Quotes about conference
conference preparing ready
Right now everything is set to go, and everyone is preparing for conference play. In the Southland Conference you've got to show up and be ready to play every Saturday. Jay Thomas
conference peter run
Peter will run at conference if he has to run on his hands.
conference happened hungry lost mind nick remember san seen took trade trying western
Nick is so hungry for a championship. I remember when we lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference finals. I had never really seen Nick that emotional. All he had on his mind was trying to get back ... trying to get back. I think that's why when that trade happened he took it so hard. Avery Johnson
conference empirical heard increased nine numbers people talking
Nine years ago you would never have heard of this. We have no empirical data, but you go to a conference and you hear people talking about this more and more. I'd say the numbers have probably increased dramatically. Jim Nabors
conference help level players schedule tough twelve
We have had a tough schedule these first twelve games, with the level of play we've seen. That's only going to help us get better and be better players come conference time.
conference five game hard help kids proud record road rough stretch winning worked year
We have had a rough road recently. We are now 5-2 in the conference and have our 11th win. This will be our 20th year with a winning record so we are proud of that. The kids have worked hard and I think this five game stretch is going to help us in the long run.
conference focused playing ranked schedule schools teams tougher year
We have a much tougher schedule this year than in years past. I have focused on playing as many ranked teams as possible. Our conference schools have become much more competitive this year. We do not have any walkover matches.
conference games region
We have two games left, but we want to keep on winning. We don't want to go into the conference and region tournaments on a downfall.
conference determine everybody meant ourselves outcome regional tournament understand
We have to understand that what we did in preseason meant nothing in conference and what we did in conference is not going to determine the outcome of this game. Everybody is even keel. We've got to play ourselves into the regional tournament and anything can happen.
conference played player returning teams three top year
We played one of the top teams in the conference. They're very skillful. They have the returning conference Player of the Year (Cornelius) and three other all-conference players.
conference win
We can still win our conference if we win out, but it's going to be tough.
conference finishing good instead win
We know if we win out we would be in good shape. As long as we do our part, we could win the conference championship instead of finishing second. Bobby Jones
conference generate revenue
We'll generate significant, significant revenue for the conference and the institutions that participate.
conference discussion people
Two years ago a lot of people didn't even think our conference was going to make it, ... There was a lot of discussion about separation. ... Two years, for our members, have been pretty difficult. Collectively, we think we have a significant upside.
conference five goal hope last situation six teams year
We were in the same situation last year, so I know how it feels. My goal every year is to get five or six teams from this conference in, so I hope that happens.
conference dropped games intensity mistakes room
We don't have room for any mistakes right now. We've already dropped two conference games at home, so we've got to play with a real sense of urgency. We need intensity on every possession. Tubby Smith
conference doubt focused good learn love onto ready step struggles work
We are really a good team, and I have no doubt we will work through these struggles and be ready for conference play. I love these kids. They have a lot of heart. They just have to learn that when they step onto the field, they have to be focused and ready to play.
conference frequently group including meetings personal reaching regularly small variety
We are reaching out frequently and regularly in a variety of ways, including conference calls, small group meetings and personal meetings to a variety of groups. Dana Perino
conference definitely focus happy improving learn playing
We are playing better now and we just need to keep improving on it. You want to be peaking at the end of the season. We're definitely not happy going into conference 3-8, but there's nothing we can do about that now. It's a new season, we're 0-0, we just have to focus on conference now and learn from the preseason.
conference east opportunity presents season step variables year
I think every season is important because there are so many variables for the conference and the schools, ... Certainly, this year presents the opportunity for the Big East Conference to step out and show its capabilities.
conference diligence due football game price watch
Is a $40 price to go watch a Southeastern Conference football game reasonable? We've done our due diligence around the country. You'll see that it's more than reasonable. Eric Hyman
conference goals playing tournament
Our goals are to keep getting better, and when we get to that conference tournament we want to be playing well.
conference defend division goals harder state title win
Our goals are still the game. We want to win the SCC Quinnipiac Division, defend our conference title and win the Division I state championship. Those goals will now be harder to attain, but they are still attainable.
conference game goal nice people team title win
Our goal is to win the conference title so we know every game is important. It's nice to be on a team where so many people can contribute.
conference fine looking summer worked
Over the summer she worked really hard. I'm looking for big things from her. I think she'll show do fine in conference play.
conference good last state time
My time at conference would have been good enough to make it to state last year.
conference question strongest
Look at the conference as a whole, and I don't think it's any question it's the strongest conference in the country. Chris Spielman
conference currently early left mean standing throw towel weekend weekends
Where we're standing currently in the conference doesn't mean anything. It's too early to throw in the towel -- it's one weekend of many weekends that's left to play.
conference satisfying won
We were able to get things done. It is not just me. We won county, sectional and conference titles. That has been the most satisfying part of it all.
conference continue execute game head second strong
We were able to execute some things that we have been working on. Hopefully, the strong play will continue as we head into our second conference game this weekend.
conference games good ground matter ourselves
We can really make up some ground and put ourselves in a good position. All conference games are big games. It doesn't matter who you play. You've got to play well so you can win.
conference middle race realize
We realize we're in the middle of a conference race. We're not going to take anything for granted. Rick Barnes
conference earlier executing good guys job moved played
We played more like we did earlier in conference play. We did a good job of executing on offense. We moved guys around and got them in. It was good to see.