I've been told that the biggest issue handcuffing the situation is Bill's continued uncertainty. He finally publicly announced that he is returning for this upcoming season - but he has yet to convey to anyone (including those in the athletic department) that it will indeed be his final season. From everything I've gathered, BV is wary of the HCIW tag and would only be interested if he was granted the privilege of choosing the majority of the staff and would only be required to serve under Bill for one season before taking the helm.
As it sits right now, I would place the chance of this scenario materializing at around 10-20%.
this seems like exceedingly believable
This makes me very sad and frustrated and angry.
If BV is, indeed, talking to the AD about a HCIW position then Bill has laid out his exit strategy. BV wouldn't waste a breath with this school otherwise. This is obvious BS, not to bother contemplating about, from pvegs and whatever GP loser he's referencing.