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E. O. Wilson

We want to take this and teach our athletes that there is a bigger picture. We are thankful we still have a gym and a football field. We are trying to get the kids to learn a life lesson.

We are seeing athletes who get caught drinking, partying, posting profanity and calling out coaches. Student-athletes feel it's spying ... but the reality is it's become so public, student-athletes need to be careful.

We are proud and delighted to work with Chicago's educational and recreational leaders within the Latin American community. We are determined in our goals to help create a better environment for many gifted students and athletes through our Foundation and community programs so that they can enjoy a better and more productive life. The Hispanic community and the Mexican American community in particular have greatly supported us for nine years and we are happy to be able to give back.

We strive to do all that we can to help emphasize the importance of sports and athletics for women and young people. National Girls and Women in Sports Day recognizes female athletes that came before us, and encourages future generations of girls to make physical fitness a regular part of their lives.

Maggie Dixon

West Point graduates love everything that has to do with West Point. As much as it is male-dominated in terms of numbers, there is a great respect for female athletes and the females who go through here.

We started off well - I'd like to build off of that. I see no reason why these athletes can't do better. We've had good performances off of base work. In a perfect world, we have a lot of room to improve.

We have a special group of athletes on our team this year with a strong nucleus of athletes that compete to the best of their abilities every single meet.

Whenever you have people in the community knowing that all the professional athletes are interested in the community and not just here part-time, that they care, I think it helps. And I think it helps that the Devil Rays are here for Spring Training and the regular season.

We want our athletes to carry the torch, face, and name of Tulane University during this difficult time.

Brian Williams

There is no question the Canadian men's team is under heavy pressure, but pressure is the essence of events such as the Olympics. Today, a group of young athletes handled the pressure very well.

Paul Davis

When we get out and run, we've got the athletes to do it. We just have to do it all 40 minutes.

We're still learning and I see improvement from our last game. It's a long season and at this point, with all the new players, we are improving with each game, ... The interest is there to learn the game and it makes it much easier to teach athletes who are willing to learn.

We're looking forward to a successful season. The athletes are all very excited to be back at the new facility and many new members have joined the team this year.

Mike Mason

We've got four excellent receivers and two or three others behind them that are probably as good as many starters on some other teams. I've never had a receiving core this good. This is an outstanding core, one of the best groups of athletes I've ever had.

We've got a small team, only six athletes here. So we are going to have to do well with six athletes in seven events. On the other side of the coin, on the performance list there are four No. 1 and a No. 2.

We'll be fine. I have guys that are good athletes and quick feet. I can work with that.

We're just trying to stay confident and humble at the same time. It's a lot more fun. This pace is what I like to play, and we have the athletes and shooters to do what Coach Pearl wants to do.

With their population base and the methods they use to funnel athletes into programs, they are very close to where the Cubans, East Germans and Eastern Europeans used to be.

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At a Group Two school, to have two special athletes like that at the same time might happen once in a lifetime. That's the reality. It went by fast. I like the challenge of trying to get other players.

A stronger, more flexible body will tolerate a fall better. The underlying message is that snowboarding and skiing safety have to entail a lifestyle commitment. Maintaining a proper fitness level is essential and winter athletes need to incorporate it naturally into their fitness routines.

George Vecsey

All our lives are enriched by the leadership and excellence and confidence of female athletes, whether the Mia Hamms and Maya Moores we know or the field hockey, lacrosse and track and field athletes we do not necessarily know.

It's just created an up-tempo style of play, and fortunately, I have the kind of athletes to run that system.

It's kind of bittersweet. I'm greedy and I want to have as many athletes as I can, but I'm really happy for C.J. It's awesome for him and great for the team.

It's just that we work so well together. We've got tremendous athletes on this team, and I think that's the reason why there were so many turnovers.

It seems that all the hard work these athletes have put into their season is paying off, and everyone is skiing at the top of their game when it counts the most.

A lot of people come here simply for a drink or a meal. A lot of the athletes will eat after a match, and sometimes, they'll be munching on food right out there during the games.

Kim Williams

A lot of our athletes that scored tonight are young. They're the names people are going to be reading about for the next few years to come.

Glen Cook

A lot of great young athletes out here on this field tonight, both sides.

All of Canada's athletes turned in an exceptional performance at these Games and they've made all Canadians proud.

A lot of athletes stepped up today. I think every point is going to be important this week.

O. J. Simpson

A lot of athletes came by telling me they broke personal records. I was impressed; some of the times turned in were very nice times.

A lot of athletes are arrogant, narcissistic, prima donnas and selfish, and he never fell into that category. He's one of the most-sensitive, intelligent people I've known. When all of this is over, I'd like to be his mentor.