The Bristol folks are going to let us know what they're thinking at some point down the line. Mike Hamilton [Tennessee AD] and I both feel like we've got to listen.

Right after us (in '08), they have Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State and Penn State. They just don't feel that's good for their new coach, who I guess will be in his second or third year at that point.

Before a final decision is made, we've got to talk to the young man.

I suspect that [the decision] will rest with me. At this juncture, all three of us are on the same page. ... We're going to deal with it in what we think is an appropriate manner, and one that's fair and firm.

The younger generation is willing to get very personal on the Internet.

We don't socialize men appropriately to deal with those situations, ... in the face of danger.

I have said many times I work with the best head coach in America in terms of working with people. I'm very pleased that we were able to get this deal done.