That's certainly what will happen if no pressure is applied. It is, however, difficult to see how an athletic director can stay in office after he has lost most of the fans.[/QUOTE]
I wouldn't say that he has lost most of the fans. What you see on these boards could actually be just a vocal minority of the fans. I would contend that if you took a survey, most WF alumni would say that Ron Wellman has done 100 times more for WF than all the people on this board who are constantly trashing him. That's why he's still here and why, as Dirk said, he's going to continue to be here....even if the people on this board puts up billboards and flies banners until hell freezes over. These are only small, insignificant people who are just beating their chests to pump their own egos. They have no influence at all over whatever is ultimately going to happen. They are just venting their emotions. Nothing else to see here.
Pre-Buzz, I would agree Ron Wellman had nearly 100% support from fans. He has done a tremendous job in improving facilities and fundraising. However, his handling of the Buzz situation has just about everyone I have spoken to very upset. In addition, almost every supporter I have told about him hiring a criminal as his finance director wants Wellman gone. The best thing he has going for him is ignorance from the big donors. When the word gets out about his questionable ethics, I imagine most supporters will not be pleased. It's simply not acceptable for the Athletics Director to continually go against the Wake Honor Code.
In regards to egos, for me, this is about right and wrong. I am speculating but I imagine most of the others on here feel the same way.