Patterson and Brandon didn't fail because of limited experience in college athletics administration -- they failed because they were assholes.
This post will probably cost me a job, eventually. That's fine.
That's the thing about people like Steve Patterson and Dave Brandon. They're the neurotic personality that compulsively searches their name on Twitter, noting every snarky quip or honest blog post or column that honestly assesses the tragically awful job they did as the heading up two of the nation's premiere collegiate athletic departments.
So, Steve & Dave, if you're reading this, write my name down.