Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jerry Falwell

I'm sure the coaches and players were demoralized from those three shutouts, ... I think they're on the comeback and the last few years, they had a strong finish and I would not be surprised if we see that again.

I had to look up and make sure I was in the right place last Friday. I've had Friday practices in the past where there were more coaches than athletes.

I'm very, very proud of the kids. I know coaches say it a lot, but this is a team win. This group has a lot of confidence.

I need to be on all the coverage units, ... I need to lead by example. I haven't done that so far this year and I plan on going out and doing that. ... The coaches and I talked about it and it's a necessity. It's team over individual goals. I'm a team player and that's the way I play.

I'm taking everything I learned from St. Aug. The coaches there really set a good foundation, taught me the techniques and really helped to set the framework for what I've become.

I'm taking everything I learned from St. Aug, ... The coaches there really set a good foundation, taught me the techniques and really helped to set the framework for what I've become.

I'm happy with how I did today, but I know I have to do a lot better in my next match to get back to where I was last year. All of my coaches have stressed that it doesn't matter if you win or lose as long as you step off the mat proudly.

I like the opportunity to get together with these coaches I've known over the years and exchange ideas. I think the process lends itself to sound judgments and a thorough evaluation of the teams. I think that we do have some credibility.

I listen and take it for what it's worth. And a lot of it is worth nothing to me. Some of it, the criticism and the stuff that comes from my coaches and people like that that I need to listen to to get better, that definitely means something to me.

I'm confident that we'll establish a good program. It's going to be an ongoing process of coaches and players learning each other. This is the time to lay the groundwork.

If our seniors don't play well we don't win that football game. I also think our coaches did a good job getting us ready to play last week. We need to be just as good this week. This game is just as important as last week's game. We have to win, then hope for some help to get into the playoffs.

David Shields

If our sample is representative of the larger youth sport population, this finding would suggest that there are nearly 2 million kids being physically abused by their coaches each year.

I know that if we keep winning, the scouts and coaches will be out to see us. I'm not about that stuff, I'm about this team and helping this team win.

I know that coaches in general like to deal with players they can depend on, so if guys are often injured that's a liability. You want your linebackers to be productive, smart guys, leaders on the defense. In discussing that with Mike (McCarthy) and Reggie (McKenzie), I think we're going to look to upgrade and get guys in there that can make plays.

Cedric Benson

I knew my time was going to come, I just had to be ready when it came. It does say something for the coaches and what they think of me.

Charles Tillman

I like it a lot. That just goes to show the rapport we have with the coaches and they trust us enough to do something on our own that we recognize so we can make a play.

Sean Marshall

I kind of get into that. The coaches may not like it, but I think it helps me out a little bit.

I'm just trying to make sure that I'm ready whenever my name's called. The coaches have explained the situation to me very well, so I have a good perspective on what I need to do, and what needs to be done to help this team.

I'm just trying to learn my position and learn what my coaches and teammates expect out of me.

Michael Johnson

I'm just trying to learn as much as I can every day. I've got some great guys in front of me and great coaches around me,

I'm looking around, and the coaches are screaming for a returner, and I'm like, 'Put me in! Put me in!' ... After a second or two, I popped in my mouthpiece. I kept walking on the field, and nobody stopped me. You could tell (Jones) didn't want me out there, but nobody was out there (as a kick returner). He gave me the look, and I knew it was OK.

I'm fully confident in my abilities and what I can do. If I have to come back here I wouldn't be sad. I would come back to a program where the coaches love me and the students love me. So it wouldn't hurt at all.

James Augustine

I'm just going to try to enjoy the ride I've had playing with Dee, the coaches and the team. That's what's going to make me happy right now, thinking about the run I've had here.

Stephen Graham

I'm just going to pick up where I left off. I'm trying to show the coaches what a good player I am.

I'm so proud of our defense, I'm so proud of our coaches and I'm so proud of our leadership, ... Our seniors stepped it up this week and everyone else followed along.

I'm saying things publicly that other coaches feel.

I had no hint it was coming. Coaches were part of the decision (to go to Miami), but Coach Coker's still there (and) still wants me.

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 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.

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.

I know of no one that's representing the rest of the coaches in Ohio that thinks there should be reduced opportunities for kids. Most of those guys want to see as many opportunities as possible.

I know now is not the time to keep your head down. My teammates and coaches picked me back up.