University Officials
| Anonymous Student - University of California |
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| "Can you imagine living on the cutting edge of life with such a keen awareness of your mortality? For three years he lived every day with the reality that it might be his last. That would have a profound effect on anybody’s psyche. It was amazing he maintained the generosity and competitive edge he did." |
| Albert H. Bowker – Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley (1971-1980) |
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| "His humility and quiet courage in triumph and now in tragedy showed him to be an extraordinary young man." |
| Dave Maggard – University of California, Athletic Director (1972-1990) |
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| "Joe was a phenomenal guy, showing great courage and a great desire to live. To the end, he never gave up. The awareness of how he wanted to handle it was a help to those near him. The way he accepted thing made everyone tougher and stronger. Joe Roth was an All-American boy. When I think of him, his athletic ability is inconsequential." |
| John McCasey – Sports Information Director, University of California (1975-1983) |
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| "We in the California athletic department feel very fortunate to have had such a person as Joe Roth touch our lives. Certainly none of us will ever forget this exceptional human being and the outstanding qualities that such a young person possessed. He showed us courage in the face of adversity, modesty in all the adulation his football exploits gained him and responsibility that goes with being an All-American quarterback and a fine student." |
| Bob Orr – Head Football Trainer, University of California (1965-1994) |
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| "He never came to me with any of that. I didn’t know he was sick. He was an amazing young man." |
| David Saxon – President, University of California System (1975-1983) |
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| "Joe Roth was a symbol of excellence I hope will always be at the hallmark of the university. His great courage and determination to perform should be an inspiration to all of us." |
