I'm very encouraged because I think this is a serious proposal that warrants a serious response from the [tort] claimants and it represents a substantial step forward in the case.

This leads to a complete misrepresentation of fact. From the public's standpoint, there is an implication that owners are getting a cut of the proceeds. People read this in the press and they believe what they read.

I would characterize it differently. We think that it's a positive development. It's a message to all sides that time has come to engage in serious negotiations.

I don't think it's unusual at all.

That's the sixth compromise offer we have made in the last seven days, and the musicians' union has made none.

It's a Big Ten team. Ohio State always had traditionally a great team. This year they're a bit down but being a bit down, still, for Ohio State is very, very tough.