[Treebound]

I agree with Garvin.  I think recent history favors an inside candidate and given Stanford's rise in prominence, I would rather promote from within.  I think it sends a strong positive message to those faculty interested in pursuing such a role. 

Regarding Etch, he spoke at the Freshman parents welcome event last week.  Knowing that the search was underway, I was looking for him to really bring a strong speech regarding the future.  He was solid, but it wasn't masterful imho.  I think that the taint of the GSB debacle may be too much to overcome.   

As for John H - he has been masterful and Stanford has benefited greatly from his leadership.  I'm thankful for his guidance and wit over the years.  He's a class act and he appreciates the student athlete, renaissance man/woman.

[Treebound]

I agree with Garvin.  I think recent history favors an inside candidate and given Stanford's rise in prominence, I would rather promote from within.  I think it sends a strong positive message to those faculty interested in pursuing such a role. 

Regarding Etch, he spoke at the Freshman parents welcome event last week.  Knowing that the search was underway, I was looking for him to really bring a strong speech regarding the future.  He was solid, but it wasn't masterful imho.  I think that the taint of the GSB debacle may be too much to overcome.   

As for John H - he has been masterful and Stanford has benefited greatly from his leadership.  I'm thankful for his guidance and wit over the years.  He's a class act and he appreciates the student athlete, renaissance man/woman.