Quotes by Greg Amodio

“The situation here involves bringing people together. The program has been down basketball-wise for a long time. The easy way to break the ice is with a sense of humor. Not making light of it, but using it to break the ice. Personality and having a sense of humor helps generate peoples interest and puts them at a sense of ease.”

“This isnt an overnight fix. When its down for 20 years, it doesnt fix itself overnight. We have make sure we have the pieces in place - the facilities, the staff, the institutional commitment - to move in the right direction. That commitment is there. ... How do we conduct ourselves? How do we do business? I just want to make sure were maximizing the opportunities.”

“I understand everybodys frustration. The bottom line is it has been a tough year.”

“Were trying to change a mind-set, because there has been a lack of success with mens basketball. One of the biggest things when I came in was to look at it from top to bottom. Were trying to put a new eye on things. ... A lot of people in the department have been here for a long time, 10 or 12 or 15 years. Hopefully I can bring some insight from (XUs) program.”

“The bottom line is the attendance is a direct reflection of the product weve provided. Right now going to a Duquesne basketball game is not the fashionable thing to do. We havent given our fans much to cheer about recently.”

“We have not provided a quality product on the court for a long time. We have to give people a reason to go to games.”

“At the end of the season, (university president) Dr. (Charles) Dougherty and I will take a look at where we are and where we stand for the future. ... We need to put an established product and winner on the mens basketball court.”

“Danny and his staff have represented Duquesne with class. I thanked him for that.”

“I plan to begin a thorough national search for a new coach immediately. I am confident that we will find the right fit as we move forward to renew mens basketball at Duquesne.”

“They have asked for his release. But no release has been granted at this point. Right now, he is not released from his commitment.”