As I mentioned in the Susan thread, Checchini didn't have a great record at Valpo, but Valpo had only beaten one team (Campbell) in the four years prior to Cecchini's arrival. And they had lost to multiple D2/D3 teams. It might have been the toughest D1 job in the nation.
He had a great reputation as Lehigh's offensive coordinator (and also as the OC for Harvard and the Citadel. May turn out to be a very good hire - if Bucknell gives him any support.