I can speak from a position perhaps unique on these boards. I've actually sat down with Wellman, in nondescript conference rooms, and been absolutely bitched out for things I didn't do. I've seen him threaten to yank scholarships, to send foreign athletes back to their home countries, and yell at other coaches and administrators for not keeping their charges properly in check. He does indeed talk out of both sides of his mouth, and he does give coaches, in general, very short leashes. But one thing I will say, and others have suggested as much on this thread, his first -- and it seems, only -- priority is protecting Wake Forest's image and reputation. And this is where we find, in general, a fundamental divide between the win-at-all-costs, why-do-we-handicap-ourselves crew, and those that care about Wake Forest the institution, not just Wake Forest sports.
Now personally, I don't think the two are necessarily mutually exclusive, nor should they be. But we should at least collectively acknowledge that he's doing what he thinks is best for Wake Forest, even if we disagree.
If enough people wanted him fired, he'd be gone. The truth is that a whole lot of Wake Forest people care more about the reputation of the University than about the success of its sports teams.
