Tom Collins Ball Quotations

It was clear to them by the end of our visit that we had legitimate questions. I was concerned about bringing a football team there.

I'm trying to understand the culture of Ball State University and the issues it faces. I've been asking a lot of questions and trying to be a good listener. I need to understand the history of how (the athletic program) got to where they are as we start to formulate plans for the future.

This is an extremely difficult decision. Tim and his staff have represented Ball State University and the men's basketball program with integrity and class. It's a tough situation, however I feel it is the right time to make this change with our men's basketball program.

Every year we have a tough time deciding which inductees to include, ... In the next few years we're going to have a lot more players to induct, including the football players during the Rose Bowl era (1996).