I’ve got a bit of a different view on this. Not saying I’m right, but I feel Richo is the reason it is where it is.
We had heard the negotiations were taking place for upwards of 3 weeks. Maybe even at a stand still.
After his press conference on Tuesday, most of us here would have run through a brick wall for Richo based on what he delivered.
Imagine sitting across from the guy as Jarome Luai, listening to what his plans are and how Jarome himself is central to what they’re doing. Not only do we believe in you, we’re going to pay you well on top of that.
Jarome is a guy who Richo has rated for years and now finally has the chance to nab him, it’s genuine concrete interest in the player and the person and what they bring.
I think Richo is the sole reason things moved so quickly. He’s not even slated to start until the second week of January but made it a personal mission of his to get in front of Jarome and his management
The writing is on the wall for what type of CEO we now have, and he said it himself:
“It’s not about what you say, it’s about what you do”.
