He had been interviewed in a previous search for our head coaching position, and had a longstanding good relationship with our staff. He wanted to seriously look at us, but things changed once his alma mater offered him an ideal job, in the same geographic area, for money he thought was above expectations, in the same conference we would have offered.
Maybe he felt so strongly about taking the Miami job, but didn't want to just cancel his visit. I think it may be possible that he and his wife decided to abide by their commitment, but to explain things had changed and a decision had been made. I know when I have to break bad news, I try to do it in person. Maybe he and his wife wanted to say thanks for the interest, thanks for the way you have treated us now and in the past, and we're sorry but we have chosen Miami. That would be acceptable, if true.
It fits what we know of Richt. It makes sense to break the bad news in person due to the relationship. Until we know what happened, it seems maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt.
Please don't jump down my throat. I'm just trying to think of a scenario that makes sense, and offer this as a possibility.
Maybe he felt so strongly about taking the Miami job, but didn't want to just cancel his visit. I think it may be possible that he and his wife decided to abide by their commitment, but to explain things had changed and a decision had been made. I know when I have to break bad news, I try to do it in person. Maybe he and his wife wanted to say thanks for the interest, thanks for the way you have treated us now and in the past, and we're sorry but we have chosen Miami. That would be acceptable, if true.
It fits what we know of Richt. It makes sense to break the bad news in person due to the relationship. Until we know what happened, it seems maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt.
Please don't jump down my throat. I'm just trying to think of a scenario that makes sense, and offer this as a possibility.
