It's interesting because our athletic directors, presidents and commissioners are quieter than they've ever been. There were so many different opinions leading up to the decision on the format that I think people are just enjoying the relative calm and quiet now that it's in place.

214

Sure, it's a challenge, but if you love college football this is something you want to be involved in. Our people are really excited about it.

196

Despite all the projections and everyone writing things in pen and ink, we're really in a holding pattern until all the games are played. Notre Dame is certainly a great story this year.

192

To think that there are four suites to be used as one is just fuzzy math. It wasn't in the spirit of the deal and it isn't what the community wanted.

158

If you want to have an excellent school district, you have to pay for it.

153

I'm sure our e-mail system is going to crash soon. We're getting gobs at a time. Some are beautifully written, and that's an encouraging part of the sport - to see all the thoughtful, dedicated fans out there.

119

These meetings are kind of the last piece of business between all the business stuff, the contracts, the agreements that we've been working on for years. When this is done, we really start focusing on running the games.

48

I think the toughest thing is to bid adieu to our friendship with the people at Arizona State University. It's like moving from a good home filled with family.

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