Thank you to Pikiell and staff for building this program up from a dark place and achieving success. Best of luck to all (and it seems by "all" that means everyone to Rutgers except Chapman? No love for Chapman?).
That said, I'm pleased it appears there will be a clean sweep of the coaches, many support staff (and perhaps forthcoming players?) and a new build. Despite the likelihood there will be a dip from being near the top for 2-3 years, it's the right move.
Why? Don't know if this is a unpopular opinion or not, but I'll say it: The previous coaching staff underachieved.
SBU had a long string of very good players and teams, certainly one of the best strings of players and teams the AE has seen in a long time (Dougher - Warney) And I know (as Pikiell often said) it's hard to get over the hump and win. But to only achieve the one and only prize once (and barely at that)....? Frankly, I think this was a pretty easy call for Heilbron to make. Gamble? Yep. But with the larger support of university, facilities, and staff still holding up the foundation, you have to try to build something even better.
I hope Heilbron gets his guy. I trust he will.