Danny and his staff have represented Duquesne with class. I thanked him for that.

Everything is going well. I'm getting a lot of positive interest, and I'm pleased with the interest thus far.

They have asked for his release. But no release has been granted at this point. Right now, he is not released from his commitment.

I plan to begin a thorough national search for a new coach immediately. I am confident that we will find the right fit as we move forward to renew men's basketball at Duquesne.

At the end of the season, (university president) Dr. (Charles) Dougherty and I will take a look at where we are and where we stand for the future. ... We need to put an established product and winner on the men's basketball court.

The bottom line is the attendance is a direct reflection of the product we've provided. Right now going to a Duquesne basketball game is not the fashionable thing to do. We haven't given our fans much to cheer about recently.