“I love Indiana University. I think it is an exciting institution and it has been a privilege to serve it as its president. Also, I think there does come a time in everyone's life when you have to address the question of what's important at that point in time. So, I will have fulfilled my five-year obligation and at the conclusion of that period, I want to turn my focus on my family.”
“Mike followed a legendary predecessor and responded to it with character, graciousness and the determination to raise our program to the highest level.”
“He (Davis) thought it was an appropriate time for the AD (athletic director) and me to consider a coaching change for next year and at his request we have done so.”
“Coach Davis assumed one of most difficult challenges any coach can accept -- following a legendary predecessor. He has responded to these challenges with character, graciousness, with concern for the welfare of his players and with a determination to raise our program into the ranks of the very best in the nation.”
“Although coach Davis reaffirmed his belief that he can take our program to the levels to which we aspire, he nevertheless expressed his view that this is an appropriate time for the athletic director and me to consider a coaching change for next year. Consistent with his request, we have done that.”
“He has made very clear his determination that our players will do well academically and will graduate. He has reaffirmed his determination to lead a basketball program that reflects our institutional determination to comply fully with NCAA rules and institutional policies.”
“I am fully convinced that he will elevate the program to what you expect. You will love his values, you will be impressed with his preparation for every game and you will love the aggressive defense his team plays. He has made clear our players will do well academically and graduate and that he will comply fully with NCAA regulations.”
