Never insinuated the AD gave Bubba an ultimatum . The season was a disaster. Lots of players were fed up with the direction of the team. Bubba's the HC. New AD. Connect the dots...and I'm not even bringing the gobc into the equation.
To think the new AD didn't say anything to Bubba prior to the coaching changes after the NAU and season debacle is very naive.......very naive.
When players outwardly were expressing to Bubba their frustration in his convervative approach and lack of willingness to "go for it" as the season went along and ended....well pretty sure someone else stepped in.
All we have heard is how complex Rudy's offense was yet Lowell's grandson was calling out the plays correctly most of the time in our section before UND broke the huddle.........and I think he might be 8 or 9 years old?
So I'm to assume UND is nowhere on par with NDSU.......or SDSU on getting and retaining good coaches? I do remember a couple other good coaches that come to mind that applied when looking to replace Muss. I do see your point though.......if you are on staff take the opportunity and run with it. If you are not on staff but UND is an intriguing situation wait until UND clears house again throw your hat into the ring.
This hire was predictable. Whether one thinks it's a good, bad or indifferent hire petey nailed it above. IMO this hire and what petey laid out only reiterates to me Bubba doesn't get it........at all.