Look, anyone who has been a member of a college or pro team would know the bond that is created in a team situation like that. It was natural for ZT to support Bates. Bates was his coach for 4 years. They developed a good rapport and despite what some think, they have been pretty successful together. Bates scheme was perfect for ZT and vice versa. That being said, when the new regime is in place and if we are successful, the players will mostly all be singing different tunes....let's face it, none of us naturally like change...