Good piece by my colleague Chip Scoggins on Pete Najarian in today's paper.
In an ideal situation, I would argue against hiring a businessperson to run a Big Ten athletic department.
The Gophers' athletic department is the opposite of an ideal situation.
We keep hearing that the administration is leaning toward hiring Beth Goetz. I can't see anything in Goetz's resume that indicates she is prepared for or qualified for this job.
Let me ask this: Would any other Big Ten university hire someone of her qualifications to run their athletic department?
I say no.
Is Najarian the right person?
Again, not in an ideal situation. But let's simplify this job. The Gophers need someone who can hire good coaches and raise money.
