Mr. Greenspan: where are you registered?

Everyone knows the drill. When you get the invitation in the mail, the first question that comes to mind is "where are you registered for gifts?"

The news came down yesterday, Rick Greenspan professionally proposed to Kelvin Sampson.

Memo to Rick Greenspan: Congrats on your first important hire. I know you hired the women's basketball coach and football coach since arriving in Bloomington, but you must know that those decisions don't really matter.

Hiring a great women's basketball and outstanding football coach at IU is akin to a CEO picking the perfect company to mow the lawn at the headquarters or picking the perfect company to provide coffee in the breakroom. Sure, those decisions are "important" and make life enjoyable, but the Mens Basketball Coach is THE MOST important decision.

How important you ask? Well, I would say you have married Kelvin Sampson. If he fails, you will not last. In fact, if Kelvin starts slowly, you will be replaced first. At your exit interview, no credit will be given for the womens basketball and football coach selections you made. The only decision that will matter is Kelvin Sampson.

You flew this flight solo. You didn't keep anyone informed of the process. That includes ex-players, fans, students, even the present players. As old blue eyes use to say, "You did it Your way."

As an alum, I hope you were right. If not, I will be the first to let you know about it.