Frat, you just never know. I think this is former Board Chair Tony Clayton's last board meeting before he is gone. Never know what he might do.
Also this is not a popular recommendation so who knows what some of the members are thinking. A lot of them are new to the process. Not the same ole board.
As for opening the search up again if they say go back and bring us another recommendation. Then I would imagine our AD would have to contact Spady next or one of the other semi finalists. It just depends on how the board votes. We will see at 1:30 when they meet. Never know how many influential SU alums are trying to talk some of these board members about this decision.