Gone is the loud mouth and the confrontational style that has become a large part of his identity.

He is also a man whose confrontational style attracts scrutiny, including that of the police.

"It's not only the book, but the confrontational style of the Chancellor."

Committee members have since acknowledged that his assured, confrontational style won him a favorable public image.

He has been characterized in the press for his confrontational style.

Quartaro, who players said had a more confrontational style, was 10-31-1 in his four years.

His confrontational style has resulted in a number of controversial incidents.

Police officials said they were concerned that the confrontational style of the Angels might encourage trouble.

He is known for a confrontational style and asking difficult questions.

His confrontational style of dealing with problems makes it very difficult to work with him.