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" Let me just be very clear: I'm just hopeful the coach doesn't dismiss me. "

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" I joke that being a university president is akin to being a pinata. But there are also notions of redemption. "

" Founded when Abraham Lincoln believed education could lead the nation out of its darkest days, Ohio State now provides a powerful platform of interdisciplinary academic programs, world-class scholars, outstanding students, and extensive research capabilities. "

" We're going to make certain that we set a very high standard for ourselves. "

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" The notion of the large, massive public university that can exist in isolated splendor is dead. "

" To be sure, American higher education is a diverse ecosystem, comprising institutions of all sizes, price tags, and mission statements. "

" I believe being president of a private institution is a remarkable experience, but at Ohio State, it's a calling. "

" You have great athletic directors, you let them run it; you keep yourself informed, but I'm not the athletic director. I'm the president of the university. "

" Online is ridiculous. Places like Ohio State bring people here together, and students teach each other. "

" The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom. "

" What I should do is go over to the surgical suites and get my foot extricated from my mouth. "

" I often have said that to be a college president, you need a thick skin, a good sense of humor, and nerves like sewer pipes. "

" 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.' "

" As one of the country's largest land-grant universities, Ohio State must play a critical role in moving our country forward. "

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

" Sitting on a corporate board is a hobby for me. "

" I love this university, and although I might be retiring from the presidency, my work with Ohio State will continue. "

" People look at me like I'm crazy when I say that our greatest partnership here at Ohio State should be with the community colleges. "

" I got all sorts of great Nebraska jokes. "

" I am trying to prioritize and keep everything in balance, which for me is not easy. "

" Jewish students, by culture and by ability and by the very nature of their liveliness, make a university a much more habitable place in terms of intellectual life. "

" I think we can be competitive on and off the field and create a model where our athletes are scholars and learners, too. "

" I am not a scientist. I have never analyzed the far reaches of the solar system through the lens of a telescope nor scrutinized cancer cells under a microscope. "

" A truly great university is a nucleus of artistic expression. It fosters creative, critical thought, and serves as a platform for civil discourse. "

" I tend to deal with most issues with humor... always have and always will. "

" I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work. "