Famous Quotes & Sayings

It's been a long, strange trip. I expect things to get better this season. We're really high on coach Harris. He's going to be great for this program. There's an excitement again.

It's been a long, long year for me. But now I'm just waiting to talk to coach Sampson.

It's been a long, hard decision but after looking at the situation and everything, I've decided to consider myself eligible for another year of coaching under (coach) Joe Paterno.

It's been a longer journey than for some of these guys, but what a thrill. I'm from a little town in New Hampshire. It's not that far from Springfield mileage-wise, but it's light years from shoveling snow in the driveway as a kid loving the game. All of a sudden I had an opportunity to play at the college level and coach and do other things. I just feel so privileged to be going into the Hall of Fame.

It's been a little curious. We didn't know who the coach would be, and we were always wondering who it would be. It was a big part of my decision if I'd come back or not.

It's been practically a year now that I've been playing and the knee has not given me problems. The injury doesn't really concern me. What concerns me is trying to win a starting spot. There are very good and experienced players in the back so I have to show the coach every day that I can and want to be a starter.

Arnaz Battle

It's great. I feel like coaches are realizing the strengths that we have on this team, the type of players and what we can do ? the variety of things.

Arnaz Battle

It's great, ... I feel like coaches are realizing the strengths that we have on this team, the type of players and what we can do ? the variety of things.

Mike Johnson

It's great for the players to have our whole coaching staff back and together. I'm sure it's not an easy time for him, but when he talked to us (at the pre-game skate), he just said the same things he always does, stressing the importance of this game.

It's great to have Ryan back with the Rockets. Ryan is one of those high-energy players that all coaches like to have on their roster.

It's great to come out with something like that, and great to see our coach get a reward like that.

Scott Prince

It's raised its ugly head a few times in our games. If the referees are consistent with their calls, I'm sure all the players and all the coaches will be happy with that.

It's quite an honor. I feel humbled to be national junior college coach of the year, but I'm sure there are quite a few people who deserve it more than me.

It's really nice from a coaching standpoint to have great kids who go out and play their butts off each night. We are starting to play pretty well.

Frank Robinson

It's really just not fair for the coaching staff, to hang them out there. That's worse than saying, 'You're fired.' Because then they know they have to go look for a job.

It's probably the most important game of the year. Coach is already telling us that.

It's pretty important we've got a coach signed up before that (June 30) date so there's some (certainty) in the players' minds and fans mind about what's happening next year. The earlier the better but we're not in a position where we have to panic.

It's pretty hard especially for me. I know coach is taking it pretty hard, too. I think competitors don't want to lose, and to go out like we did is very demoralizing.

It's painful for the seniors. As coaches we'll be back, but for the seniors, that's it.

There's a lot more TLC required from coaches now.

Barry Alvarez

This is the plan I've always had. Joe's plan is to coach until he's 100.

This loss today goes to the coaches,'' Michigan State coach John L. Smith said.

This is the most exciting day in my coaching life, ... I want it to be a big deal.

This is the most excited I have ever been starting a new season and this is the deepest roster of quality kids I have ever had. This is going to be the first time since I have been a head coach that I can start three seniors on the mound, so I am really excited about that.

This league combines real good players with great coaches. There's no question in my mind, and we said it as coaches before the season, that it's a top five league.

Bo Ryan

They're attentive, they're hungry, they have good instincts, they've had good coaching and hopefully they'll continue to stay hungry and hopefully they'll continue to get good coaching.

They're a team struggling in transition. Their coach left them in the middle of the year, and the guy left their cupboard pretty bare.

They're a team in crisis. Their coach left before the season started, so maybe in a year or two they'll come back stronger.

Urban Meyer

They're as talented a team as any I've ever coached against.

They're a passing team. They're in the ACC. I really liked the coaching staff a lot.

They really did well non-conference. They have a good coach and coaching staff, (and) they're playing really hard.

Kyle Smith

They're just a good team. Luckily, Coach (Dale) Watts played a lot of his players tonight.

They're good. It's a tough place to play. They have a great coach and a great player (Ellis). They always come to play.