I haven't seen any evidence that the owners are forcing this move and I don't think anyone should assume that they are. However... You are right... To get to the heart of any problem... You gotta go right to the top because they hire the people who hire the people. From an outsider... My guess is that 4 90 loss seasons are forcing this move and even that could be wrong. There is a possibility that the reason for this move is... Ummm.... nothing any of us have thought of. Very few Managers last with a team as long as Gardy did. It's the nature of the beast and I'm sure everybody involved knows this.