[tomcatfan722000]

Why would he even consider taking a step backwards to begin with?

I wouldn't call the ashland job a step backwards. Imagine what matney could do with his style and a talent like quinton baker. Also I believe the community support and booster support at ashland makes it very enticing which is why he listened. That being said it would be a divisive hire and he knows that. And some certain public tomcat figures wouldn't approve. So why would he leave JC for a situation where he would have to sell himself to some of the decision makers is why I don't think he takes the job.