Famous Quotes & Sayings

It was a battle out there, right down to the final buzzer. I'm very, very proud of our hockey team. We took another step forward tonight.

It was a battle of wills, and they instilled their will on us. We're not as good a team when we're reacting out there instead of dictating.

It was a battle of a game. This one was like looking into a mirror and smashing into yourself. I love the Lynn Classical program. Gene's a great guy. I've been a fan of the program since Helen Ridley played.

It was a battle from the start. Mellen pressing full court and Mercer trying to control the tempo.

It was a battle for 40 minutes. Nobody quit. It was a shame that one of the teams had to lose because it that kind of game where both teams deserved to win.

It was a battle for 40 minutes. It's every team's dream to be in the championship game, and it feels great to see our kids make it happen.

It was a battle for 40 minutes, back and forth, the crowd was into it. We were into it. It came down to the last shot. But that was last year; this is this year. We can't go back to last year.

It was a battle back and forth, like a heavyweight fight, with each of us taking our shots. My hat's off to Toledo. Tonight we just fought for it and did the little things a little bit better.

It was a battle and we knew it would be. But hey, it turned out the way we liked.

It was a battle all the way to the end. We finally clamped down defensively.

It was a barn-burner. What we did the most outstanding tonight was just battle because Miller has a very talented team.

Rob Niedermayer

It was one of those ones where I'm just trying to get in front of the goalie and battle for good position.

It was one of the main gripes of the early civil rights movement and the NAACP, ... It was the major battle that they fought, because this was major propaganda.

It was probably more of an emotional win. When you talk to some of these young guys and you see where their heads are, they're looking the right way, they're talking the right way and they battle until the bitter end. To be back at home pitching and get a win on Opening Day with family and friends here, it's special.

It was one of the best days Battle Mountain cross country has ever had.

It takes place inside a castle and out in a garden and through the woods. We have lots of fairies, and we have bats and butterflies and a king and a queen.

Jacques Rogge

It's what I would call a battle royal.

It's very unfortunate that we weren't able to (win Tuesday). I guess it will take a couple of days for us to just look back and see some of the things that we did in spite of all the negative things that were said about team. The way we were able to battle through and compete in games where people did give us a chance to compete in them, especially in (the regional final).

Rahul Dravid

It's very heartening the way we have responded to big Pakistan totals in both the Test matches. It's not easy to bat after staying on the field for two days.

Ryan Howard

It's very important. One swing of the bat can change the whole flow of the game and it can change the outcome of the game.

It's time to go to battle, and we'll go to battle with what we've got.

It's time for us to wake up and realize that the playoffs are about to start. We're battling for position and there's no easing into the playoffs.

It's tough. He's been battling stuff his whole career. It probably hurts him to walk away again.

I want to give the teams a normal cricket wicket, one the guys can bat on, but which also rewards bowlers who can get it in the right areas.

Dontrelle Willis

I want to get that lineup card because I don't think anybody's going to believe that, ... I was very nervous. I was nervous batting eighth, and I was nervous batting seventh.

Frank Beamer

I want to congratulate Louisville on playing a great game. We were lucky to win. I also want to congratulate my guys on hanging in there and battling and coming back in the second half. We got back to playing Virginia Tech football in the second half.

Chad Reed

I want to be up there battling with those guys. I've got to figure out a way to get better starts and to stay up front. That's my main concern right now. The team has worked hard to give me a great bike, now I need to go out there and at least battle hard for the lead.

I try to be realistic with people, ... I tell people right off the bat they're not going to make money for six, seven, or eight months. If you're not prepared for that, you're in the wrong business.

Ariel Sharon

It was a difficult day, ... This battle is a battle for survival of the Jewish people, for survival of the state of Israel.

It was a defensive battle throughout. Our defense did a good job of shutting them down with some really tight man-to-man.

It was a defensive battle throughout. (Columbia) just got the hot hand. We're real proud of our seniors and what they accomplished this year.

Scott Rolen

It was actually right in front of us. The door was shut. We're not used to having a bathroom in the dugout.

Richard Preston

It turns out, from what I hear, that roasted fruit bats are delicious.