And for all we know, he's been Dolson's guy from the get go...
Also, Stevens wouldn't be the first coach to say, "no", then be announced as the HC. Nor will he be the last.
My guess was Dolsons plan was this...
1. Ask /reach out to Stevens. When he says "No"---Ask again. Then again. After the restraining order is in effect, you drop it.
2. Beard.
I truly believe one of these two were the only two. You don't secure millions of dollars with a coach(es) in mind, that are less/equal to, to what you have/had.
I trust Scott.
Also, Stevens wouldn't be the first coach to say, "no", then be announced as the HC. Nor will he be the last.
My guess was Dolsons plan was this...
1. Ask /reach out to Stevens. When he says "No"---Ask again. Then again. After the restraining order is in effect, you drop it.
2. Beard.
I truly believe one of these two were the only two. You don't secure millions of dollars with a coach(es) in mind, that are less/equal to, to what you have/had.
I trust Scott.