The company’s financial advisors conducted a comprehensive solicitation of potential bidders and provided the board with a thorough evaluation of those expressions of interest received from interested bidders.

The construction project Bill did at Kansas State is unsurpassed in my memory in terms of developing a program.

His attractiveness has increased because he has been in a very high-profile program and his record is good. The Florida team played well down the stretch even though he was lame duck. And I certainly...

I don’t hire anyone. My job is to help the institutions. When you go into a football search, an athletic director has a list of names. Frequently, I may augment that list because of my...

They say, `How did Bill Snyder do it at Kansas State?’

That I will never forget.

Usually not often. It’s too early to tell [how many will come open]. Certainly, the decision at Florida will gain some headlines, but in most instances, there’s still a few games left.

We look forward to working with Donald L. Sturm and the Sturm group to insure there is a smooth transition of ownership.

The blue-chippers wouldn’t even talk to Kansas State,

[About 15 to 25 Division I-A teams change coaches each year, but the number usually includes a lot of perennial bottom feeders. How often do so many coveted positions come open in the same year?]...

I was a commissioner of the Big Eight, and he was a champion miler. He was an outstanding young athlete.

I hope that’s not held against you because you have repeat business.

The Sturm Group, … also provided documented ability to fund the purchase price and ongoing operations, as well as clear evidence of the ability to meet the financial and operating requirements of the City and...