Famous Quotes & Sayings

There are three main aspects of college for golfers: golf, academics and a social life. At the highest level, you have to pick two of the three, because you don't have time for all three.

The old university attitude of 'publish or perish' has changed. Students and academics are realising that institutions such as Imperial College are also wealth-generators. It is very satisfying to be in a university where you have the freedom to innovate and yet know that there is a path to translate your work into industry.

I think whenever you balance academics and athletics and do it at a level of greatness, you're to be commended.

David Williams

When I went up to Michigan State, its presentation was more aggressive than Kent State and academics was pushed more. The coaches showed me film of what they want me to do and I've been doing what they showed me my whole life.

We are excited to get Gary on the floor. He did the necessary work to take care of his academics and we are proud of him for that. It will take a couple games for him to get used to game speed, but he will give us added depth inside and that will certainly help us.

If there's one thing that 'No Child Left Behind' has proven, it's that more academics don't make for smarter children - or even higher test scores. And yet we somehow refuse to accept this reality.

There has been a frustration that some of the economic impact studies have been less than complete. It's worth us just challenging academics as a whole and commissioning our own study to see what the facts are.

Justin Tuck

You have to be equal at both - great at football and great at dedicating yourself to the academics at Notre Dame. It's hard. There are no rooty-toot classes for athletes in South Bend.

Flea

A big part of my life is music education because it changed my life - but arts, academics and athletics should all be equally treated in the school.

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

Patricia Kennedy

While academics certainly are the most important aspect of school, it's important that we create a well-rounded educational experience.

Plus, I've had six surgeries and I have one more to go with my arm. They had to put a plate and screws in last time. My body can't really handle it anymore. And academics need to take priority.

I see football in Montgomery changing, not for the better. The excitement and enthusiasm is not the same. There are so many things the kids can do now. Football is second priority. Academics kills us. Those are the things that don't give high school football the edge that it has in other places.

My sister's a musician. Everyone else in our family, it's either academics or artists of one kind or another. And those are the people that I think I like to hang out with, too. I think, you know, they're always interesting; they lead interesting lives, and I think they're important for everyone to read about because everyone is an artist in a way.

We studied in the streets. We studied academics and the people the human spirit.

Lorrie Moore

My father was the child of academics and was probably destined to become an academic himself but vetoed that idea. Bailed, dropped out of graduate school and just went to work for an insurance company. But the house was full of books and music and all of that.

When I visited Wisconsin, I fell in love with the place. I liked the academics and the fact it had Big Ten sports. So I called Maine because I didn't want them to waste their money on me.

Leonor Varela

What we owe future generations is the subject of growing debate by economists, philosophers, ethicists, public policymakers, and academics of all stripes. But for me as a mother, the moral implications are very clear. We owe them clean air and fresh water, a healthy planet and a secure future.

Nic Pizzolatto

I'd want to bring a flamethrower to faculty meetings. The preciousness of academics and their fragile personalities would not be tolerated in any other business in the known universe.

Michael King

The point I've always made is that I'm writing for a general audience, rather than just for an audience of academics or fellow historians.

Until a final decision is made, I will concentrate on my academics and improving my basketball skills.

Alain de Botton

I've had my successes and failures. I know many academics in my field loathe me. I've come to loathe them back, as it seems only polite to do so. But at heart it's absurd; we should band together against the big common enemies.

You battle a lot of things - illness, boredom, keeping the guys fresh and academics are a big thing, too. We're used to this to a certain degree, but practices aren't the same. We just want to play.

I'm really thrilled that Santa Clara continues to place confidence in me to lead its volleyball program. It is clear that the university administration has a significant commitment to allowing us to develop a top-10 program while maintaining high standards for academics and ethics. After doing some soul-searching about what I want in my life, I really continue to be drawn to the fact that I can mirror our volleyball program's philosophies with those of Santa Clara University.

It's very gratifying that something I've done as a social scientist may make a difference in the world. Us poor academics rarely feel like anything we're doing makes a direct impact.

Gary Roberts

They can say that it's economics and academics all they want. But the reality is that no matter how they handle our jobs, there will be no cost savings.

They were chosen because of their expertise in campus planning working with the best academics and universities in the country, ... The team that they have put together for this effort is world class, with extensive experience in academic campus plans.

Steve Simmons

They're responding well to the traveling. More than anything, we are making sure they're staying on top of their academics and anything non-soccer related.

I played college football in an era when 220 pounds was still big enough to play in the line. As an undergraduate, my academics were not what you would call strong.

It has great academics and it's a nice school. I got a good feel for the basketball program.

He's progressing really well. He's gone through some things back home, and because he's a junior college transfer, he had to pass a bunch of classes over the summer. So he did more academics than football. But he took care of (the academics) and passed his classes.

They told us the academics are refused, but continue to persistently stalk them.

A lot has changed over the past six months. Clearly, her playing schedule has not made her academics suffer in any form.