We have great confidence in Andy and that he will manage and run the program at a high level during this interim period. Andy has a good feel for our program and our student-athletes and he will be given the same authority that a head coach would have in this situation.

The decision for me to step aside, effective January 1, will permit the university to identify and select the next director of athletics, and then let that person evaluate the program during the season before conducting a national search. I would assume Andy will get serious consideration during that process,

There's no way to eliminate the memories of the fantastic performance of Kenyon Martin. He is a role model as someone who works hard. We're always going to use him as a role model. I have tremendous respect for Kenyon Martin. I am saddened by his reaction.

I have not received anything official [from Martin]. I'm hoping he will reconsider.

One thing I will say is that Kenyon is never going to be able to erase the great memories I have of him and I'm sure that's true for our fans, ... He was a model for future players. I have great respect for what he accomplished here.

no such request formally made so I don't know where that is.