Mike Bohn Quotes (29 Quotes)

The University of Colorado is a gold mine ... and we're going to work our tail off to bring a great coach to this program to match the academic standing of this institution. That will be my sole focus.

I'd like the players to have the opportunity to meet him before the game.

I don't know about that. It's inappropriate for me to comment at this time.

We recognize the importance of continuing to ensure the program's integrity is intact, so this was the proper move. This will be an invaluable lesson for them for the future and an example to our other student-athletes, as well as staff.

Hisco represents exactly the characteristic of business that we must find and inspire to be a part of our program,

It is a delicate time, but on the other hand, this is an opportunity for us to reinforce the great attributes of this university.

There are different options, developments, things that are entering into that discussion, ... But we really don't have any significant progress to report.

We know that every day that goes by without a replacement certainly has a price in the recruiting area. But if we get the right fit and right coach, we can make up that ground quickly.

When you evaluate a program, you look at how we're selling it. Our fan energy is awesome. ... I like our discipline. I like our focus. It's fun to watch them compete.

I've been aware of it for quite some time. I'm not going to get into a discussion about all of the nuances with that, but it is complex.

Attitude on campus associated with the football team has changed dramatically. That all starts with Dan Hawkins. As you get a chance to hear from him and meet him, you will see why that is. He brings an incredible, positive attitude to his coaching style and to this team. He pushes the players in a different way. It's all with coaching and teaching, and he takes great pride in helping develop young men. He loves our kids.

It's his call. I won't let speculation run rampant let him make his own decisions.

A lot of things were revealed in the last month on many, many fronts. And it became clear to me it was time to make a change.

It's important to respect and honor our contractual obligations.

All I'll say is that we're going to talk about the future.

Within 24 hours of being notified of the incident, we took swift and punitive action and believe this reinforces our zero tolerance for these types of episodes.

No single factor or incident lead to this decision. This has to do with new leadership.

We want to create a new sense of homecoming being a big deal at the University of Colorado,

Two years ago it was at 350. Last year it was at 650. Today I'm proud to tell you it's over 1,000.

Coach Hawkins represents a level competitive spirit, integrity, work ethic and passion that will serve this institution, football program and entire athletic department well for many years to come. This is an exciting time at the University of Colorado an

There are numerous candidates out there. The point I was trying to make was, we will get a home run. We'll find him and we'll make it work.

I don't think there's any question we are talking about a bright future here.

The environment will be special for players, coaches and fans. Our fans and administration recognize that this is a great event.

It was very clear we needed to establish public trust, and we were committed to a viable football and athletic program from top to bottom.

I think for you, for everybody, it's just mere speculation at this point. I've been at meetings and Gary's been fresh off his last game. We'll have an opportunity to sit down and talk about it in the near future.

That's huge news for us.

It's a neat environment. All of those things kind of enter into it. And at the appropriate time, when we really have an opportunity to put things together, that's when we'll do it. There really isn't a line in the sand.

Clearly, the history of the game and the competitiveness of the game is a great thing. And to put it in this venue is an added plus.

I'd be lying if I said there wasn't some of that, ... but it is clearly in the minority.