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Good list, but both of the coaches on the committe are woman's teams coaches. No mens team coaches on this committee. That could be an issue.

I know people don't always read so here are the committee members. Great to see Bushrod on the committee: The committee also includes: Mr. Jermon Bushrod '07 — President and Founder, Visualize and Rize Foundation; Pro Scouting Assistant, New Orleans Saints; former student-athlete Dr. Chris Cain — Chair, Dept. of English; Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Matt Chambers — Associate Provost for Administration and Finance Mr. Brian DeFilippis — Vice President, University Advancement Mr. Brendan Farrar — President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Mr. Todd Feuerman '87 — Director, Audit and Accounting, Ellin & Tucker; former student-athlete; TU Board of Visitors Mr. Geoff Gordon — Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Achievement Dr. Vernon Hurte — Vice President, Student Affairs Ms. Kathleen McQuiggan '90 — Partner, Artemis Financial Advisors; former student-athlete Mr. Don Metil — Head Coach, Women's Volleyball Ms. Diane Richardson — Head Coach, Women's Basketball Mr. Antwaine Smith — Senior Assistant Athletic Director for the Total Tiger Program Mr. John Yingling '71 — Chairman, Crawford & Yingling Insurance and Risk Management; former student-athlete

And we learned about the biology of Pythons

That’s a bit longer trip.

What, I think, would be very helpful and give the fans a better understanding of what this is all about.....is a statement from the President stating what her goal is for Athletics. Just saying "we want to win in football and basketball" would be insufficient. A thorough statement regarding both the competitive and financial aspects of athletics is important. A statement regarding how athletics is to be a part of the entire university experience....as opposed to just being an independent section. A statement clearly defining what is expected of coaches in regard to competition, graduation, fundraising and behavior are all terribly significant. I hope we don't get a "behind closed doors" selection. We also have to realize the world we live in. In the world of sports in media, you notice the announcers/analysts/broadcasters.....there is always representatives of both genders, of all racial backgrounds and total diversity. I know we are not supposed to be talking politics here....and I hope this is not viewed in that light. Without saying if it is good, bad or indifferent, the trend is now toward female ADs, i.e. Delaware----William and Mary, etc. Facts are facts...so nothing should surprise us.......My only hope is that this is an open process, with the President making clear the ultimate goal.