Schools can't afford to do this. The prominent schools can't give up two or three home games for the prospect of maybe playing four games on a neutral court. It's financially impossible. It'd be end of the event.

In the early 70's you had wonderful games and attention for two competing tournaments. Gradually the NCAA decided it was worth more and more money to drive the NIT into second class status.

The union is delighted. The new CBA is a big leap forward for the players and means a fairer system for all. It also means seven more years of labor peace. Fans can now forget about the lawyers and owners and enjoy football.

I don't think the union has any intention to make a counter comment on the specifics. It's bargaining. There's nothing unusual going on. Both sides want to get a deal.

The owners want a new collective bargaining agreement? ... Well, we need to take a hard look at situations like this.

We were completely stunned, ... This decision was about as far off target as any that I've ever seen.