P. Herbert Coach Quotations

He (Davis) thought it was an appropriate time for the AD (athletic director) and me to consider a coaching change for next year and at his request we have done so.

I am convinced that our new coach understands fully and is determined to meet Indiana University's high overall expectations.

We believe he will be our coach for a decade or more. He has been at Oklahoma for 12 years. My belief is that he's going to be so successful here that this will be his final coaching position.

Although coach Davis reaffirmed his belief that he can take our program to the levels to which we aspire, he nevertheless expressed his view that this is an appropriate time for the athletic director and me to consider a coaching change for next year. Consistent with his request, we have done that.

(Erickson) and coach Lubick coached together in Miami before, and that is part of the reason why I chose to come here,

Coach Davis assumed one of the most difficult challenges any coach can accept by following a legendary predecessor.

Coach Davis assumed one of most difficult challenges any coach can accept -- following a legendary predecessor. He has responded to these challenges with character, graciousness, with concern for the welfare of his players and with a determination to raise our program into the ranks of the very best in the nation.