That's not an issue with Ricardo. There are so many other factors not in play here. |
The emphasis on recruiting is dramatically different than it was before, and we believe that is an important part of building a championship team. I want to represent this state, this institution and this conference with a first-class program. Obviously, we want to be a first-class program from top to bottom. |
The environment will be special for players, coaches and fans. Our fans and administration recognize that this is a great event. |
The University of Colorado is a gold mine ... and we're going to work our tail off to bring a great coach to this program to match the academic standing of this institution. That will be my sole focus. |
There are different options, developments, things that are entering into that discussion, ... But we really don't have any significant progress to report. |
There are numerous candidates out there. The point I was trying to make was, we will get a home run. We'll find him and we'll make it work. |
There's been a lot made about that, |
Two years ago it was at 350. Last year it was at 650. Today I'm proud to tell you it's over 1,000. |
We have numerous endeavors that are specifically designed to build a long-term relationship with the constituent groups that are important to us. |
We have to ask ourselves what the athletic department can do to reduce that difference from 14 points to five to three to two to a half-point to even. |
We know that every day that goes by without a replacement certainly has a price in the recruiting area. But if we get the right fit and right coach, we can make up that ground quickly. |
We recognize the importance of continuing to ensure the program's integrity is intact, so this was the proper move. This will be an invaluable lesson for them for the future and an example to our other student-athletes, as well as staff. |
We want to create a new sense of homecoming being a big deal at the University of Colorado, |
We would have hoped to play on Friday, but we didn't get to select that. |
We're in the same situation we were when I arrived. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Gary and his staff. |