| Statement Following Meeting of Presidential Coalition for Athletics Reform/BCS Chicago, IL September 8, 2003 We would like to thank everyone for your interest in today's meeting. On July 21, the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee invited the presidents representing the five conferences not represented by the BCS, as well as the President of Notre Dame, to meet here in Chicago so we could discuss each sides' interests, president-to-president. Our hope is that we might achieve a better understanding of our mutual concerns and have a better opportunity to improve post-season play by such a meeting. The tone of the meeting was collegial, candid and positive. With the help of NCAA President Myles Brand, who facilitated today's discussion, we made significant progress. 1. We explored the general principles and values that should govern Division 1-A postseason football. 2. All of the presidents will be asking their fellow presidents, conference commissioners, and others to explore options consistent with our discussion. 3. We will continue to use the offices of NCAA President Myles Brand to facilitate our efforts. 4. We will meet again on November 16th in New Orleans in conjunction with a national convention of colleges and universities. The following presidents were involved in today's meeting: President Jim Barker, Clemson
University NCAA President Myles Brand
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