of a letdown, even if in reality its solid.
i get that riley looks that he ran scared, but is this a legit critique of even bigger 'super conferences'...are you really gonna get that many opportunities to win it?
so much competition.
oh, money's great, but the conference will also protect its bellcows, even moreso.
we've seen that...