is any indication on his view towards private schools. Depending on what questions were asked during his interview and how he answered them, he must have answered enough questions "right" to get the job. It is possible the ACC wants a leader that will continue taking the path where there is more of a public-private balance than the mere token private school that you see in the Big Ten and SEC. It is even possible that the ACC sees itself as another "Ivy League" because of how it orders its priorities.

1. Academics/Research
2. Athletics

Now that order probably wouldn't sit well with fans who would like to see the ACC and its members place more emphasis on athletics. The ACC may be fine with that because it is content being the third wheel or fifth wheel who is content doing its own thing.