Famous Quotes & Sayings

It wasn't like people were approaching me just because they knew I was an athlete. People were actually calling me by my name. They knew who I was and some of them even wanted me to sign pictures they had from me competing in college.

It wasn't him that gave in, it was his knee that gave out. He never really got a fair chance. I remember him having these problems from day one. It's sad to see anybody's career cut short. He never got a chance to show people on a big stage what he was capable of. It's a very frustrating thing for any athlete.

Chuck Jones

It was both a student athlete-oriented and program-oriented decision. We're very satisfied, and we think Bruce fits all of these criteria many times over. Plus, he's just a good, solid individual.

I told Dukes it's a blessing in disguise. He's a great athlete, and he's going to be a great player. He's probably one of the more athletic people we have on the team.

It's a new team, so I think it is exciting. It's fun to have a different opponent, and it's a big athletic program, so even though they don't have a long-standing history with the lacrosse team, it's a huge athletic program. So I think that makes it a lot of fun to have them come out here.

It's hard to describe the sense of pride. You're there for his athletic skills, but you also realize your son is a quality human being. The head umpire told me he was respectful and very kind, even under pressure. To me, as a father, that was as good as winning the World Series.

It's interesting because our athletic directors, presidents and commissioners are quieter than they've ever been. There were so many different opinions leading up to the decision on the format that I think people are just enjoying the relative calm and quiet now that it's in place.

It made them fold. With our athleticism, when we work together it is so hard to stop us. Our offense usually comes off our defense. It starts with a lay-up then we go outside.

It may also help keep you motivated to set your sights on specific training challenges. For example, you may want to train for an upcoming 5K race or other athletic event.

It?s going to be a special place. And not just for baseball, but because you have that whole row for the athletics complex. We?re going to have these nice new fields, something all the kids can be proud of.

It's going to be another tough game. They're another team that's probably as athletic as we are, and they have really good guards, too, so we'll have to come out ready to play.

It's going to be a very interesting game. PHS is one of the most athletic teams we have played. They are coming to the most exciting place to play in the state and it should be a great match up.

It's going to be kind of tight. I scouted (Madison), and they're still athletic like they normally are. But they don't have a strong inside game, and that could be a plus for us. Hopefully we're going to rely on that and hopefully some good defense.

It's fun to watch. To see someone grow, not just as an athlete, from a teenager to a mom. She's a great player who continues to be a pivotal player for the team.

It shows that they take education first and athletics second. They came here because they wanted a quality education. There are others who don't understand that and don't get the best education.

It's helpful that I was an athletic director (at Lutheran before John Ragland took over last year). I know about the problems in scheduling, but we try not to make a big deal of it. It's something we don't talk about.

It's been a circus, (but) we got so much stuff going on in the spring, I can understand it. Karen (Hampton athletic director Karen Holly) has talked to the people downtown, (and) I think we've got it worked out.

That steal and basket by Kyle was a very athletic play. It was one of those plays that shows how serious your team is about playing hard. We had several of those plays tonight.

That kind of behavior is not tolerated on our team nor will it be tolerated in our athletic department. Hazing and intolerance is not part of our culture at Washington.

It's much more computer driven, so that hopefully now judging can't be corrupted as easily. But the other side is the obvious things like jumps and spins end up being rewarded, so skaters who may be more graceful and less athletic might not get as many points as the athletic skaters.

It's not as if Athletics runs in a way so that they track a dollar to an event. All their revenue goes in a pile.

Frank Beamer

It's not a problem to me. When you start talking about 20 million bucks for your athletic department, that's pretty significant.

It's not going to keep me from my athletic goals and my life goals. One of them is being an Olympian. So I'll definitely be back.

Eighth grade is generally the end of most of their basketball careers and to win the top division and take home that big trophy is huge. It's the peak of their athletic careers.

Everyone knew where Jake was. Teams knew that he is the guy that we loved to throw to. He has a lot of athletic ability, good speed and a good vertical jump. There were times when he would jump over someone else to make a catch. He has a chance to play somewhere (in college).

The Brinkley Tigers are always dangerous because of their athletic ability. We've had a tough time with them the last couple of years.

The Breakfast of Champions is the perfect way to celebrate as a community what is special about athletics at Temple.

A year old and older, then we can test the dog and know exactly what we're getting - the temperament of the dog, athletic ability, size, everything. When you try to raise a puppy, we don't really know what we have until he's about a year old.

Scott Skiles

Banks speeds up the tempo a little bit. He can really push it and create a lot of problems. Davis is a great scorer and a great athletic wing player.

Doug Pederson

Backups don't get a lot of praise or glory, but you get to that spot by working hard. He comes from a line of quarterbacks and an athletic family. It's bred in him and he's a sharp kid.

A wonderful, athletic talent, who is a nationally touted goalkeeper, Lauren brings great shot-stopping ability, a strong tactical understanding of the game, and overwhelming courage and tenacity. She will immediately compete for time in the net.

Athletics were an every day part of me and they were fun. It was natural for me to want to play in college.

Athletics means more than just winning games. We want our players be productive in society and to gain a sense of the things that are going on in the world today.