Disciple B. The scenario would have to be a precursor to the little picture Papias draws of himself trying to glean the teachings of the disciples of Jesus. So, maybe you have something there. Oh, I don't know.
Truth has an even slower growth rate than myth.
Marketing and PR spin would somehow seem a long way from the Theology Dept., but I sympathize with your plight and the formidable task ahead of you. But frankly, my suggestion would be to start by razing those Presidential towers and erecting smaller dormitories. The NT Studies program wouldn't do that, but the cancelled hockey team would.