There was a little trepidation on my part [at first], but when he called me, there was no trepidation, ... It made it a lot easier on me.

It could happen to anyone when you get hired by a different president. There's a difference in philosophies. It happens. It's a change in CEOs. They have their own people, their own philosophies, and it's different than what Bob stands for.

When I realized Billy was going to the Final Four, I went shopping for a tie. Bought it in New York.

He's not 100 percent. First it's the ankle, now it's leg cramps. He's been a little unlucky this year.

Passion and hunger are the two ingredients that I look for in first making the judgment on - whether an athlete, an assistant coach, or a horse trainer or anybody I do business with.

Tackle the difficult things first in the morning; make changes in the way you network. Treat everyone with respect and dignity. This stops you from cynicism and negativity. End your day with that same attitude you started. Renew your contract with a day well completed.