189 Quotes About Academics

  • Author Mike Rowinski
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    The thing that excited me about Georgetown is that I know I'll have good kids. Some of the things that other coaches have to worry about -- losing your best player because of academics -- I won't have to worry about. I just have to get them to play basketball.

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  • Author Bob Shoop
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    There are probably more schools with a combination of really good athletics and academics than any state in the country.

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  • Author Donna Sanders
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    This is such a good competition because it places emphasis more on academics rather than looks. It really is a more level playing field because of that.

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  • Author Fred Siegel
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    The Achilles heel of academics is their status anxiety. The only way to attack them is with mockery.

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  • Author Harris Smriko
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    I stopped (attending) IMG because it was overwhelming and I wanted to concentrate on academics more. Playing for Lakewood Ranch was one of the best experiences I've ever had. We had a great team and a great coach and went to the region semifinal.

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  • Author John Sellars
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    Ken brings a strong and varied background in business, accounting, academics and administration to his new role,

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  • Author Kara Samsel
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    It was just seeing how competitive I actually was in academics when I got to high school. Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Trevino have been my math teachers. They really expanded my like for that subject.

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