The environment will be special for players, coaches and fans. Our fans and administration recognize that this is a great event.

The emphasis on recruiting is dramatically different than it was before, and we believe that is an important part of building a championship team. I want to represent this state, this institution and this conference with a first-class program. Obviously, we want to be a first-class program from top to bottom.

All I'll say is that we're going to talk about the future.

I don't think there's any question we are talking about a bright future here.

Hisco represents exactly the characteristic of business that we must find and inspire to be a part of our program,

Clearly, the history of the game and the competitiveness of the game is a great thing. And to put it in this venue is an added plus.

It's important to respect and honor our contractual obligations.

It's a neat environment. All of those things kind of enter into it. And at the appropriate time, when we really have an opportunity to put things together, that's when we'll do it. There really isn't a line in the sand.

It's important that we have the energy and excitement and environment in our stadium that creates a homefield advantage for us.

Dan Hawkins is the type of coach who represents virtually every expectation that I outlined. We will be well on our way to restoring a sense of pride in the Golden Buffaloes.