That like of thinking keeps Marshall in a rut. Keeping the same support of a failing program reinforces to Hamrick and the rest of Shewey that things are acceptable.
In Marshall’s current situation, having mediocre results is failing. Continuing the same level of support results in continued mediocrity (failure). On the other hand, if all support were to immediately cease, it would result in a year or two of disastrous results coming up, but it would result in change and the opportunity for the success Marshall has the ability to reach.
It’s taking a momentary step back for the potential of three steps forward.