What a difference a week makes.

This time last week, Mike Alden was adamently denying he sent Gary Link to do his dirty work. After a week of scrutiny and pressure, his story briefly took an opposite direction, then reverted back to his original version.

Alden wants us to believe that he sent Gary Link to innocently gauge Quin's mood. The problem is Quin's resignation came from that conversation, so it is difficult to believe Link was stopping by to say "how ya doin', Quin?" Further, why did Alden express regret over sending Link to check on Quin? Alden's changing story is the first crack in the armor. The inconsistencies are significant in light of past mismanagement of the athletic department in times of crisis.

The bottom line is it's this type of arrogance and weasely management that the Missouri athletic department does not need. Mike Alden must be removed. If President Floyd and Chancellor Deaton support this decision, they will have atoned for past mismanagement and will deserve our support in moving forward.