But it’s not limiting at all

I listed below there are 8 alums at top division 1 programs. I would bet that ND has the most alums as Div 1 ADs of any school in the country.

I think an alum is helpful, though certainly not the most important characteristic of an AD. But it helps and the experience of being a successful AD at a top Div 1 school is probably the most important.

I don’t mind if it was decided that the current AD at Duke, OSU, or UNC was not a fit, but they should have at least been interviewed and strongly considered.