Famous Quotes & Sayings

In the four years I've done it, I've coached 21 Division I players. Everything I do, I'm preparing myself to be a college coach.

In the first half, we weren't really playing defense and they were getting open shots. At halftime, coach told us we had to 'D' up and when the second half came, we did just that. We contested every shot.

Bob Stoops

In the end, they're here to go to school, and it should be our job as administrators or as coaches that if they're not, we can't put you on the field.

Mike Shanahan

In the heat of battle, some things are going to be said by the coaching staff or from players. What it is is the heat of battle. That's just part of the game, and you have to live with those things.

In the 4-4 (defense) you've got to have great linebackers, and it's a great place to have seniors. Especially the outside linebackers have to be really fast and quick, and still be strong enough to take on running backs. Coaches always love big, strong kids who can run.

Intense is the right word. You don't get days off with him. He's definitely a dictator. If you mess up in a game he's in your face about it. The older guys handle it a lot better. I imagine he's an intimidating guy for a 14-year-old who has never been coached like that. We got a guy who is dedicated to making you a better player. And that's never happened here.

Jerry Kramer

Inside the Locker Room is a private, inside look at Coach Lombardi and the men who played for him. The locker room was a very private place; you will hear tears, laughter, prayers and curses. That is the way it was, and my hope is that the listeners will feel that they were right there with us.

Walt Kyle

In my opinion I think Jim Roque is the coach of the year in this league. He and his staff have done a phenomenal job. They are so tough to play against. It was a very even hockey game, and the score and shots on goal indicated that.

In our times, we constantly used to play with niggles because the coach told us to. But these days, things are different.

Michael Finley

(In San Antonio), I knew what I was getting into from a team standpoint, from a coaching standpoint.

In San Antonio, coaches were telling me what a great person Eddie was to work with, and that was just a week. He's got better as a football player, but he's been a great person all the time.

I noticed that. Their coach told me I was going over the time and that's the first time anyone's said I was taking too long.

I like to have full-time coaches being responsible for our athletes. Obviously, it was a good decision.

I just told the guys as coaches we were very, very proud of what they accomplished this year. They need to hold their heads up. They left it all out on the ice. We had a great run this year.

Tony Allen

I just wanted to stop him, so I can get some trust (from) my coach and get some minutes. If I was able to get a stop, he might put me in the game in more situations.

I just wanted to see an ACC game. But it's a big-time program, nice coaches and nice players. It was a great atmosphere.

Dennis Erickson

I just thought it was an opportunity for me to come back, give back and get back to coaching college football ... my first love.

I just scratch my head. I enjoy the fact that Toledo gets a major league coaching staff.

Luke Ridnour

I just run the team, get out in transition, and get the guys the ball. With coach Hill the court has been more open and we've been able to score points. It has definitely helped us. We just need to find a way to win.

I really want to emphasize that we have good people here and we can never lose sight of that. Sometimes people focus on the things that went wrong and forget we have great players. I have told the players that I will be patient. ... I had a role model in my coach Pat Quinn when I was a player. He had a goal that he would never ruin anyone's outlook on the game.

Marv Levy

I regret that I was not more specific in stating that I will not be serving in a coaching capacity.

Chauncey Billups

I remember before I left we had the program really rocking. It was loud when there was a lot of kids in the building. When you've got kids in there it makes it extra loud. Even if it's not filled to capacity, it feels like it because they're just so excited to be there. So, I thought what better way to try to help Coach Patton and the program out than to have lots of kids in the building?

I remember 2000. That was a whale of a game. I remember they scored 77 points in the finals. Coach (Nick) Coleman does a great job with them. They execute real well.

Sylvia Hatchell

I love playing over here. This is a great environment. This is what every coach and every player dreams of, to play in a situation like this.

Billy Donovan

I love our team, ... I love coaching this team. When I come to practice every day, I just love being on the floor. I just love their eagerness.

I love the guy, that guy is awesome. I never played for a coach like that in my whole life. . . . I'm just happy he's happy. If he's happy, I'm happy.

Brandon Roy

Illinois is a physical team. Coach said to keep penetrating, keep trying to get to the line and open up things for the other players.

I look back every time. I love it when Coach Sloan gets on me,

Steven Jackson

I'll wait for a new coaching staff to tell me that.

I live in South Jersey and it is unfortunate I can't play in the Cape-Atlantic League at Absegami for coach (Doug) Colman, but I think I made a good decision to play at the Hun School,

Phillip Daniels

I live for games like this. You dream about playing in games like this, win-or-die-type games. Coach will have us ready. We just have to go do it.

Bill Walsh

I know he has only one thought in mind, and that is to win football games. Some of the other trappings of being a head coach are just not important to him and I would think that's what they need. That's the way Don James was and the way Jim Owens was. They were top football coaches who developed an esprit de corps and a sense of purpose, and that's what counts.

Bill Cowher

I know it's that time of year, unfortunately. Russ is a good coach ? People think very highly of him. We're focused right now. We have to play next week, potentially on a short week. That's all we're focused on.