I think that the whole thing was done professionally and in keeping with the integrity and process paths that Smith brings to MU. Corny was given the Coach in Waiting position; that is probably why he didn't bolt elsewhere when opportunities arose. It would have been a total flop on the universities part if they had not given him a chance after making that commitment to him earlier. And in a distant view, this was all part of how they were going to depart from their agreements with DD, and/or upon his retirement. In essence, we get a guy who knows basketball, can communicate with players today, has the respect of the coaching staff, and isn't obsessed with how he got the job. Good job Brad Smith, and thanks for having the team spirit to get it done, Christian Spears. Proud of MU in this case and desperately hoping for the success of a great MU grad and upstanding, God-fearing young man.
Go Herd.