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Willard downplays flak: 'Time everyone moved on'

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Villanova hires Kevin Willard after Terrapins were ousted from NCAA tournament by Florida .

Villanova hired Willard just days after Maryland 's run to the Sweet 16.

Willard : "I think some of my comments during the NCAA tournament probably could have been a little bit less abrasive" Villanova coach: "All I wanted to do was try to get the best for my players and best for the program".

Willard says he wants to "get everyone excited again, get everyone engaged again" Josh Hart , a 2016 national champion with Villanova , says Willard is "a hell of a competitor, had a tough team, a physical team" Wright endorsed Willard , his long-time Big East rival while Willard coached at Seton Hall .

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