That wasn't my take away from the article. Some sources said they worked their butts off, and the one example given was that they considered getting Clinton involved at the last minute when Shalala wouldn't return their calls. Jacobs also cited Jurich as one of the three factors, meaning that he outworked Manuel. Jacobs's other two factors were also things that UConn controlled or at least influenced with insufficient effort: (1) The perception--not the reality--of our football program; and (2) the awareness that we have no other options. The first indicates a poor sales job; the latter indicates a poor negotiating strategy. Louisville did a better sales job with a worse product, and it bluffed its leverage. Game, set, match.