Let's get this done. Pony up BC. Allocate the money - even if you have to dip into the $1.x Billion endowment fund. This is a once in a lfetime opportunity to put the BC hoops program on the national stage. Eff all of you who whine about the supposed "baggage." There are no saints in D1 basketball. This is an alum, who loves the school, who can flat our RECRUIT and COACH (an incredibly rare combo) - yes - even with the admissions criteria. This guy is a winner. He won't whine about restrictions, etc. He will win anyway. Again, perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity. Man up BC. Have some balls. For God's sake, have some brains. You may have to pay BP a lot more dough than the "safer" candidates; however, you will get that back in spades in terms of attendance, donor based seating, media revenue, etc. Be smart - do the right thing - hire to WIN - and become special. Even at $3M per year, Pearl is a bargain.
I will even help you with the marketing. First Midnight Madness = "Pearl Jam." Make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!