21 Quotes by Rick Hartzell

We're going to forge ahead with every intention of keeping Mac as our coach.

We knew this day would come sooner or later.

There are a lot of exciting pieces to this game. I think it will be great fun.

Mac is more of a laid-back, easygoing guy. Pat is the opposite. He's fiery, and pretty excitable. Where they're similar is that they're great people, good family guys. They have gone back to their alma mater and have really enjoyed being there.

No one has called me from any place, and that's the absolute truth.

I am so happy that we were able to secure this private support and am hopeful that Mac, his staff and family will be with us for years to come.

I have never been more excited and energized about a head coaching appointment in my career than I am with the hiring of Ben Jacobson as our men's basketball coach. Ben is ready to take this step. He has the support of the current team and our recruiting class and he will do a great job of maintaining the excellence that we have built in our men's basketball program.

I don't think with all these people, it's all about the money. I think it's about having a chance to be successful, at a good family place, being paid what's fair and comfortable. And if that's not enough, that's not enough. No hard feelings. I understand.

It gives us something to shoot for during the regular season that we didn't have. It also . . . lets our kids get some recognition and gives us something other than two meets at the end of the year - the West Regional and the NCAA - to shoot for.