[quote name=\'Mike Tennant\' post=\'168327\' date=\'Oct 31 2007, 10:48 AM\']
Allegedly, according to sources, the staff felt that Randy and Burton were the best two and the two camps got a little touchy about it--so no matter which of the two insider favorites was hired, it had the potential to cause personnell issues. Since no one wanted that, the decision was made to hire someone neutral to all sides. Thus, Rich was chosen.[/quote]
So he got the gig because nobody liked him! Now it all makes sense!