Famous Quotes & Sayings

Barry Alvarez

I think young players, in particular, see that, recognize, 'This is what the coaches want,' because we recognize that. This is what the game's all about, this is how you go about the game. This is how you're supposed to play.

I think the coaches already have a pretty decent idea of what they're going to do, but there's always a couple decisions that they're not quite sure of heading into that last game, and the last game, the way it turns out, might swing it one way or the other.

It is great for the fans. Every game is tough and every game is intense. The supporters love it but the coaches get a headache.

Pat Riley

I was concerned about where we'd be, as I'm sure most coaches are coming back (from the All-Star break). We have one game in 10 days, and this was it. We started to play very well at the end of the (first) quarter.

He loved teaching, whether it was football or academically. He was always laughing and telling jokes but he still got his point across. Clayton was one of the first coaches who tried to make in fun and he saw the wisdom in that.

We try to pick it strategically. There's only so many Saturdays during the evaluation period that the coaches can come. It gives enough time to get away from the other (combines). When they're in Pennsylvania, we'll be out West or down South. It doesn't make sense for everyone to compete for the same kids.

Al Groh

We try to get everybody involved with every prospect. Players had relationships with most of the coaches on our staff.

We think he (Rothschild) is one of the most respected pitching coaches in the game and he has two World Series rings to show for that.

We told the coaches we have room over there for more of those banners, so they need to go out and win some more championships.

He's finally figured out how to really work. He wants to try and play at the next level, and I've pointed out little things that (college coaches are) always looking for. He's kind of turned the corner and stepped it up a notch.

He's been our leader all year. He was voted player of the year in our division by the other coaches because they know he is too.

Ron Zook

He's done an unbelievable job with their program. When you go back and you look, up until just maybe two three years ago, his staff was pretty much intact for such a long period of time. To me, that really says a lot. You look at the record and you can see what he's done, but when you see coaches that stay there for a long period of time, I think it says a lot about the way he runs the program.

Sean Jones

He was raw -- he had quickness, and that's what we saw. But (defensive line) coaches Keith Millard and Sam Clancy worked with him on pass-rushing techniques. He's a much better technician now than when he first got here.

I thought they deserved some recognition, and some other coaches agreed.

I thought the coaches were going to stop us. But the crowd paid their money, so we had to give them a show.

Frank Beamer

I think we have good coaches and good players in this state. We've really made an effort to re- cruit well in the state. I think the records would show that we have, particularly in the last few years. You look at our roster and it is further proof that we are winning with a lot of Virginia kids.

I think we need to put the squad on 23 next year as that gives the coaches more options.

I thought our team did a good job of coming back after losing in the morning. The coaches told the team we were the little fish in the big sea.

I think what he is doing this season, I think all of us, players, coaches and media in particular, should really savor. Because he's having not only a career, but particularly this season, for the ages.

I think that free throws are the most overlooked thing in basketball. There are some coaches who don't even practice them. We try to get in 100 every day.

I think a lot of people doubted us because we had that skid at the end of the season. But our coaches told us it was just getting us ready for the playoffs, and it looks like they were right.

Chris Jones

I think a lot of coaches are envious to be in that situation.

I think all you can really do (attending games) is see how they conduct themselves, their mannerisms, how the players respond to them and how they talk to the other coaches on the bench. I don't know if any of those in particular are earth-shattering pieces of information, but it's another piece to the puzzle.

Ryan Taylor

I think being jacked up for games helps because you play harder when you are really into it, ... Sometimes I might go over the edge with it. Sometimes I might get an unsportsmanlike (conduct) or unnecessary roughness (penalty), but the coaches can deal with that as long as I am playing my hardest.

I think it was a lot of things. I had good coaches in high school who helped me, and once I got here I could focus on just one sport instead of three.

It gives summertime back for the kids. I love camp, but I am going to be losing that because you can't go when school starts, and school will have started by that time. Coaches don't like (missing camp), but the trade-off is not worth it.

I always look to make contributions. When we come, the coaches want us to at least keep the lead, if not extend the lead.

He would have been in good shape going to any one of the three. The other two coaches were working extremely hard.

Phil Jackson

He was unusual in the fact that he was also an excellent (math) teacher. In those days, most coaches taught P.E.

Ted Thompson

He had a tough year last year. I wasn't there, but as he went through a workout, the coaches were excited about him.

Claude Brown

He is going to be a very big-time running back for the Buckeyes. I keep telling him to keep his nose clean, go to class, listen to the coaches. I don't hear anything from the coaches up there (at OSU), so I know he's doing a good job off the field.

He had a great game plan for the Giants and he's one of the great coaches in the league. I'm just so happy to be here playing for him. It's one of the reasons I wanted to come to Carolina.

Bud Adams

He doesn't seem to be able to stay out of trouble. I think he'll get out of that habit, though. I think the coaches let him know that he'll stay out of trouble or he won't be around long.