First of all, isn't it great to have a head coach who promotes his staff, allows them the opportunity to be heard and recognized. Dino had many solid traits, but his paranoia certainly wasn't one of them. Why would he alienate the alums, lock down the assistant coaches? Control freak? Who knows but the I really respect Fran for promoting his coaches.
As for Nixon not much detail other than I like the fact the OG was getting half the reps in the spring and his glowing appraisal of LG. This team has more weapons than anytime since coach P days and i get the sense they will all be used.
70 days and we get to see for ourselves although I get the sense Fran and clan will hold back a few treats for GT.