LAWRENCE, Kan. -- University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has issued the following statement in response to media reports that Athletics Director Lew Perkins is the subject of an administrative review.

“The notion that the university is conducting a review of Lew Perkins is false and completely unfounded. I am confident in the athletics director and his management team’s ability to administer our athletics program in the highly capable and professional manner for which they are known. The review of the football program is consistent with the process outlined in Coach Mark Mangino’s contract. I encourage everyone to wait until this process is completed before drawing any conclusions.”