The truth is, the change is here and it's time to move forward.

It's time for the university to move on. We've reached an impasse.

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

The stakes are higher, ... There's no question about that.

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.

We think these are circumstances that favor Ronald in this matter, ... Xavier is an NAIA school. The school did not attempt to relocate its team when it closed. He was forced to evacuate the storm-damaged area and find other housing on his own. The athletic director at Xavier has given him a full release.

We think these are circumstances that favor Ronald in this matter. Xavier is an NAIA school. The school did not attempt to relocate its team when it closed. He was forced to evacuate the storm-damaged area and find other housing on his own. The athletic director at Xavier has given him a full release.

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,

I can tell you without challenge that I have asked Bobby to please take some time to rest and spend quality time away from the job.