Famous Quotes & Sayings

A lot of this comes from the fact that a lot of the guys have grown over the years. A lot of the guys playing now started as sophomores with me. They took their share of lumps all the way through. The coaching staff have been great role models of not to give up at any moment.

Bill Belichick

Al's never really hired a defensive coach, Al's hired offensive coaches,

They might have underestimated us. But after this game, teams won't do that with Illinois. This shows we can play with anybody. We have to learn how to finish a game. And with coach Zook, we'll be able to do that.

They played like they wanted it more than we did. Everybody on that team, from the coach to the kicker, wanted to win that game. We didn't really take it to heart, to hit them in the mouth like they hit us in the mouth.

They played hard. They always play hard. They don't quit and they're a pleasure to coach.

Nick Saban

They played great in the first half and kind of melted down in the second half. We are really sad for them, the fans, the coaches and everybody involved in the organization.

Tim Tebow

They needed more of a commitment from me towards them. It was a mutual thing. We'll still talk to their coaches because they are friends.

They have been playing teams tough on the road. They are a well coached team. It is going to be tough.

Roy H. Williams

They got every loose ball. They were smarter. They were coached better.

Bret Bielema

They got coached all week, I'll say that.

They have a new coach (Andy Hendrick) and a new system and, when we saw them in team camp, the new coach was still trying to develop his guys. But I know they'll be ready and they'll be a challenge.

They have a new coach and a new system. Their kids always play hard and we expect them to be up for this game.

They have a mentality that we are one step from making a big play. The coaching staff does a great job of letting guys know that. Do your job and things will happen.

They have a great coaching staff and their 98 percent graduation rate really convinced me,

Larry Robinson

This is not malicious. Maybe it's selfish on my part. I still think I can coach, I just think that at this stage of my life ... nothing is worth being sick over.

Lindsay Thompson

This is really big because I know that we haven't been able to get this far ever. Our coach tells us we're making history.

Tommy Bowden

This is probably the smartest team I've ever coached in regard to penalties.

This is one of the proudest moments of my coaching career. It was a total team effort.

Darko Milicic

This is the chance. I feel good about it. Good guys, good players, good city. I want to show Coach how hard I want to play.

The week after, one of my coaches said 'UConn likes you a lot,' and I was like, 'Whatever,'

George Steinbrenner

The whole coaching staff is the responsibility of Joe Torre.

Larry Brown

The way we want to coach and play . . . he exemplifies all of those things. I thought with this young team he was vital for us because he's the most mature and the most experienced and really a true professional. I felt it would really help the young guys.

Larry Brown

The way we want to coach and play . . . he exemplifies all of those things, ... I thought with this young team he was vital for us because he's the most mature and the most experienced and really a true professional. I felt it would really help the young guys.

The way we shoot, you're safe anyway. Actually, we always were friends even when we went at each other. Just the competitive nature took over at game time. When that happens coaches don't always see clearly.

This group of girls was a joy to coach and I'm sorry the season's over. They had a great attitude. Running isn't always a junior high kid's favorite thing to do but they worked hard and didn't complain.

This game was a lot of fun. It was nice to meet the kids you coached against. You always were able to see them, but it was fun to meet them and I had a great group of kids.

Luis Aragones

This game is the most important for me as the coach of Spain. In fact probably ever,

This coaching staff we have is a big bonus.

This feels really good. We've been working really hard and I know Coach has been waiting anxiously, building, and the time has finally gotten here. We know what we want to do, but we still have to work hard to get there. Definitely we want to win the CCC and a state championship. It's not going to be easy, but that's what our goals are.

Thirty-one years. People don?t coach or teach in one place for 31 years. That?s going to be his legacy. The wins and losses, the championships, don?t mean as much as the time he?s spent here, reaching so many people.

Dwyane Wade

Third preseason game, and coach looked like he coached the end of the season. Guys are putting their heads down already.

Dwyane Wade

Third preseason game, and coach looked like he coached the end of the season, ... Guys are putting their heads down already.

They should be the heart and soul of your team. They should be an extension of the coach on the court and in some form be the leader of the team.