They're both very capable guys. They're both very different. Ultimately, what it came down to, in my opinion, was what I thought was a better fit for our program.

I think people expect some type of inflationary increase. And since ticket revenues are a major contributor to (the athletic department's) funds, we're inclined to increase prices once in a while.

The smaller schools weren't ready to fund all of the increases. I am just disappointed it didn't get passed.

At first, it'll be individual actions on the part of individual contributors.

In the final analysis, synthetic and Bermuda were both seen as viable options with mostly positives associated with them. We chose the best of two good options.

We're the first to admit it's been a bad semester.

We had an opportunity to talk and now the latter half of the letter is something he wishes he would have re-thought. Things like that can have a ripple effect that could be unexpected.

All coaches love to win, and Coach Bob has never lost the coach's will to win. He equally loves the academic victory that goes with each graduation of our student-athletes, so the King scholarship will be a lasting tribute to the tradition of academic excellence that he helped create.

This year he is probably in the top 10 to 15 coaches in the country.