Quotes by John Akers

“Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of action; and give them your ultimate trust.”

“Reverend Prior was very progressive and active in the community. Whats going on today in the church is related to what he brought to that congregation.”

“Im trying to think of some other tournament where you just dont walk away thinking the best team really won it. Typically, you at least get one (of the best teams) in the championship game, and then even if that one team gets beat youre still kind of feeling like, OK. That was a good upset. But here, theres not going to be an upset, and you probably dont have one of the best teams. So ... you dont really have anything.”