1) A bit of a surprise, it seems, given some of the expectations, especially given diversity desirements.

2) was the USD lady really the most qualified female applicant? Gosh I hope not, just seemed odd. just seemed would have gotten 'more substance' in the final group.

2) Maybe seems to be a 'known' quantity. Definitely knows way around an Athletic Department.

3) at 49-50 years of age, a hire that could make Beach his last stop, which could be good

4) His expertise is something Beach is already excellent at - Compliance and supporting Student Athletes. Seems the Beach AD was already solid with teh nuts and bolts in those areas.

5) He inheriting great coaches. Why we have won Commie Cups while ADs have changed. The coaches are the ones closest to compliance, success, & student-athlete happiness.

6) Development and marketing. This is a big unknown. Does this guy know how to sell a product and get out of the office and beat the bushes. That'll be the most interesting thing. Nowhere on his resume. Keeping existing boosters/fans/alums happy is one thing. Adding to that and working with the NIL equation is a huge challenge.

7) What role will Apel take? He is the de facto leader of the athletic program, so that could be good if he's part of getting out there for support, marketing, etc. Assume Jane has relegated herself to attending games now.

8) Seems like an ok guy. What he's good at, Beach already does well. So remains to be seen what he'll ADD to athletics that won a Commie Cup with a temp.