To be clear: Close analysis revealed Rood supported the what the Swift Vets were saying although he took the position that he was coming out in defense of Kerry.
Almost everything he has said has been shown to buttress the SV documentation and testimony.
I'd have to reread the article for some details. Rood definitely came out under pressure from Kerry. IIRC, he didn't say he supported Kerry in total, but did agree with one of Kerry's Silver Star versions regarding the single VC. His primary justification for talking was to get his version on the record, let the chips fall where they may.
A few people guessed, without reading the article, that Rood's recollection and story would not contradict Elliott's problem with the Silver Star citation. My only point being, "close analysis" was done before Rood came out. And still, the media has not identified and expressed the relevant points of contention regarding the Silver Star.
This bodes positive for extended media attention.