Famous Quotes & Sayings

I think it started with our defense and getting open shots. We shared the ball well and when you start off well in transition the half-court becomes easier.

Phil Garner

I think it's sort of a neat story that 'Rocket' is going to be the guy to take the ball in the first game. Not only does he deserve it, but I think it's a good story, too.

It gave us some opportunities. That's what I like about our team -- we don't quit. We still fight and battle. We had the opportunities in the second half, and they were just able to get the ball in the end zone and score.

David Brooks

It gave the offensive line the confidence they needed and they started getting better as the game went on. He's just a punishing runner. It hurts to tackle him. We don't get any negative yardage when he runs the ball because he is such a powerful runner.

Kobe Bryant

It gives us confidence. It shows that our play is not a fluke. We move the ball consistently and play defense consistently. This bodes well for our confidence.

It gives us a different look. It makes us real quick so we can pressure the ball a lot, run the floor and get our opponents tired.

Brian Jeroloman

It gets frustrating sometimes, but every game we win or lose, we always improve and learn from our mistakes. We've got to overcome a lot of things. We're a great ball team, but we're not where we want to be right now.

It got the momentum right back to us. They came out and scored -- we gave them that run really -- Bryan coming and hitting that ball just makes a big difference.

It got real sloppy in the second half because of the rain, the ball took some funny bounces, fortunately they went our way. Both teams played hard, they surprised us early.

Jeff Francis

It happened very quickly. I didn't make good pitches and I left the ball up. It's very disappointing. The team put a lot of confidence in me, giving the ball in this situation. Everyone in that clubhouse was confident. But we aren't going to walk away hanging out heads.

Al Thornton

It happened so quick. We turned the ball over, they made threes on the other end, and just like that we're out of the game.

It happened really quick. I think she was going for the ball and got wrapped around me.

It has a lot to do with his senior confidence. He was a little woozy the last couple starts, especially his sophomore year. I think he made great reads and the guys gave him the opportunity to put the ball out there.

Zach Miller

It happens in football. You don't get the ball for whatever reason, either the quarterback doesn't see you or you're just not open. A lot of times I was staying in to block, that's part of it as well.

Jerry Smith

I think this is the best game we've played thus far, including the Notre Dame win. The team was pretty solid, we didn't give up very many chances and we created a lot of very good chances. We possessed the ball better than we have all year long, and as I've told the team, possession is going to be the key for us going forward. Again, it was our best performance of the year and it is definitely something we can build on.

I think this is the best ball club we've had since I've been there. They believe in themselves and they believe they can win any time they step on the field.

Ron Allen

I think we can hit the ball a little better than we did. I'm not happy with some of our swings at the plate, but that's going to come. We can't complain about 10 hits.

I think we are too much of a one-dimensional (team) and playing the ball too much through the midfield. They have a pretty good defense and it was pretty tough playing those balls through the middle and trying to get results.

I think we are really going to hit the ball a lot. We might even be a better hitting team than last year, overall.

I think we are ready. We had to play good ball to win, especially at the close of district and we did.

Phil Jackson

I think we are playing relatively good basketball. Tonight we were quick to the ball and did a good job on defense.

I think we are playing as a team. We're playing great defense, shooting the ball well, and playing hard. We just keep winning the games.

I think we are on the right track right now. We are a competitive ball club. I think we can salvage our season and I think as long as we play well enough to get into the (ODAC) tournament there isn't a team that scares me.

I think they were expecting me to come up. But J.R. was wide open so I gave the ball to him and he made the shot.

Arnaz Battle

I think Tim did a great job of putting the ball where I could make a play.

I think Thomas was just happy that we won a home game. We've had just two home games (out of nine contests overall) and we have to be able to win at home. What I like about Thomas is that he's really cut way down on his turnovers this season. He handles the ball a lot more, yet he's become much more disciplined.

I think we all quit trying to score and just tried to figure out a way to get the ball to Daniel, he was so hot. He was in another world.

I think we actually controlled the ball more than they did, especially in the first half. My keeper touched the ball twice in the first half.

I think Troy is one of best all-around guards in the city. He defends and handles the ball well. His overall play has been off the charts.

Landon Donovan

I think too often we let teams off the hook. When you get fouled, there's a lot of times you can put the ball down and play, and teams are kind of walking back. At this level, it can make a difference.

Kamran Akmal

It is not easy playing the new ball on it because it moves a lot off the wicket. That will be for both teams in the second innings also.

Greg Jones

It is one of those situations where you wish we could have gotten another inning, because we were hitting the ball really late in the game. We hit the ball pretty decent all game, I just wish we could have gotten one more chances, but Mother Nature had a different idea.

I think that's one of the things we can be better at. We've got to get the ball in the end zone when we're in the red zone.