Famous Quotes & Sayings

Robert Creeley

He lives out in Orchard Park. I mean, to be able to sit on the bench so patiently, for whatever part, and to be able to get up and do something, with such heroic competencies would be great.

He jumped onto one of the benches and was about to bound onto the stage, when the bench toppled over under the sudden shift of his weight,

(Hand) comes off the bench and brings us a lot of energy. He was the difference-maker tonight.

Harts (Hartigan) mentioned to me on the bench that his blocker was open. A lot of the guys were trying to deke and he was really staying with the deke. My mind-set was shot. I didn't know exactly where I was going to go. But it was there when I got in on him.

We are going to need people on the bench to step up. We've had some surprise starters recently. Those guys and the bench players have to rise to the occasion.

To get 67 points from your bench ... there are nights when we don't get 67 as a team.

Hayden came off the bench and really gave us a nice lift.

Having another set of eyes on the bench with me is unbelievable. She's picking out things for me, and we truly coach as a team. I sit on her bench, she sits on mine and we listen to each other.

Flip Saunders

Going into this game we needed the bench to give us both good minutes and good production, which they did. Chicago plays physical, they play hard. But to our credit, we can play that way.

Tiger Woods

He's been the benchmark for every player that's ever played the game, at least in my generation.

He's been sitting on the bench all night, catching pitchers, a junior starts in front of him, and he didn't mope. I was very confident he would put it into play. ... He's the heart and soul of our team.

He's a very dedicated kid. Most impressive is, whether Donnie wins or loses, he's cheering on the other kids from the bench and that takes class.

Ashley Johnson

He seemed like a cool person to me. He sits by the benches with us while we are playing.

John Edward

His record, both on the bench and as an official in the Reagan and Bush administrations, showed that he is an ideologue who would put our fundamental rights at risk.

I think it's going to help us even more, knowing that we have another guy that's capable of scoring and we don't have to put so much pressure on our starters. Guys coming off the bench have to make plays and make shots.

I think it's always great to win, especially when you're confidence is in the balance. We've played a tough, grueling schedule. Texas A&M Corpus Christi was ranked 53 in the RPI (ratings percentage index). They may not be a household name, but they're a good team. We've played some good folks and hopefully we'll benefit. We just had more enthusiasm tonight, and we really fought hard. And it's nice when the bench comes in and produces.

I think it showed her the human side of the legal issues she'll confront. The question is: Who will she be as a judge? Will she bring those same sensitivities to the bench as a judge? My hope is that she will - just as Justice O'Connor did.

Michael Anderson

It could have been a real nasty situation. But our coaching staff, the Douglas coaching staff and everyone else got it all under control. None of the players off the bench or any of the fans in the stands ever made contact with any players.

I think the last three minutes of the first half were key. They had their big guys on the bench and three points turned into 11.

Pat Summitt

I think their bench is probably a little more productive at this point in time than ours has been. We've been very inconsistent there. That's where we have to be better in terms of matching their depth in being able to put up numbers off the bench.

I think the play from the bench tonight is a step in the right direction. Our kids are starting to understand that's an unselfish thing they can do for Galesburg basketball.

I thought Dwight really dominated in the first half. They made some good adjustments after halftime and their bench really contributed. It was tough to match their intensity.

I thought containing the two guards spoke words for our defensive effort. But the Mystics got production and big plays from Page and Miller, who came off the bench and played well.

I think the biggest thing is we tied the game, but we never took the lead. Some of the freshmen off the bench did a good job of getting us back in the game, but there were a couple calls down the stretch that help them put some distance in between us.

I think the big difference in the game - and it was something we lacked last year - is that our bench came through. It didn't seem like it was a day for starters.

It is good to know that you can go to your bench and they will step it up a little.

Flip Saunders

Last night's game was a big game just because it put us up (9 1/2 games) with 15 to go. Now we're in a situation where we want to try and extend our bench a little bit, get those guys more minutes, and get our guys where we can stay competitive and fresh.

I was devastated. I was ecstatic that the team made it there, but at the same time, to be right there on the bench in street clothes and knowing that I wouldn't be able to be on the floor, you feel like you are a part of it, but you're not.

I was coming off the bench with fresh legs, so I was able to get open looks and finish plays. Their post players are good and aggressive, but I was able to be more mobile. They were more tired.

Bobby Cox

He meant everything to us. He was one of our biggest contributors here for 3 1/2 years, I can honestly say that. Still can play defense, come off the bench and hit the best pitcher in baseball. Makes no difference to him.

He came off the bench and gave us a double-double. That's great. You don't see that off the bench very often.

He came off the bench and did a good job.

Byron Scott

We can go 10 deep very easily. Speedy is a guy that can play extended minutes for us off the bench and give us a boost. I loved the way he came out and got after it on defense and played hard.