he had his weaknesses and blind spots but, he built the program from the start and he created a good program despite the challenges he faced. He reached the point where he had taken the program as far as he could and change was necessary. However, despite any obvious personal disappointment he handled the transition with class IMO. That is why despite some of my own frustrations during his tenure he earned my respect and gratitude given some time to mellow and reconsider. I am sure there are others that will disagree and that is their right, not saying they are wrong, just my perspective has changed over the years.