ISU could be a top AD job in the nation when it's all said and done, if you look at status of programs, financial position, and the built-in potential of CyTown. That's crazy when you consider Bruce Van de Velde was who we had immediately before JP.
I never figured Jamie to be a legacy type guy, and maybe he isn't the kind of guy looking to have his name plastered on a building some day. He comes across as a highly competent manager and maybe a bit of a bean counter. But this is so radical for the university and the community it's hard to view it any other way.