The high road's the only road I know. Let's keep on that way.

If I may make a football analogy, we're a team whether we're a football team or community or the United States of America. We are part of a team and I believe the people on that team have a right, but they also have the obligation if there is something that is not good or we don't agree on, to speak about it.

Top to bottom Michigan is about excellence, greatness. You have my pledge I will carry forward the excellence of Michigan football.

Attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.

People often think that there's a general who makes all the difference, but I would reject that. It's a team effort. It's the power of the wedge.

I have the best wife and six wonderful children. And I'm proud to report that my future will always be bright with the family that I have.

I have always believed that you win as part of a team effort. I've learned that if everybody does a little bit, it adds up to a lot.