“Everyone wrote our obituary but us and the coaches and the kids who st...” — Gordon Gee Quote

Everyone wrote our obituary but us and the coaches and the kids who stayed with us. The obit was, 'Vanderbilt will have to leave the Southeastern Conference. All the coaches are leaving, and all the students are transferring.'

What do I know about college football? I look like Orville Redenbacher. I have no business talking about college football.

When the fabric of the universe becomes unknown, it is the duty of the university to produce weavers.

I think everyone needs to focus on the quality of the undergraduate experience.

Being president of a major public university is the most political nonpolitical office around.

When you get in this profession, you want the coaches to put more on your plate.

I love Jim Tressel. I think he's a fabulous guy. He's overall been a strong example for all coaches.

Over the years, all my coaches and my teammates have contributed a lot to shape my career. I can never forget their contribution and help.

I happened to be in a position in Superior where I could play three sports, and when I came to Minnesota, I had the understanding they would allow me to play three sports. Kids now don't have the same amount of time. You have coaches that think baseball is 10 months a year. Hockey is 11 or 12 months a year.