Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jose Fernandez

I was very happy by the way we responded without her being on the floor. They are doing a good job going after her on the defensive end. She's just got to play with her feet and not her hands.

I was very displeased with the defensive effort at the start of the game.

John Bradley

I was very discouraged by our defensive effort and intensity tonight. It just wasn't where it needed to be when playing a team like Brownstown.

Tom Johnson

I was happy with the play of the team, especially with our defensive play. To give up five goals in four games is a real accomplishment for this team. We have been able to play all four lines most of the time, and I think that has really helped us in the third period wearing teams down.

I was extremely happy with our defense. We got a good defensive start.

It felt like we were sharp tonight. Our defensive pressure is where it needs to be for the tournament.

David Harris

I think our speed and quickness is good, and we have the potential to be an outstanding defensive team,

I think one reason our sacks are up this year is because of the double teams. Last year our defensive ends got hurt, so when they doubled Marcus and John we didn't have any pass-rushing defense. Now we have Reggie and Paul and Rob (Meier) at the ends, so when they double those guys inside we have pressure off the edge now.

I think he forgets how great he can be defensively. I told him tonight 'I need you to be a monster on the defensive end'. Asa is going to get his points because he's a good player. The way he helps us most is when he plays really good defense.

I think from watching them on tape, they look to be a very good defensive team. It looks like all the kids play solid man-to-man defense.

I still think it comes down to fundamental baseball. Somebody making enough defensive plays and getting pitching.

It didn't feel like a letdown. It just seemed like we didn't know what we were doing. One turnover led to another and another. I think the main thing is to have that killer instinct or heart on the defensive end.

It did hamper me a little bit. I just tried to help on the defensive end - that was my main role for tonight.

I think it will be a lot different than recent years. Last season, about at the midway point, I could see the lights go on in a lot of players. They understood the defensive schemes we wanted to use. Now, with this spring practice, they aren't going to have to learn anything new.

I think Kris (Durham) had one of his better games with four assists, four steals and he shot 75 percent from the field. Nate (Greer) had another great defensive game.

I thought my kids played hard. We just got worn down at the end. If you look at their offensive and defensive lines, we were undersized.

I thought McGee did a really nice job at the defensive end. Our big people had good energy all night.

I thought Kyle did well on Saturday. Defensive breakdowns were the real problem.

I thought his defensive effort locking up on dribble penetration was the key to getting us going and getting us easy baskets. He had a great week of practice. He practiced harder this last week than he has all year and he really worked hard on his defense.

Jim Boeheim

I think they're a very good defensive team. If you watched the game, you know why he wasn't in the game. Gerry could not make plays.

Johnny played unbelievable, and our defensive zone play was unbelievable.

I think that's what we've been lacking from a defensive standpoint. We've got a lot of young players, especially in the secondary who made some big plays and we need to keep that going.

Tommy Thompson

Lauren pitched a very smart game and they made the defensive plays when they had to.

Lauren is a gifted and skillful soccer player with a remarkable defensive mentality. Her experience and versatility will enable her to play in our midfield or in the backline.

Michel Therrien

Lately, he's playing better. He's skating better. I think he's been better, more comfortable in his own end. He knows how to react in defensive situations.

Justin Rose

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

Kobe Bryant

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

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.

We're still trading on the defensive and seeing more selling. As it appears, this second-quarter slowdown could be a mirage.

We've turned around our defensive play and our goaltending has improved with that. They go hand in hand. After some shoddy play early in the season, we've improved that (defensive) area.