Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kelvin Sampson

UNCP is a very special place to me, and I'm honored to be involved in a campaign that is as important to Pembroke's future as this is. Athletics is a huge part of the total college experience ... it plays a huge role in molding character and creating tradition.

Jim Brown

You have an athletic director who wants to bring us up-to-date,

You have to give Manchester credit. They're very athletic and they never make you feel comfortable.

Barry Alvarez

When you lose the entire front four, and they were all drafted by the NFL, it's easy to say you won't be any good, ... But when you really research it, you see those guys have played and they have the ability. The great thing about athletics is that what's written doesn't make any difference. It's what you do.

When I was visiting the UW Athletic Department, they had a (computer-generated) promotional picture of the football team in front of the Colosseum, all wearing gladiator outfits, ... I knew I was on the right track.

Kiana Tom

Just kidding, I've been very athletic all my life.

I came to a tryout after that, so it couldn't have been catching the ball. They came to see if I was athletic or not. That must have helped.

I'd need a good business manager, but I still feel I have the knowledge of what it takes. There are parallels between running a major college basketball program and an athletic department.

Collin was a great player for us, obviously -- he is at Duke. He was a good student. I'd say his grades averaged in the mid-90s. He was one of those kids who didn't need athletics to get into Duke.

Carroll was awesome. She's been pitching well and stepping up her game. She fits right in on the varsity level. She's tall and looks very athletic out there and when she throws the ball, she's a real presence.

He can be the best I've ever seen. He already has the athletic intangibles. If he can get the smarts of Peyton Manning, the swagger of Joe Montana, you put all that in one pot, and I'm going to put my money on my guy every time.

He brings a unique combination of enthusiasm for sports, concern for the student, experience in athletic administration, business experience and communication skills that are needed in today's complex world of intercollegiate athletics.

Mike Shanahan

(Head Athletic Trainer) Steve (Antonopulos) thought initially it was separated, very similar to what Lenny (Walls) had (in 2004), ... Then after the MRI and talking to him after the game, it's dislocated, which means it pops out of the joint, so it's still quite sore.

Heather is very athletic and has good size for a perimeter player.

He really is a model citizen and a model student athlete.

He probably came back in the best condition of any of our guys. He had some success last year and wanted to build on that. He's matured. He likes the offensive stuff we do. And defensively we give him some freedom to show his athletic ability.

Janet Evanovich

I may not be the most patient woman in the world, or the most glamorous, or the most athletic, but I'm right up there at the top of the line when it comes to resiliency.

North Carolina works their butt off, and they happen to be athletic and talented and that's a combination I think is very tough. That's why I think they have a great chance to win it. They didn't let us outwork them. We worked hard, but they did too.

The moves we have made during the last few days are geared to grow and improve our team. Trevor is a young, athletic small forward, who will fit in defensively with what we are trying to accomplish. I genuinely like Steve as a person and wish him nothing but the best.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Administrative decisions regarding athletic team names, nicknames or mascots should be retained at the local level,

Once we get the proposal from the athletic directors, then I will submit a proposal to the school board. Then, after the school board gets it, we will have a number of community meetings to get community input,

Defensively, we were very pleased with the way we played. Our defense is very athletic and we have great pursuit to the ball.

Defensively, they run a four and five man front and are pretty athletic all the way around. Defense is the key this week. Our defense played real well last week. We have to have good vision and find the ball because their fakes are outstanding. We have to handle the run and stop the pass.

Scott Parker

Delta is an athletic team that we have to be ready for. We have to be fundamentally sound and get up and down the court.

Delaware's very talented. Miller can score inside and shoot the 3-pointer real well. Brown's one of the most athletic players in central Ohio. They have four players over 6-0 who play a lot of minutes.

(Delaney) could be a starter instantly, but I want him to come in and give us some energy off that bench with his quickness and his athletic ability. He was the spark. You've got to go to that bench and find somebody. You hope you've got more than one there. Maybe two or three.

Definitely, it creates a lot of work for both the athletic director and the administration.

Definitely, especially with me being in better shape. I feel more athletic than ever.

Coach Hawkins represents a level competitive spirit, integrity, work ethic and passion that will serve this institution, football program and entire athletic department well for many years to come. This is an exciting time at the University of Colorado and he is the perfect fit for what we were looking for.

Damon Evans

Coach Hartman has been an integral part of our athletic program over many, many years. He played a significant role in the growth and success of the athletic association and has touched the lives of Georgia people both young and old for the better part of a century. He has a very big place in the history and tradition of the University of Georgia.

Coach Carroll looked at how he moved around and he's athletic enough so we'll try it. He's physical and has natural savvy. He might make some special plays on the outside.

Companies realize there's a growth possibility in the lifestyle category ? not necessarily for athletic use, but because it looks good.

Dennis is by far the better athlete. Brady has a gamesmanship, a sense of poise, that it's hard to not want to have him in there sometimes. They do a nice job, a great job, of supporting each other, providing a spark for the team, and bringing some different things to the table.