There's not much more that can be said on Thursday's resignation of San Diego State Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel that hasn't been said. The full truth of what he did, or attempted to do, probably won't come out because of personnel rules and whatever settlement he and the school arrived at.
I'm pretty much on record as not being in his corner, because his actions hurt the reputation of the university, and this latest issue with trying to get reimbursed for a trip to have an affair with a married woman was just that, the latest. There were other things, and he came from Minnesota when that school was under a cloud.
I'd rather point to the future. The potential candidates -- the short list -- are strong. You have USD Athletic Director Ky Snyder, an SDSU alumnus who has done well at Alcala Park and has plenty of experience in local and national sports circles.
I personally am very impressed with Schemmel's assistant, Don Oberhelmen, who did a fine job today under stressful circumstances and represents the school well. He's young and might stay in place for a decade if hired.
I will also renew my call to consider Steve Fisher, who is gold for this university. No one represents the school better. Many head coaches of major sports double as ADs, particularly if they have trustworthy longtime assistants, like Brian Dutcher. Remember, they want someone new by March 1, after which Fisher will only have about a month's worth of games left.
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