Newsome would not bother me because his assumption of the job would be because he would have a long track record of accomplishment and achievement in a job even more demanding that our AD position.
The fact he once played for Coach Bryant would be far less important than his record as the GM for the Ravens.
I have NO problem with an alum being given consideration for any job at UA. But the mere fact they once worked for, played for, or knew Coach Bryant 25-, or 30-, or 35-years ago is much less important to me than what they have accomplished on their own and a demonstrated record of success in progressively more responsible jobs in the 35-, or 30-, or 25-years they since their connection to Coach Bryant.
Newsome fits that bill. Mal Moore does not.
Hell, Moore does not even have the mental courage to fire someone with two DUI CONVICTIONS and a third most likely forthcoming. Moore should not have to wait until Stabler resolves his current issue to make a move, but Moore just cannot do it. It is nice and commendable that Moore wants to stand by his personal friend, but Moore is giving the stamp of approval of THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA by allowing Stabler to call the shots on how and when the business relationship will end. And frankly, Dr. Witt deserves as much blame in this issue as does Moore.
I have stated earlier (here or not I am not sure), but Moore can fire Stabler and send a message that UA does not condone such a pattern of illegal and reckless behavior, and still stand four-square with Stabler as a personal friend until the end of time.
I am really irate at the message our administration is showing in this problem. This is about as easy a decision one can have in the matter of personnel, and we cannot even come close to getting this right. No wonder we cannot make a change in a head coaching position until a third-grader knows something must be done.
