It was his decision as much as it was Fuente's. It's his defense after the bowl game and he has a say in who he retains and who he releases.

Going back four years, Fu being hired was contingent on how he and Bud got along. He was basically told to make it work. I don't recall any new head coach being told that he HAD to keep the current DC because he couldn't choose his own.

Charlie being let go doesn't move my needle.