Case #1:
Umile, Dick - I know that you are going to say that is ancient history.  BUT hey it is the same school.  Umile took a team to the NCAAs in the spring of 92 a year before the upgrades were even announced.
Barr, Ben - He had Umaine turned around and went to the NCAAs in 2024, the Alfond money was announced in Jan 2024, long after it could make any impact on that years Umaine's season.  We could all see the trajectory of Umaine before the gift.  For the kicker Barr was being paid $256k which is pretty much the same as Souza $240k 2024 salary.
There are 2 relevant cases right there for you.  I know they have been discussed before just wanted to refresh your memory.  I know neither will count for some reason, but mostly because they refute you.
Nobody gets the money without a coherent strategy which drives the actions on the detailed plan.  Very few get the real money without proving the first few steps are going have results, some track record of success  I am not seeing a communicated strategy from Souza and I am not seeing a track record of success on the ice.