Where the Power Really Lies

Matt Hayes of Sporting News wrote an interesting article about the balance of power in college football. He contends that, in reality, Athletic Directors wield less power in hiring and negotiating processes than would be imagined. The Texas Tech-Mike Leach contract saga, in which AD Gerald Myers finally reneged his stance on Leach's contract clause, further illustrates that coaching decisions are really made up top by the University's President and Chancellor. See the full article here: Athletic Director's Better Beware after Leach's Deal