Jeff Long Quotes (25 Quotes)


    That was much more dramatic in the newspapers and on the airwaves than it was in real life. Was I concerned That's hard to say a yes or no answer to. I am human and you hear things from different places. But at no time did I ever feel like he was going to coach someplace else.

    They cut maybe a little too much. They cut costs and now their costs are in pretty good shape. But their reputation among passengers has slipped at a time when their competitors are really focusing on service, trying to attract business class passengers.

    Was I concerned That's hard to say. I am human, and you hear things from different places. But at no time did I feel like he was going to coach somewhere else.

    That's when I knew he was special. He's very athletic and has the ability to take the ball out of the air.

    Most of the time, you roll them around from one spot in the garage to another and just admire them.


    There would be speculation regardless. Every time a job opens, there's going to be the rumors.

    He's certainly welcome to bring us any kind of information he can. I think just the fact that he is coming might spur some interest in the community.

    It's kind of hard to get deep with Rodgers and Hammerstein. I can't think of a moral in the music - it's just fun.

    Jamie has proven he was the right person for our head coaching position three years ago and continues to be the right person today.

    I think they're all trying to see who can walk through the coldest or hottest shower. Not sure which.

    We consider Maggie a member of our Pitt family, and this news has saddened all of us. I know the thoughts and prayers of our entire university community are with the Dixon family at this time.

    Pitt is prepared to make Pitt the best opportunity for Jamie Dixon and keep Pitt the best opportunity. There are a lot of things that go into making Pitt a great opportunity for a coach. It's more than just salary.

    We thought Dave would be a great fit, and he's done nothing but prove us correct. With our current and former players, with the community and with all of Pennsylvania, Dave has served notice that Pitt is back in a major way on the college football scene.

    Rest assured, it's in line with where he's taken our basketball program, both in the Big East and nationally.

    I think this sends a strong statement about where we stand when it comes to the importance of academics in this conference. We support that. We feel it was a very good move at a great time -- when we're coming together as a 16-team conference, the largest in the country.

    Maggie Dixon was truly an inspiring example. She was bright and driven and always had a kind, welcoming style. Those qualities helped her achieve so much at a very young age. We share the Dixon family's grief and pray for their comfort at this difficult time.

    If you can't believe, you can't achieve.

    We haven't gotten an indication that it would be worth our while.

    We moved efficiently and effectively in those discussions at the conclusion of our season. It was our objective to continue to have Jamie and his family in Pittsburgh -- and at the University of Pittsburgh -- for a long time and we are pleased they feel the same way.

    We feel very confident the Big East will retain its spot in the BCS, ... We feel we are one of the six strongest conferences in the country. We may be sixth, but we're sixth.

    It's my job to keep Pitt the best opportunity for Jamie Dixon. And I think Pitt is the best opportunity for Jaime Dixon.

    Everybody cares about their own, but Pittsburghers love and embrace them in a way I've never seen before, ... Dave's strong faith and integrity resonates extremely well in this community. He's forged in steel.

    Very few schools meet the Title IX criteria on proportionality.

    You can rest assured that his salary is in line with where he has brought the program in the Big East and nationally. We've provided him with a good salary, one that is competitive in the Big East and one that shows we're happy to have him as our head coach.

    It's light-hearted. We've taken out all the language -- just things that would offend a Utah audience.


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