Famous Quotes & Sayings

I thought our offense was good, but our defense was not there. Our focus was to play better defense in the second half.

I thought our girls set the tempo of the game by playing pressure defense. Malcolm had a difficult time getting into any rhythm because we were pressuring them all over the court.

I thought our girls played hard and physical. It was a tightly-called game, which I think favored us. Our defense was the key to this win.

Mike Babcock

I thought our discipline was good. Our defense really managed the puck. The second half of the game, they didn't have the puck much.

I thought our defense would be able to stop the run better than we did last year (a 60-34 loss). That was our weakness last year, and it didn't happen. I was surprised they were able to run the football like they did.

Gary Williams

I thought our defense wasn't good enough. Whether we doubled down or didn't double down, it just wasn't good enough.

I thought our defense was good tonight. I was really happy with that.

John Calipari

I thought our defense was good, and then I played the dreaded zone for a while which I think everybody's like 'Wow'. But we have a zone and we work on it. I just don't use it that much.

I thought our defense stepped up. We had a number of takeaways, which is what we are looking for, and for the most part we were flying to the ball. Not that the offense didn't score, but overall it was a much better effort by the defense.

I thought our defense stepped up, ... We had a number of takeaways, which is what we are looking for, and for the most part we were flying to the ball. Not that the offense didn't score, but overall it was a much better effort by the defense.

I thought our defense set the tone for the game early on, and we were able to ride that momentum for the rest of the game. Even when our second unit went in, we didn't have a drop off. We had (Ceres) down and we didn't let them back up.

I thought our defense played very, very well.

I thought our defense played really well, and Jessica made some great stops. I'm sure they're all disappointed.

W. S. Gilbert

I thought our defense played pretty well overall. But you can't give a team like Northern Lehigh that kind of field position.

I thought our defense helped them shoot 24 percent. We felt like we should have been up by more.

I thought our defense down the stretch was key. That was a very good team we faced. We couldn't stop them.

Drew Bledsoe

I thought our defense completely shut them down today. They were able to keep their offense of the field. I thought that was big. They never really got it going because our defense really played well today.

I think we were distracted with Senior Night in the first half. At halftime we refocused and put our energy in defense and rebounding. And our guys responded to play the way they can.

I think we took a positive step tonight. We reduced the penalties and the turnovers and it looked like the defense was getting to the football.

Brian Rafalski

I think we still have a pretty solid defense one through six.

Brian Billick

I think what this defense did this season was diminished by people taking shots at who we played late in the season,

Dom Capers

I think what it comes down to, no matter what defense you're in, it's a matter of players going out and making plays. I think many times (the scheme) is overrated.

Brad Childress

I think that every defense has some element of it. Some people have more tied into it as a staple. This would be one team that is tied into it as a staple.

Eddie Jordan

Larry has been playing pretty good defense on Gil and taking away some of the things we like to do.

Lee Corso

Larry Coker doesn't have the talent to win the national title. They have great depth on defense and a good kicking game, but I don't see a major-league running back.

Laura Bush

largest increase in defense spending in two decades.

Bob Sanders

I think everybody has the same attitude. It's like we have something to prove. Last year, our rush defense was not as good as we wanted. This year, we've got Corey.

Chan Gailey

I think first there will be an evaluation process of where he is physically and mentally, ... If he is capable, we might spot play him on defense and on special teams. ... I'm worried about his conditioning more than anything else.

James Wright

Isaiah had three players on him. He was the focal point of their defense. It was good we had other players step up.

Frank Beamer

I remember watching him at Highland Springs (High School, near Richmond), and when I recruited him I told him my plan was to get him on offense some and get him on defense some, and I think he's the kind of guy that can handle it. I think he's got that kind of ability.

Leslie Frazier

I remember us making all sorts of mistakes on defense. I wanted to come out in the second half and do something to get the season off and running.

Penn has a lot of speed and experience and they are playing really well right now. Our team defense is going to be crucial.

Aaron Gray

People always try to focus on the inside part of our game. When you have guys like Ronald stepping up and hitting perimeter shots, it opens up everything else because they have to stretch their defense and play the perimeter. It widens the lane. It helps the big men out tremendously. The way he's been shooting the ball, it's been helping our team dramatically.