Famous Quotes & Sayings

Reggie's just a player, a very good post presence offensively. That was the difference in a tight defensive struggle.

(Our pass defense) is something that we need to make better. We need to do a better job with the pass rush, it's not just the defensive backs, it's also the defensive line.

Shane Battier

Our offensive and defensive execution was poor when it mattered. We couldn't get a stop when we needed it.

Our offensive and defensive lines are very good.

People like to use the word 'ugly' in big defensive games. But these two teams play hard physically.

Our problem tonight was we just didn't have enough contributors down the defensive end, we just didn't get guys in the right position and (only) two guys in double figures ain't gonna get it done.

Carmelo Anthony

Our team needed me out there to get some things done on the offensive end and the defensive end. At halftime, I just told (the team) it's time for me to wake up.

Our whole defensive thrust was better that last 10 minutes or so. It was a big stretch for us. From that point on, I thought we really played terrific basketball.

Aaron Gray

Other teams are keying in on him, setting whole defensive strategies around him. That's presenting opportunities for other people to step up. It's amazing. It seems like every game, it's someone different.

R.J. is a good shooter, and it was a good game for him to come in. He gave us some size on the defensive end and some energy.

Kobe Bryant

Play defense. Don't stink it up on the defensive end or you will not win.

Most of the schools are pretty honest and will tell you they haven't watched the tape or they have and aren't prepared to offer. Sometimes they will tell you they're stocked at that position but they're looking at a kid as a defensive back, even if he hasn't played that position, because he's an athlete.

Justin Rose

I was just trying to get my teammates involved. We had a great defensive effort. That was a team when right there.

I think the two programs are very close. But they've had (recently graduated) Matt Roth as a four-year starter at defensive end and he's a big defensive end. Our defensive ends had been undersized defensive ends. Now, we've got big defensive ends.

I think the two programs are very close, ... But they've had (recently graduated) Matt Roth as a four-year starter at defensive end and he's a big defensive end. Our defensive ends had been undersized defensive ends. Now, we've got big defensive ends.

Ray McDonald

It is a more natural position for me. I'm looking forward to playing defensive end.

Jessica's our experienced leader, our lone returning starter from our last tournament run. For as much as she does offensively, she is also a defensive threat and has an overall poise that just helps the others settle in.

Troy Vincent

Jerry (Gray, defensive coordinator) threw everything that was in our game plan. This was the first week since I've been here that he tried everything. He was trying everything just to find something to click.

Jamie is playing very well. He's come up big at times for us. We haven't given up many goals. That's the way play, from the defensive end out. We're pretty deep. We play five defensemen. There's a lot of experience there.

J.C. did a real good job on the defensive end and had a solid game on the offensive end.

Bobby Johnson

Jay makes a great throw or a great run for a first down. As an old defensive coordinator, I would hate (to face him).

Krystal is experienced, works at her game and is a strong hitter, ... Hannah is very versatile and can play all of the defensive positions.

Shane Smith

Last week some of our defensive ends struggled. There were some plays, if they just would have stayed at home they would have made the play.

That was the key play right there. He's a very good defensive pitcher, a very good all-around player.

Charlie Villanueva

That was the turning point in the game. That's definitely huge. I was struggling on the offensive end and a big defensive play made up for the offence.

That was the difference. Our defensive intensity was there in the first half and non-existent in the second half. They just about scored at will. When somebody comes into your home floor and scores 48 points (in the second half), that's an embarrassment.

That was the difference in the game, we picked up the defensive intensity in the second half.

That would be a mistake (to play), a big mistake, but like I said, if it's a necessity, I'd do it, ... It would be if there were no defensive tackles (available). That would be the reason.

That was a huge thing, the defensive intensity. But I really feel like that experience with Highland the first time has matured us in a lot of ways. One thing about our season, we've had some 'necessary' failures.

That was our worst defensive performance all year. There's no excuse for it. You have to make the plays.

That was just a great defensive play. Sometimes great players have to make great plays, and that is exactly what Robert did right there.

Lindsey Hunter

That's the type of game the playoffs are. It's a defensive struggle, and every game and every possession means a lot. As the season winds down, we're going to have to establish that as our identity.

That's the quickest defensive team I've ever played . . .the quickest team we've played all year.