Colorado basketball coach Ricardo Patton: "First of all, my
heart goes out to the families. Things like this always catch you
off-guard and by surprise. But I put my faith in God, and so every
time we go into planes it's His will whether or not we make it back
safely. Again, my prayers go out to the families and people at
Oklahoma State."
Kansas coach Roy Williams: "I was deeply saddened after hearing of the
tragedy last night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Oklahoma State, the
athletic department and the basketball program. The families of those
involved also have our prayers. I know Bill and Nicki Hancock personally,
and there's nothing that can be said at this time to ease their pain. Thatıs
the most difficult part for everyone involved."
Iowa State coach Larry Eustachy: "I personally feel closer to the OSU
program than any other program. I can't fathom the pain they are feeling
right now. This has to be the saddest day that I have ever been involved
with in college basketball. I can sense it from our players and the mood in
the arena. My prayers are with the families. This is one of the all-time
tragedies."
Texas A&M coach Melvin Watkins: "This tragic event surely puts what we
do in perspective. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the
entire Oklahoma State community. It's certainly a tragic day for the Big 12
Conference and college basketball."
Texas coach Rick Barnes: "Obviously our thoughts and prayers go out to
the family members of those involved in this tragedy. This incident hits
way too close to home for the players and staff in our program. When we
arrived back last night from Tucson and heard the news, all I can say is
that it completely sucked the life out of our guys."
Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson: "I can't imagine, for a coach, a harder
and more difficult task than dealing with death. I just can't imagine
having to talk to the families of those who died. I have great respect and
admiration for Coach Sutton and I know he will handle this as well as it can
be handled. We're praying for everyone affected by this tragedy."
Oklahoma senior guard Tim Heskett:"Our thoughts and prayers are with the
OSU program. We are all very remorseful. When you lose a member or members
of your family -- you just can't imagine what that is like. Having to deal
with a tragedy like that outside of a season would be terrible enough. For
it to happen in the middle of a season has to be all the more difficult. It
really puts things in perspective."
Oklahoma senior Nolan Johnson: "It's easy to say you know how people feel,
but you don't. It's something you hope you never have to experience. No
one can prepare themselves for something like this. We extend our deepest
sympathy to the Oklahoma State family."
Missouri coach Quin Snyder: "We are deeply saddened by Saturday's
tragic accident. We are reminded of the relative insignificance of the game
of basketball. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Missouri family go
out to the Oklahoma State basketball team, their families and the
University."
Kansas State coach Jim Woolridge: "We are extremely saddened by the
Oklahoma State tragedy. I'm sure this is a difficult time for everyone
associated with the OSU athletic program and the families of the victims.
Everyone in our program wants to express their heart-felt sympathies to all
of the grieving members of the Oklahoma State family. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the families of the victims."
Colorado senior Ernest Renfroe: "You're happy about a victory, then
something like this happens. The win really doesn't matter anymore."
Colorado senior Jamahl Mosley: "My thoughts and prayers go out to those
affected by this tragedy. Wins and losses on the court mean nothing when
compared to a loss of this magnitude."
Nebraska head coach Barry Collier: "I'm not sure anyone ever has complete
answers for a tragedy like this, as some things in life you are not going to
know the answer to. But everyone in the Nebraska athletics family, including
our whole team, is praying for the OSU team and their families. I hope that they feel the support of everyone who looks upon them. We will
do anything to help, as there are times when basketball pales in comparison
to other things in life."
Nebraska senior guard Cookie Belcher: "This is a great tragedy. It really
makes you realize the importance of life and how quick life is. Our whole
team sends prayer to the OSU team and their families."
Gerald Myers, director of athletics for Texas Tech: "We send
our thoughts and prayers to the entire Oklahoma State family in
light of this tragedy. This is a tragic loss that effects the
entire Big 12 conference. We will be in contact with athletic
officials at Oklahoma State and we'll be offering any support that
we can."
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione: "Our hearts and
prayers go out to the families and friends of those lost in last
night's tragedy. We extend our full support to our friends and
colleagues at Oklahoma State University during this very difficult
time."
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 OSU associate athletic director Steve Buzzard talks about the toll the tragedy has taken on coach Eddie Sutton.
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ESPN's Steve Cyphers takes a close look at the Oklahoma State plane crash tragedy.
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 OSU basketball color commentator Tom Dirato talks about a night in which Eddie Sutton spent meeting with his grieving players.
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