I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work.

I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach.

I'm the seventh chancellor at Vanderbilt; Bobby Johnson is the 25th head football coach. That shows a lack of commitment to attract and retain.

It disturbs me to see a football coach fired.

I think sometimes, you're going to go back and forth. There's certain things that I believe in as a coach and a style that this team should play. And that's what we're trying to put in place. So we're going to be back and forth.

Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it's important.