Their parents still need care and it's important for us to provide that wholesome place for kids to come and participate in activities.

My parents raised eight kids, and I'm No. 8.

If we can educate the kids, they'll educate the parents.

The kids already had an idea of us as parents. They already saw pictures of us and our house, so they already knew a little about us and they were looking forward to having a family.

The primary thing my parents always emphasized to us was to get involved and to help. That's the sort of attitude I think Jim has brought to Ohio State. It is about so much more than coaching.

He beat some good kids. He'll be tough for us this year.