[Card10Fan]

Of course the AD has the power

This. Of course Tara must have influence, but the buck stops with the AD. If the AD refuses to exercise that power or is happy with the current state, that is on him not Tara. Full stop. I don’t care how much influence she may or may not have.

Even if AD has power, Donahoe just made reference over the weekend to how much Tara Vanderveer vouched for him to to get the AD job. Would he be willing to cross her if Tara really wants Paye to get another year when he's in his first year on the job? I'm not sure. I also got another email response from the AD but no mention if aything will still be shared publicly. His words. 

 "I can assure you that we are engaged and focused on this topic."  

[Card10Fan]

Of course the AD has the power

This. Of course Tara must have influence, but the buck stops with the AD. If the AD refuses to exercise that power or is happy with the current state, that is on him not Tara. Full stop. I don’t care how much influence she may or may not have.

Even if AD has power, Donahoe just made reference over the weekend to how much Tara Vanderveer vouched for him to to get the AD job. Would he be willing to cross her if Tara really wants Paye to get another year when he's in his first year on the job? I'm not sure. I also got another email response from the AD but no mention if aything will still be shared publicly. His words. 

 "I can assure you that we are engaged and focused on this topic."