Famous Quotes & Sayings

Nobody ran over a 5.3 40 (meter dash). We are not very strong as some other teams, but we are more athletic up front.

Nike celebrates the athletic achievements of our elite competitors. Kobe's inclusion in marketing and promotional material is an acknowledgement of his elevated level of sports performance.

Nick would have done a great job at running back. It's nearly impossible to take a skill athlete, especially a senior, and put him on the offensive line. He had the body and the frame most conducive for the job.

Noah has such incredible length and such incredible athletic ability, he doesn't risk much by coming back. I can't imagine he would be hurt by coming back to school. He's going to get better as a player at Florida under Billy Donovan than he will as a rookie in the NBA.

On the perimeter, our guys are long and real athletic quick. The last couple days, we've really tried to work on getting out and contesting (shots) and giving help to our teammates.

one of the most athletic roles I've done in my life. The choreography is very athletic, and it's a very intense time.

One of the great things about athletics is that it really tests your character. I'm eager to see how we respond this week. Not in terms of wins, losses, league championships, or anything like that, but in terms of our team competitiveness. Our team pride. Our guts. Are we going to shy away from these challenges, or are we going to stand up and fight?

Tyler Christopher

I was finally given the right help and the right opportunities and I came through. (Tyler) and I have been working together with help from Athletics Canada, this is the year.

Alex Brown

I was the best book-cooker in the athletic department. I was the go-to man, ... Everybody knew it. But I wasn't the only person doing wrong.

I was telling some college coaches before the game that in the (Public School Athletic League) the competition isn't that great, and that I thought I might get bored. They told me to keep playing hard and doing my best.

I work specifically with the athletic department on all of the fields here at UK. My crew is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and game preparation of six different sports fields.

I was pleased with the effort, for the most part, especially in the fourth quarter ... and hopefully it'll carry over this week. We're facing a tough, athletic team that's playing with a lot of confidence right now.

Phil Knight

Basically, the distance between the company that Bill managed in the packaged goods business and Nike and the kind of new athletic equipment business was too great for him to make that leap.

Chris is an explosive athlete. He does give us those options.

Chris is a good athlete. With his size and quickness he's not going to give you an easy shot.

I'm a swing guy. Three hundred pounds, 6-foot-4, great athlete. A guy who can play any position on the offensive line. I'm athletic enough.

Corey Patterson

I'm a good athlete, ... Obviously, what I did this year wasn't good enough or consistent to put me where I know I should be playing. And there's more to games than just hitting. I didn't do good this year, but I can do more than just hit. A lot of people, if they can't hit, they're no good. It's a big part but I can help this team with more than just with my bat. I know I can do everything in this game. I know I need to work on my hitting.

Sebastian Coe

I had a very ordinary background in Sheffield; I went to a secondary modern, but I saw something on TV in 1968 that inspired me to join an athletics club, and 12 years later, with great coaching and the support of people who loved me a lot, I ended up at an Olympic Games.

I felt good only down three. We are definitely a second-half team and we gave up a few baskets in the first half that were really bad bounces. Our strength is our team speed. We are pretty athletic and we can wear teams down.

I felt comfortable all the time, even when we missed the two free throws after Kimberly scored. West Laurens is a well-coached, athletic team, but they couldn't match up with us in the post.

From what we've seen, they're not anything special. I mean, they're athletic as heck, but we definitely feel that we can beat them.

From what I hear from the defensive players, he's a tremendous athlete. Hopefully we can keep him bottled up.

Frank Robinson

From the word I got from the athletic trainers this morning ... he wouldn't be of use to me until we get home.

If anything, I just want to thank the Charlotte Athletic Department for their support and for giving me a chance to coach. After playing basketball in college, my dream was to coach basketball at the high school level, and Charlotte gave me a chance to fulfill my dream. I just want to thank everyone that made my dream come true.

I don't think we've seen such an athletic team over the course of the year. And obviously not someone as big and strong down low as Craig Smith.

I don't think we've ever beaten them. They're very athletic and will present a huge challenge.

I don't understand what the problem is. To me, it's just a matter of respect. If the athletic department wants to honor or pay tribute to an important media icon like Chucky, then we have to value and prepare for such a colossal undertaking.

I don?t think it will take a year for me to get on the field. I have confidence in my athletic ability, and I will get on the field next year. The draft is only the beginning for me.

Mark Shapiro

Given the steady decline in hoops ratings and the doubling of our football inventory with the Western Athletic and Atlantic Coast Conferences, this was no longer in line with our strategy.

God has given me some pretty good athletic talent and I want to use it to the fullest. As I do well, I want to thank Him, because without God, I would not be in the situation I am now.

Ben Howland

God, did he make some incredible athletic plays.

(Hawkins) is an athlete. Our game plan was to attack him. In the first game, we kind of shied away from him.

Having beaten them instills some confidence, but they are an athletic team and are tough. To be successful, we need to rebound and be able to handle their defensive pressure.