Bob Lawless, president
University of Tulsa
Tulsa World

"There's little question we have to take a broad look at the (Bowl Championship Series). One of the ways is to get a bigger share of the BCS. Or, we can look at solutions that don't include a BCS. What we have to find is a more uniform division of revenue.There has to be a sharing for all Division I-A football schools and conferences. That's something many of us have been saying for quite some time."

Wright Waters, commissioner
Sun Belt Conference
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

"The BCS is six conferences that sat down and said, 'What can we do to make more money for our member institutions?' and they have done a pretty good job of it. I think the big question is why haven't the rest of us sat down and said, 'What can we do to improve our lives by working together?' "

Academic reform

Kelvin Sampson, head men's basketball coach
University of Oklahoma
USA Today

Discussing a proposal in the incentives/disincentives package that would require penalties to "follow" a coach who decides to seek a head basketball coaching position at another institution:

"What that would do is send a clear message to young coaches and coaches just getting into the profession that it's not just about winning. It's about winning the right way."

Athletics administration

Gary Cunningham, director of athletics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Athletics Administration

"The role and requirements of an athletics director today are much more complex. This person is a professional manager who must be adept in providing leadership, delegating tasks, fund-raising, public relations, fiduciary responsibilities and understanding NCAA and conference rules and regulations. There are greater pressures to win, build new facilities and generate income to fund the program.

"The changes to the structure of the NCAA have created major changes in the way business is conducted at the national, regional and campus level. Individual institutions are less involved in voting on rules legislation that has profound effects on programs, and more forms and reports are required, which translates into increasing staff size on individual campuses.

"There are more services provided for the student-athlete. Graduation rates are improving and the NCAA is funneling more money to college campuses. Our profession has changed, for the most part in a positive way."

Coaches' integrity

Steve Sloan, athletics director
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga Times Free Press

"Years ago, things were kept quiet concerning coaches' behavior. What you do now is more public. It's different now, and different good. Some might say they take character and integrity first; that's not reality. It's important, but it's not the first thing you look for."