Famous Quotes & Sayings

We didn't want to give them some tape to scout us on when we play in district, so we changed things up. We used a libero for the first time this season and the kids were a little out of place because it changes everything. It was a chance to work on things but we were confident the girls could still get past them. It was nice to get a win against a district opponent.

Gilbert Arenas

We didn't want to drop three in a row before we have to face a tough Charlotte team. They always play us tough. It's going to be a great back-to-back series against them.

Steve Sullivan

We didn't want to come in here overconfident. We knew they were going to be really well-prepared to play against us and that they were going to be on top of their game.

We didn't want the shin splints flaring up against West Virginia. So we kept her out.

We didn't take care of the ball, and we didn't execute against the zone and there was a lid on the basket. I thought early on we were dribbling right into them and trying to shoot over them, and that makes it a little bit easier to block.

We didn't take care of our business against Florida. That's on us. We know what kind of football team we have, but we've got to prove it. If we can win this one, we still feel like we'll be able to control our own destiny.

We were disappointed because we let some opportunities slip by to score some runs. The win, though, was good for our young ball club. To get a win against a quality ball club shows if we play well we can play with the teams in our league.

We have really thrown her to the wolves. She's playing against bigger teams with bigger guards. It's going to be up and down, but I think she's doing well. In time, she's going to be great.

We have protested against the way the controls were done. I personally spoke to the president (Jacques Rogge) of the IOC this morning.

Islam Karimov

We have practically all the family names, and they are members of a current within Hizb ut-Tahrir that in Andijon are called Akramiya, ... Their main purpose is to turn over the existing constitutional structure, to turn over the power in different places and found what is called a caliphate, that would unite all Islamites. The movement was categorically against all sorts of constitutional institutions, against a secular development of the events. That is their purpose.

We have played three very good football teams in the first segment of our schedule. We chose those games to gain the experience we need so desperately. Hopefully, this has given us enough experience to match up with Louisiana-Monroe. They are certainly a group of competitive guys and they played a very good game against us last year.

John Toshack

We have played three qualifying games now since we took over and they have all been close, and although we are disappointed to have lost to England we are still confident of doing something against the Poles.

We have played some great teams and faired well against some great teams. We're not looking at this as a first-time thing for some of the younger kids, but just look at it as another game against a great basketball team.

Matt Williams

We have picked a side to win against Japan. The players selected are those in form.

Denis Kearney

We have permitted them to become immensely rich against all sound republican policy, and they have turned upon us to sting us to death.

Scott Johnson

We have a young team, but I think we're going to be deeper in the middle distance than we have been in the past. I like the indoor meets just because it gives us a chance to run against other people and other competition. We don't have what you would call a track, so it's a good place to get times and see where we're at.

We've spent more time competing against each other, focusing on mental skills. I want them to turn frustration into determination.

We've shown what this team is capable of doing. We're capable of putting together a string of wins, especially against the top teams in the league.

We've shot like 50 or 60 shots against them before and the score ends up 2-0 or 3-1. We know she can be on her game and she can hurt us.

We've seen the rate spread narrowing over the course of 2005, and sterling has had a poor run against the dollar. The pound could come under pressure toward the end of the first half.

Richard Boucher

We've seen some positive steps so far. And we also believe that, as the Palestinians continue to take serious steps against the violence, that the Israelis, in fact, should take steps to ease the restrictions on the Palestinians.

Martin Scorsese

We've seen growing awareness of film preservation, yet the deterioration and eventual disappearance of films have not come to an end. There's still a race against the clock to save what we can at some point.

Walter Smith

We have had a lift from the recent performances and there is a real belief now that we can win games. We were unlucky not to beat Italy and we'll try to do the same against Norway.

Mike Woodson

We have had a couple good road wins, but this is by far the best. Our young kids did it tonight and you need to tip your hat to them. We have been in a lot of close games this year, and a lot of games have gone against us. Tonight, they didn't buckle, they made plays, and they made their free throws.

We have Russell County here for Senior Night Tuesday, and we'll hopefully hit and play defense the way we did today. We've got games against good teams after that as we're trying to get ready for the playoffs, so we'll hopefully have some guys step up and fill the holes that have been left because of injuries.

The crackdown is clearly continuing, and the revival of old charges against journalists is part of that pattern. We call on Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to order an investigation into these charges which contradict his stated policy.

Calvin Ayre

The Cowboys-Raiders game pits two storied franchises against each other. Even if these were the two worst teams in the league, we would want to watch. Both teams have talent, though, and this is going to be an exciting game. No matter what happens on the field, you know Raider Nation will have a rude greeting for the visitors from Dallas.

The fact is, he was decapitated and stored in the middle of Arizona - it's an atrocious thing. This was against his wishes. His son had this done.

Gabe Kapler

We've still got a grind and battle ahead of us. I think we're going up against a great team and we're going to have our hands full. I think the rivalry is there regardless of which team is in front.

We have six home games, and nine of the 11 are against teams from North Carolina. That should make for easy travel for our fans.

Richard Blumenthal

The process is fundamentally flawed and must be reformed, and we need real independence and objectivity, protection against improper influences, ... I'm doing what I think is right and what best serves the interest of Connecticut citizens.

The problem with this attack is that it is so hard to defend against for the average user.

Brad Richards

There are a lot of good teams there and just because you put on a Canadian jersey, it doesn't mean you're going to win. But that's the pride our country has. Those are the expectations and there's bitterness when you don't get it done. There's nothing else we wanted to do except win the gold medal. And a lot of countries, they just want to beat Canada. They played at a whole new level against us.