" I want them all know how proud we are each at our I want to thank our. Who gives -- reporting about the university. And I know will continue to support our athletic programs. I don't want him clear that this really has no impact on our upcoming basket policy and our future it is. We will be on television. And we will play in -- in -- and we expect our team this year will be exciting and asphalt. With regards to stop. We reported improper contact. And self imposed penalties. That were accepted by committee. We have and you I have regarded. Our program has great future. I. I want to reiterate that we are committed to abiding by the NCAA rules. Several of us have leadership positions in an eight boards and councils. We know the rules. We did -- due diligence. We get everything we could to determine the student athlete eligible. And that the rules are being out. That is the basis for our yeah."

" To reiterate what the president's while we respect the NCAA process and cooperated fully with it. We respectfully disagree with the vacation of the 20078. Season. The penalty is excessive. Given the evidence and are due diligence in this matter. We had fifteen days to file -- notice of appeal with the NCAA. We will do that. We will then have thirty days of golf are written appeal which will lay out the reasons we believe that the penalty is -- us."

" Yes I'm extremely disappointed -- really. And yes we are going to appeal. I've been athletic director for more than thirty years. Like doctor Raines have served on numerous NCAA committees and -- I met -- my thirteenth year. As athletic director here at University of Memphis. I can assure you. I have the utmost respect for the NCAA. Places great deal of importance on the rules. Regulations and guidelines for intercollegiate athletics. That's part of my administrative duties at Memphis. I place a strong emphasis. On the entry policies and procedures with the staff of the athletic department. And we need several times you're reviewed these regulations. With our coaches of all ball. We are adamant. That these individuals follow directives explicitly. We have increased the size our compliance officer over the years. And years he's trained trained individuals. For instructional sessions with our entire staff. Our athletic department administrative and support staff from some of the best I've ever had the opportunity worked with in my career. I have complete confidence in their abilities. This group of individuals. Cares greatly about university. Reputation. We usually NCAA findings are extreme. Given that we get our due diligence on the eligibility society and try revelations. Were more administrative. In nature. I assure you there were no. Deliberate violations."