I want you to help me keep them calm,' West said.

West, 65, said he never thought Scott would become a coach.

West said he needs five years to save the money.

West, however, said he was looking forward to Saturday's game.

West said that all the time, and it was true.

"I still need someone on site who knows the terrain and the people," West finally said.

"It gets your attention a great deal more," said West.

It was too early to be making statements, West had said so himself, but already he seemed ready to give up.

"We agree with and support the league's decision 100 percent," West said.

"I think he really wants to be considered one of the best in this league," West said.