Discussing the reformation of the Knight Commission to examine the effects of the original group's recommendations in 1991:

"What motivates (the commission) is clear evidence of substantial progress outlined in the final reports and evidence of disturbing leftover issues, and even more intense ones than those explored (by the original commission) -- most notably, the flood of money that has risen since the first edition of the Knight Commission convened. That has become a force whose power influences a number of aspects of intercollegiate athletics. ...

"The point of this exercise is not to make headlines repeating old stories, but in fact to try to make some progress with concrete recommendations."

William C. Friday, former president
University of North Carolina System
Chronicle of Higher Education

"No one who has any interest in college sports can fail to see the power of money -- it's greater, much greater than it's ever been. In my opinion, it's the No. 1 problem college sports has. The spinoff leads to pressure to pay athletes, exorbitant amounts to pay coaches, and things that get way beyond the institution's control. If it's to remain college sports, (the effect of money) needs to be looked at."