[Goose]

The fact that this process is dragging on so long is not a good sign.  Stanford is going to end up hiring someone who was far down on the list.  Might as well stay with Reich.

Staying with Reich is not an option, he doesn't want the job.
 
IMO one can't conclude anything based on the "process dragging on so long". It is quite possible the anointed coach has ongoing other responsibilities. Announcing his departure at this moment might not be an option he would entertain. He may feel he owes his team and his employer his best efforts until his team's season is over. What a concept!

[Goose]

The fact that this process is dragging on so long is not a good sign.  Stanford is going to end up hiring someone who was far down on the list.  Might as well stay with Reich.

Staying with Reich is not an option, he doesn't want the job.
 
IMO one can't conclude anything based on the "process dragging on so long". It is quite possible the anointed coach has ongoing other responsibilities. Announcing his departure at this moment might not be an option he would entertain. He may feel he owes his team and his employer his best efforts until his team's season is over. What a concept!