The real question: How did Barchi fail to understand the reach of a college athletics scandal?
Once again there will be calls for leaders to leave, perhaps Hermann, perhaps Barchi.
Ray Lesniak and former Gov. Richard Codey, said Rutgers President Robert Barchi should be ousted.
Barchi released a statement Monday saying that the search and background check on Hermann were thorough.
Despite the latest resignations and the growing troubles for Rutgers, Barchi got votes of confidence Friday.
When Barchi watched the video he ordered Rice fired and asked for Pernetti's resignation.
Barchi said the remainder of the committee members will represent a cross-section of the university community.
State lawmakers want explanations from both Pernetti and Barchi on the initial decision not to fire Rice.
"I regret that I did not ask to see this video, " Barchi said when the Rice scandal broke.
Rice was fired on Wednesday, less than 12 hours after Barchi viewed the video for the first time.
Barchi agreed with the penalty without looking at the videotape, which was eventually aired by ESPN two weeks ago.
Through a school spokesman, Pernetti backed up his president and said Barchi did not view the video until this week.
Jordan met with interim athletic director Carl Kirschner over the weekend, and was to have met with university president Robert Barchi.
Rice was fired on Wednesday, less than 12 hours after university president Robert Barchi viewed the video for the first time.
After some six hours of questioning, the two men were allowed to return to their homes in Campione, said their lawyer, Pier Felice Barchi.
"I thank Carl for stepping up to take interim leadership of intercollegiate athletics, " Barchi said in a statement issued late Monday afternoon.
University president Robert Barchi's job appeared to be safe after getting a public nod of support from the school's board of governors.
At a news conference Friday, Barchi said he first saw the video this week, but was aware it existed in late November.
"Yesterday, I personally reviewed the video evidence, which shows a chronic and pervasive pattern of disturbing behavior, " Barchi said in a statement.
Pernetti initially said Tuesday he and Barchi viewed the video in December.
Jordan, who will also meet with Rutgers President Robert Barchi, left the Scarlet Knights as the program's career leader in assists and steals.
But even as some expressed support for the individuals involved, Barchi and Pernetti faced questions from faculty members and beyond over their conduct.
Later Wednesday, 13 faculty members posted a letter on the internet to the school's trustees and Board of Governors demanding the resignation of Barchi.
The controversy went public in April when ESPN aired the videos and Rutgers President Robert Barchi admitted he didn't view the video in the fall.
Barchi agreed with the penalty, choosing to follow the advice of Pernetti, university attorney John Wolf and an independent report prepared by an outside counsel.
Governor Chris Christie had backed Barchi following the Rice debacle.
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In an interview with WFAN Radio in New York on Tuesday, Pernetti said university president Robert Barchi also viewed the tape last fall and agreed with the punishment.
Barchi fired Rice and forced out athletic director Tim Pernetti.
Barchi, through a spokesman, didn't respond to requests to comment.
Rutgers officials, including Barchi, declined to comment about the lawsuit.
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