Maybe Ilitch made a mistake by sending mixed signals. Maybe he simply didn't know. If he shows an effort, and then a stronger financial commitment, the public will give him another shot. Nine years into his ownership, he's still looking for direction, for a strong leader. He won with the Wings by picking the right people.
Baseball is tougher, but some principles still apply.
If you can't find someone to do a job, you do it yourself. Bob Wojnowski's column appears regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.