11 Quotes by Mike Bass

Obviously I have a deep loyalty to the institution, and as we sit here in tough times, I really do believe that it's important for us, as I think President (B. Joseph) White is attempting to do now, to make it clear that if we're going to be successful as a nation, a state or whatever, we need to continue to support the mission of higher education,

I felt like we were ready, but this was one of those first games where everything that could go wrong, did. You're never thrilled to be opening your season with the defending state champion.

I can't say enough for what I learned at that point about the art of negotiation, about how state government really works, ... And in the end, it's not something that's all that abnormal. It's a process of compromise and consensus because for the budget to get done, you need that.

I think everybody believes that they can do what we do. And everybody would love a chance to comment about their favorite teams. ... Well, this gives people a chance to see what it's like.

I would like to find out who does this sort of thing. I am glad someone else stepped forward and maybe now $7,000 will get someone to come forward (with information).

You shoot yourself in the foot if you're not going to support something that's going to increase your knowledge. And what I can do to help that is what I've going to do. In a small way, we're trying to do that by being better at what we do, and I think we're making some good progress on that.

There's been heightened demand from the late night and morning talk shows as well as from fans seeking Kobe merchandise.

When I get the ball, for some reason I see holes. I'm not really sure how.

I think people never hear what they say, and speech is a mocking sound instead of a jazz concert.