Editorial: Robinson’s elevation was a wise decision

Friday, Aug. 17, 2001 | 10:03 a.m.

Even those who believe John Robinson has done a terrific job as UNLV's football coach wondered whether he should also be the university's athletic director. But on Thursday the Board of Regents waived a rule that prevents a head coach from also being an athletic director, appointing him to both positions.

If there is anyone who can do both jobs, it certainly would be Robinson, who has had extraordinary success at both the college and professional levels of football. The university was fortunate when it was able to hire Robinson in 1998, and in just two short years he has turned that moribund program around. Now his deft touch can be lent to the rest of UNLV's athletics.

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