Famous Quotes & Sayings

There's discussion in athletics about how sport - where they say 'SportsCenter' has ruined the fundamentals of basketball because it's - it only applauds dunks and three point shots and blocks, and I think, you know, the cable news has done the same thing for politics.

Robert Johnson

At first, me not playing quarterback, I didn't want to do it, ... I'm an athlete, so maybe coach Leach saw something in me, so I didn't complain. I'm out here making plays, so I'm just going to keep on doing what I'm doing.

They threw it toward our best athlete. He made a play. That's just awesome.

Will Shields

For any athlete, you never can tell what's going to happen four years, five years down the road,

It's the only country in the world where you can combine athletics and education. Most of the rest of the world, you have to make a choice.

This is an example of how athletics can benefit and bring recognition to a university. That type of publicity for our basketball program and our university, you really can't measure that.

This is an opportunity for the administration to work with the faculty and staff at the school of education. These types of relationships are rare at a lot of colleges. Combine the missions of PASA and athletics and the result will be beneficial for students.

This is not the case of a pampered athlete. This is not a case or a situation where someone said, 'Hey, I played ball. You need to treat me differently.' He took it like a man.

Mike Darnell

This competition will require our celebrity skaters to not only demonstrate rhythm, but also athleticism, grace and balance on ice, and before a team of unforgiving judges with both Olympic and world championship experience,

E. O. Wilson

It's a good thing for kids to be able to learn about athletics in this way. We thought this was a great way to get the word out and let kids know that this is out there.

(Benson) gave us a big lift. He's a great athlete. He's really started to blossom.

DeLoss Dodds

Bob (cares) about the whole person, not just the athlete. He's capable of handling anything in athletics that there is.

Everybody knows that Tommy is a wonderful athlete. I think last year is behind him and he's excited about the new year. If he can look at the indoor season as a means to an end, I believe he can turn it into a great positive for the outdoor season.

Colin Jackson

We had passion and loved athletics and that saw us through.

Brian is an all-around athlete. He can really haul. He's one of those guys that you've just got to let them stay in the game and get their rhythm, and he did that, I think.

First of all, Nick is a terrific natural athlete. We figured he would be a good quarterback because he is a star pitcher on the baseball team. But we still weren't sure what to expect because Nick had never played the position before.

Vick is Vick. He's an incredible athlete. We have to do everything possible to contain him and get enough guys around him. He can get away from anything.

Sebastian Coe

The great thing about athletics is that it's like poker sometimes: you know what's in your hand, and it may be a load of rubbish, but you've got to keep up the front.

To be honest, it was frustrating. It's hard. It's really hard for an athlete.

Anquan Boldin

As an athlete, you think you are OK and you go by how you feel. But sometimes it's not that simple,

Gabe Kapler

As an athlete, you have to have that feeling that you can beat the odds, come back sooner than expected. Otherwise, the guys who are like, 'What's going to happen?', those guys it takes three months longer. It's better to have the reverse attitude.

As an athlete, while standing on the ice, the only goal is to win the gold medal. What's more important for me is that I could compete in one more Olympic Games.

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

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.

Athletics is a really important sport to us. We have to get them to the position where they can deliver medals and fulfil their potential. We can and do expect athletics to deliver more medals.

Athletics has found that when on the road, the other institutions drop 'college' or change it to 'university' on their own.

Athletics gives us visibility and creates part of the excitement of the campus and makes Nebraska what Nebraska is, ... That, I'm sure, helps enrollment over the long term. But I don't think whether we win or lose a game directly (affects) whether enrollment goes up or down.

Athletics are a funny thing. As players, you have choices. We made a choice (Saturday), last night we didn't.

That's just part of being a professional athlete,

That's good for the school. Sports helps schools get recognition nationally, especially if the team has a successful season. Athletics brings the press.

Lawrence Jackson

Those were all great guys. That's the one thing guys have to get quick experience. But I think we gain a lot of athleticism in the guys who replace them.

Kelvin Sampson

UNCP is a very special place to me, and I'm honored to be involved in a campaign that is as important to Pembroke's future as this is. Athletics is a huge part of the total college experience ... it plays a huge role in molding character and creating tradition.