Feinstein and Abrams are two obvious choices for additions to the panel. I feel they had the maximum number of people that was practical. Who would you have removed?
As much as I liked Bilas' performance it's not really his "beat". I would say the same about Feinstein. They are more straight "sports" reporters (despite Bilas' J.D.)
Here's what Feinstein said back in May
http://articles.news.aol.com/sports/_a/dukes-handling-of-lacrosse-mess-has-been/20041202125109990001
Unlike so many media people, there's not a thing in this article he'd have to change. I'm sure he'll have a book out on it at some time in the future. Maybe he can get Brodhead the negative attention he deserves.
I, frankly, I would have substituted Abrams for Bilas or perhaps Footlick. And if you could have gotten K.C. Johnson, I would have subbed Johnson and Abrams for Bilas and Footlick.
To be fair, however, we don't know who was invited and couldn't make it.
Feinstein is probably too hard left to either offer an opinion on this OR to be fair on this allegation.
Abrams is not a reporter anymore. He might well not have wanted to involve himself such a panel because of his new position.