In addition to everything else I believe and fear about this situation, this is EXACTLY right.
If you were going to pull the pin now, why wouldn't you hire someone with a proven track record as a head coach, as the A.D. stated in her press release announcing Rob's termination?
In fact, I have plenty of good friends who have long pushed for this move who won't be happy with the hire.
This just doesn't pass the look or smell test.