MY has ties to Radford athletic leadership. Likely has someone he trusts who knows her work at Radford well.

Being Ballein's wife she is good hire politically. Ballein knows everyone and the good and bad on all involved with VT athletics over last quarter century.

Only possible downsides is it too good ole boy, local, NRV bubble hire. Raises nepostism issue to some degree as well.

If she has drive, passion & talent for job; this is best hire he could make. If lack of drive, passion & talent have been overlooked because she has all the right conections then it's a poor hire.