Lavin owes no explanations to the yahoos on this board. None. To expect otherwise is just silly. Especially since none of the nattering negativists on this board ever bother to show up at basketball events --which God forbid cost money to support the program---where you can actually meet and converse with Lavin, and even ask questions. If there are any doubts about Harrison being a better person, look at his demeanor this year. End of story. And if you want more, read the q and a published today. And as for ties, have you noticed Obama does not wear one any more?