[82lsju]

given my perception of the relative desirability of the job I would expect whoever is selected is unlikely to be celebrated here as a "great hire"

That's why I suggested the AD of Duke.

Stanford has cancelled the option to purchase Notre Dame Belmont which reduces some financial pressure but is an indication of a possibly tough financial environment over the next 4 years (lower NIH research and indirect costs, lower Federal scholarship aid, possible new tax on endowment).  The university subsidy for athletics is likely to be part of any cuts.

and she would see this job as better because?

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from Ann Killion

Muir will be stepping down after 13 years as Stanford’s athletic director. Thirteen very complicated years. 

Sure, Muir oversaw a department that won more than 30 national championships, eight Director’s Cups and set records for Olympic medals won by former or current Stanford athletes. On his watch, a winning Stanford football program that he inherited went to three Rose Bowls, winning two. Women’s basketball won another national championship.

But Muir’s tenure may be most remembered for his decisions that hurt Stanford’s image, ripped at the fabric of Stanford athletics and put the university at a competitive disadvantage.

Because of those decisions Muir lost the trust and confidence of many key alumni, coaches and donors to the athletic program. And it’s not clear that he ever regained the trust critical to running a large, historically influential department. 

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annki...b0d57f2520

[82lsju]

given my perception of the relative desirability of the job I would expect whoever is selected is unlikely to be celebrated here as a "great hire"

That's why I suggested the AD of Duke.

Stanford has cancelled the option to purchase Notre Dame Belmont which reduces some financial pressure but is an indication of a possibly tough financial environment over the next 4 years (lower NIH research and indirect costs, lower Federal scholarship aid, possible new tax on endowment).  The university subsidy for athletics is likely to be part of any cuts.

and she would see this job as better because?

---

from Ann Killion

Muir will be stepping down after 13 years as Stanford’s athletic director. Thirteen very complicated years. 

Sure, Muir oversaw a department that won more than 30 national championships, eight Director’s Cups and set records for Olympic medals won by former or current Stanford athletes. On his watch, a winning Stanford football program that he inherited went to three Rose Bowls, winning two. Women’s basketball won another national championship.

But Muir’s tenure may be most remembered for his decisions that hurt Stanford’s image, ripped at the fabric of Stanford athletics and put the university at a competitive disadvantage.

Because of those decisions Muir lost the trust and confidence of many key alumni, coaches and donors to the athletic program. And it’s not clear that he ever regained the trust critical to running a large, historically influential department. 

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annki...b0d57f2520