Famous Quotes & Sayings

I see a lot of other guys who haven't played at all, just practicing and sitting on the bench during games. Getting that experience down there made me a better player. Of course, everybody wants to be up here in the NBA, but you have to look hard at your future. That will help me in the long run.

I said to them to step it up, raise your level of play and be more intense. The team responded, particularly the bench and Ryan Fischer. Fischer was sensational tonight, and he was finally playing point guard the way we need him to for our offense to be effective.

B. F. Skinner

I sat the bench (with the Kings) for I don't know how many games. It is just a coach's preference whether or not they are going to play players or not.

I respect what Tracy has done here in the Rio Grande Valley, and I thought it would be good to have him on the bench for the game. The bottom line is, I really felt that he deserved to be an All-Star coach because of the job he's done here.

Sustainable development is a benchmark of our policies. We want to have sustainable communities that thrive. We have power and we have water, and we have all those things that are an artifact of our mining operation.

Starting has given me a lot more confidence in my game. For a shooter, it's hard to come off the bench cold. When you start, you get a feel for the game right away.

Some guys that work hard and don't get that many opportunities got in there and swung the bats. I was glad to see that. That gives you a good feeling about your bench and depth.

Nathan Hyde was doing what all-Ohio players do. I kept looking at the clock. I felt better when Hyde picked up his fifth foul. I felt better with him on the bench to finish.

Brian Sabean

Mark will definitely augment our offense when he is in the lineup and prove to be a threat off the bench with the game on the line.

Mark Horowitz and I built it onto an optical bench in the lab. We spent and eight-hour span putting this optical light path together.

Lindsey is very fundamentally sound and consistent, ... She is a heady player who works hard on her game. She and Kate Epstein are a nice combination in the middle of the field in the defensive end. Jamie came off the bench last year, and is a quick player who gives us good stickwork on the left side.

I will use all 13 bench guys - I have and will continue to do so.

I was tired a little bit and my stomach started getting a little tight. I went to the bench and got some ice. I came back in and I felt great.

It feels amazing. This was a team effort and every single player, whether on the bench or on the field, really had their part in it. I'm just really happy.

Adam Burish

I still remember that, the feeling we got. We looked at each other on the bench and said 'Let's go.' We scored one, let's go again. And two shifts later we scored another one. We told coach, get us out there. Ride us. It was a pretty neat feeling.

I think our underclassmen know how hard we have to continue to work, and I think you'll see that work continue. Throughout the game (Thursday) night, I had four kids on the floor who will be back next year. I also had seven kids on the bench who will be back next year. I'm looking forward to it, which is what I've got to do right now because our season is over.

I think our team has a lot of good scorers, so I'm not going to try to come off the bench and score 20 points.

Jacque Vaughn

I think over the past 20 games or so the bench has done a good job of being sharp and focused. And this is an opportunity to continue that.

I think right now the stock market is very comfortable with the benchmark 30-year-bond trading at between 6.5 and 7 percent. But if we start moving that range up to 7.25 and above, that could really be a major speed bump in the way of the stock market.

I think our bench play was the difference.

I surprised myself after sitting on the bench for three months. I thought I would have to ease into the season. I didn't think it was going to come this fast.

Ron Gardenhire

It didn't feel good, so that's a little scary. A groin muscle can last who knows how many days. He's one of the guys we count on off the bench to pinch-run, and that is our speed guy off the bench. We don't really have much off the bench as speed guys go, besides him.

It creates a problem when you've got foul trouble, but when you're number is called, you've got to be ready to step up off the bench and produce.

I thought Lindsey came in and gave us a big lift as well as Mo. Bench play was key. I think it helps in the playoffs, like I said, when you have guys come in that you can depend on.

I thought I could bring something different to the table. Having that firepower off the bench is great. We're starting to get our fire back and getting a little bit of an identity.

I thought he worked well. I think he came out of his last race as good as a horse could come out of a race like that, especially considering it was his first start off the bench and they ran fast over a fast racetrack. He hasn't missed an oat and has been very sharp since the race.

I thought it might be my Achilles' tendon, ... And when I got to the bench the trainers right away thought it was my Achilles'. I was worried there for a bit. I hear that's how a lot of Achilles' injuries happen, by just taking a step. I thought it was over.

I thought it would go down to the wire, so I guess that's what I was most surprised about. We were able to wear them down a little bit. Every game we go into we think our bench is going to be a difference.

Kobe Bryant

I think this was our best game this season. We played very well at both ends of the court consistently. We did a great job containing our energy and when we went to our bench they came in and maintained our energy. We had guys step up consistently and make big plays. That is what we have to do. If we can keep this rolling, we will make a lot of noise.

I think this year was a benchmark in negotiations between the state and tribes. Everything went smoothly compared to past history.

Ray Allen

I think that is ridiculous. Sometimes, getting on the plane, with the distances we fly, you need to be comfortable. I think there is a way to be classy and dress up. I think the dress code should strictly (enforce) what guys wear on the bench when they are not playing. That is when guys are most visible. But when we are on the plane, that is when we are most leisurely. I don't think that should matter. Wearing a sweat suit with a team logo on it? What sense does that make?

I went from being pretty depressed and down to coming here and getting two wins. It's been kind of the opposite sides of the spectrum. I'm very fortunate to come here and have some success. ... Things like this happen in this game. Guys get cut and move around. I wouldn't say I was shocked. I'm happy that things have worked out the way they've worked out so far. Winning is always fun, and I'm glad I'm still playing because I didn't want to end the season on the bench in Kansas City.

I will be a good benchmark for us. I have shuffled the deck and this game should give us a good idea of where we are,