Originally Posted by Kasept

Coach,

I wouldn't condemn Raffetto for offering answers to the questions I asked him. He starts in the job Friday... As to his hire, Raffetto's background is almost entirely East Coast based. I think the California people reached to him as someone who would bring at least a different regional perspective.

Recognize that the issue with bringing in 'fresh blood'' from outside the industry is getting them up to speed with the intricacies of the job(s).