Statements from Miami Athletic Director Paul Dee and Head Football Coach
July 12, 2001
MIAMI-Fla.—“Statement from University of Miami Athletic Director Paul Dee:
I am pleased that the leadership of the BCS is constantly improving theformula for participation and selection. This is an excellent improvement.”
Statement from University of Miami Head Football Coach Larry Coker:
“The system we were under last year was a work in progress, but a goodstarting point for defining a true national champion. I believe scoringmargin needed to be evaluated, and the adjustments made to that factor aredefinitely a move in the right direction. I also am encouraged by theaddition of a quality-win component. While I agree that the head-to-headgame outcome should be weighed, I think it should only apply if thetop-ranked opponent plays the second-ranked opponent.”
“As for last year, we knew the rules that were in place and we knew thesituation. It didn’t work out for us, but that fact should never diminishour season.”
