It's been awhile since I have posted but came across this article by our old buddy Herb Gould. Not sure when it was written (it's not dated) but he presents an interesting alternative involving Lubin and Josh Whitman:
http://theaposition.com/herbgould/football/1732/a-primer-on-illinois-athletic-director-situation
http://theaposition.com/herbgould/football/1732/a-primer-on-illinois-athletic-director-situation