(DENVER) -- Governor Bill Owens and University of Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman met this afternoon to discuss allegations of abuses in the University's football recruiting program.

"This afternoon, President Hoffman and I had a frank and productive meeting about the serious allegations leveled against the football recruiting program.

"While aspects of this matter are the subject of litigation, I continue to believe that the people of Colorado must receive a candid accounting of the facts. President Hoffman has assured me that Chancellor Byyny has been investigating this matter in depth and made substantial changes over the course of the past several years. I appreciate the efforts that President Hoffman and the CU Board of Regents have made to meet next week in a special meeting to address these charges.

"I am confident that the University administration understands the gravity of these charges. I look forward to a complete and detailed accounting of the facts that will help the University move beyond these very serious charges."

President Hoffman thanked the Governor for the opportunity to meet.

"I appreciate the opportunity to meet with the Governor Owens and to assure him personally that the allegations made against the University's recruiting program are false," President Hoffman said. "The University has taken a number of steps over the course of the past several years to prevent abuses in the recruiting program.

"I appreciate the Governor's support and concern. I am personally offended at the reports that the University of Colorado would not investigate such serious charges fully and completely. We will address these issues at next week's meeting. The people of Colorado deserve an appropriate response."

CONTACT:
Dan Hopkins 303-866-6324
Michele McKinney 303-507.3110
Robert Nero 303.263.2191 (CU)