"TC is more than qualified" - and yet you have never met her - hahahahahaha!!!
How many AD's have ever "met" the coaches they interview to hire? In any line of work, many people are hired without the initial benefit of "meeting" someone prior to the interview. Most people attempt to put their best foot forward in an interview. That doesn't necessarily mean they are either fit for the position or don't have some hidden personality trait that shows up later (i.e. abusive coaches - which there are plenty). Riddle me this - how come there are a handful of narcissistic, abusive and twisted coaches who are able to continue even though their AD's not only have "met" them but are aware of their character flaws.
Most AD's are talking to other AD's or other sources "in the know" on top of the job interview, and perhaps there are follow up interviews as well with more individuals responsible for the hiring (or at least have input).
As a former Marine Officer, that title carries a little bit of weight, regardless if that person has met me. You respect the rank, but it's up to the individual to prove their value, worth and integrity. The credibility and reputation gets you in the door, the character keeps you there.
TC has more than proven herself to be a worthy candidate (whether she is currently or not doesn't matter for the sake of this argument). When you are trusted on many levels by people who are trusted and proven themselves, that carries immense weight. If that wasn't the case then Cindy Timchal's coaching tree should be short. It's not. Being in the presence of greatness produces greatness.
Just because I've never met TC, doesn't mean I don't know many people (coaches, teammates, etc) who have. Just because I've never met TC doesn't mean I don't have the capacity to be a good judge of character based on her experience and body of work. "You judge a horse by the races they've been in".
