Famous Quotes & Sayings

Chris Crutcher

Athletics carries its own set of truths, and those truths are diminished when manipulated by people with agendas.

That was a very cool and emotional moment, and something I'll always remember. We beat Cheboygan for our sixth win, Mr. Hart was watching the game, and when he came down on the field after, he got the ball out of respect for the relationship he had with the community and athletics here.

Most of them are starting at an even playing field. They've never played the game. These girls only have got a couple weeks of experience.

Mick was a good athlete. A 50-year-old guy looking at Mick had to love him. He was living the life they wanted to live but very few had a shot at. I don't think he had any desire to go pro, but there weren't any pros that he wasn't friendly with.

Bill Walsh

we just can't miss an athlete. Our recruiting program has to be the very, very best.

George Morgan

I think it will be fine as far as athletics are concerned,

We haven't heard any talk about the school or athletics program picking up the team and we don't really see that happening soon, but we are still out there playing because we love it.

Mia Hamm

I was this shy, introverted kid and through the game and through athletics I was able to gain a lot more confidence and express myself on the field. It is about enjoying themselves and that's what I could tell about all of these girls. They played hard, respected the game and just had fun doing it.

It feels really good to get the medal. It takes a lot of stress off my shoulders.

Tonya Harding

I still put on the skates once in a while, but I do not look back. I had a great career. I hope to have a great career in boxing, too. I am not bitter at the way some people may look at me. Sure, I am trying to turn my image around and be a lady. But you can be a lady, and an athlete, too.

I think I could be top-eight in all my events, which would be fantastic. I'm on a relay that can be top-eight. I think we can contend.

I think in all coaching and in all athletics it requires dedication and commitment,

E. B. White

We can't wait to have him back. We're so used to having him. Ahmad is a super athlete.

Sanjay Gupta

We'll likely debunk quite a few misperceptions about the fitness and athleticism required to be a NASCAR racer.

We don't have the resources to provide things like athletics or vocational programs.

My understanding is that I'm going to be able to go to (Catholic middle schools) St. Joe's and St. Teresa's, and I'll be able to go into those schools and tell them about the athletics and academics, and I don't have to worry about being down there recruiting.

Nick is a tremendous athlete. Jesse's a natural runner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

He's a great athlete. I thought his passes sputtered a little bit, but you know, overall he's a difference maker.

He's a great athlete. He's built like his dad.

He's a great athlete. He can play multiple positions, he can throw and run. As the quarterback, he has the most freedom. He can do what he pleases with the football, as long as he does it within the offense.

Paul Hewitt

He's a great athlete, and I always remind him that he can make plays off the ball. I don't think he understands how much ground he covers. I think you're starting to see that. He had three steals today. He's starting to see the floor better.

He's a gifted athlete. But the intangible things come easy to him, like his poise and responding well to pressure situations.

He's always liked to tell people what to do, and you combine that with his love of athletics and leadership role, I think it's a natural fit for him. I think that's his greatest asset. He's a good teacher.

Barry Larkin

He's just put it all together. He's a fantastically talented, strong, gifted athlete. But with all those characteristics sometimes comes absent-mindedness and lack of attention to detail. Those are some of the things we can't have as shortstops. So that's what we worked on. Everything else has kind of blossomed.