I'm going to do my best to help keep him around. But I'm sure there will be some people interested in him.

We feel like he's a great choice to be our next head coach.

Throughout the process, I continued to be impressed with the fact that he was winning at programs with far less resources and tradition than what exists at Murray State.

I feel like you have to be committed by doing it right in terms of female sports. Some people look at it like an obligation, but I look at it as doing something that's right.

Obviously, coach Willard has a great pedigree. He's done a very nice job. He's been involved with some different head coaching opportunities. He's someone I will definitely, definitely look at. But he's just one of several that I look forward to researching and visiting with.

It's a great fit for him. We wish him nothing but the best.