The coach acknowledged that the frustrations have affected his team's concentration.

Falcons players and coaches have acknowledged that the arrest was a major distraction for the team.

The coach acknowledged how tough it was for his team to lose to Duke last year in this semifinal game.

For the most part, though, the coach acknowledges that the students are a kind of sixth man.

"We have great players," acknowledged the veteran coach, Jerry York.

The coach got out in front of the story, acknowledged his mistake and made the appropriate calls to everyone involved.

Her coach acknowledges: "I'm not one of these people that believes we're just here to have fun.

The Wildcats also understand the championship demands they face, a reality their coach acknowledged again yesterday.

Both the coach and his team captain acknowledge the program is in transition.

Even these coaches and players, however, acknowledge that a few players are using steroids.