Here's a wild possibility.
The investigation is occurring because comments made by a former player and issues that came up in the previous investigation have given the President and the AD concern that there may be problems. And so, they have hired a firm to track these issues down.
Maybe they don't have an agenda other than getting at the truth here because they are both doing their job in an intelligent and honorable fashion. And maybe when it's over, they find out that Flood hasn't done anything wrong other than perhaps taking an educational perspective toward drug violation issues.
Maybe it's not too bad. And if not, then KF's future will be decided by what JH thinks the state of the program currently and the potential for improvement is given our financial situation.
Pretty tin hat I know, but not beyond the realm of possibility.
it's not wild at all. i think this is exactly what is going on.
i think the admin wants to keep Flood and the price for his actions around the improper email is the suspension, period.
however, this new allegation about the drug policy violation was made by an ex-player. and they are getting their facts, just like the way they collected their facts about the email. if they do not act on it, it can be considered a negligence, which can put their jobs at risk.
also, it is possible that they have retained a different law firm that is more experienced in drug policy implementation.
and, of course, i would expect a finding to lead to another decision by the admin. if the protocol was followed and was found working, then no correction may be recommended. if not, then they may recommend corrective actions. if, someone violated a policy, then punishment will be delivered. looks like a standard protocol to me. often enterprises retain legal firms to things like this because you need an external objectivity and expertise. this is cost of doing business. not Barchi's fault. i don't like Barchi, but he is doing the right thing here in my book.