I think what is meant is that donors were in a wait and see mode, knowing there most likely would be a coaching change, and then were excited about Niko. The combo created a honeymoon period where Niko could hit the fundraising hard with a high level of success.
I wish the U would just get ASU on their hockey schedule every year, with the away games in February. Great way to get fans to travel. I would probably go every year.
Both schools fit academically with the B1G...tons of research. I also think there are a lot of alum from B1G schools who live out there. Stanford brings in another rival of the Irish.
If it were up to me. I'd retire Stewart's jersey on this play alone...
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