Duff, I agree. I also think Norm has much more autonomy than the others.
Not sure what to think of all of this. On one hand, I do think the AD would step up and issue some kind of statement about Norm's continued committment to the team (if he is able). The fact that they haven't, and that there was a presser today, seems fishy.
I don't know much about Stoops as a DC but I have watched him as a HC. He doesn't strike me as a Ferentz kind of guy. In fact he seems like an asshat. Then again, Ferentz did make a point of stating publically that he planned to call Stoops after he was fired and even then that seemed a bit of a pointed comment.
As for adding Stoops to the mix, I wonder how he'd do with Coach K. He's a firey guy as well and I have to wonder how they'd work together. It'll be really interesting to see how this all unfolds and, if it happens, it opens up all kinds of crazy scenerios once KF chooses to retire.