Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jessy gave us the offense off the bench when we needed it. I put him in for our center (McNair) and it gave us a smaller and quicker team.

Jack Skille

I saw our teammates clearing the bench and coming toward me. It was bittersweet.

I see a lot of other guys who haven't played at all, just practicing and sitting on the bench during games. Getting that experience down there made me a better player. Of course, everybody wants to be up here in the NBA, but you have to look hard at your future. That will help me in the long run.

I said to them to step it up, raise your level of play and be more intense. The team responded, particularly the bench and Ryan Fischer. Fischer was sensational tonight, and he was finally playing point guard the way we need him to for our offense to be effective.

B. F. Skinner

I sat the bench (with the Kings) for I don't know how many games. It is just a coach's preference whether or not they are going to play players or not.

I respect what Tracy has done here in the Rio Grande Valley, and I thought it would be good to have him on the bench for the game. The bottom line is, I really felt that he deserved to be an All-Star coach because of the job he's done here.

I was devastated. I was ecstatic that the team made it there, but at the same time, to be right there on the bench in street clothes and knowing that I wouldn't be able to be on the floor, you feel like you are a part of it, but you're not.

I was coming off the bench with fresh legs, so I was able to get open looks and finish plays. Their post players are good and aggressive, but I was able to be more mobile. They were more tired.

I thought we got a good boost from our bench early. They really got us going.

I thought the kids off the bench did a good job and boosted us. I was very happy with their effort.

I thought their guys coming off the bench won the game for them. Daniels and Taylor are the guys who came in and broke our back with 16 and 10 respectively.

I thought the first quarter for us was nearly flawless. Our team did an excellent job playing without Erin (Parker), and our bench played extremely well.

I thought we also had some guys come off the bench to give us some key play. In the playoffs, that's important because you need to give your guys a blow.

Shaun Edwards

I thought that Rob Hoadley was outstanding in the centres and James Brooks got a bit of time in both half-back positions. Also, I thought David van Eyk and Peter Bracken had a good impact when they came off the bench into the front row.

I thought Stefan McGhee came off the bench and really sparked us. He made the plays that we needed and he was the difference in the game. He got us going offensively.

Doc Rivers

I thought our first half was as soft defensively as we'd been all year. We started the third quarter the same way but then our bench picked us up. Even though (our bench) was outscored, I thought they were the reason we won the game.

I thought our bench played substandard. We had a good start, and then our bench came in and gave up the lead.

I thought our bench played outstanding tonight. And I think that's the first time all year I've seen the posts defend. They did a great job. Every time those kids made a shot, it was a tough shot to make.

I thought our bench had a lot of energy tonight. What's great is all these kids on the team come to practice everyday, and they practice really hard and they don't always get a lot of playing time, so whenever you can (play them) it's great.

I thought our bench did a fantastic job. Those players kept us going without any letdown, and they can be commended for that. It was a real good opportunity to get them in the game because they've been mostly our practice players.

I think it's quality depth. A lot of teams have a lot of players, but our bench is productive, probably as productive as any team in the country.

I think this year was a benchmark in negotiations between the state and tribes. Everything went smoothly compared to past history.

Ray Allen

I think that is ridiculous. Sometimes, getting on the plane, with the distances we fly, you need to be comfortable. I think there is a way to be classy and dress up. I think the dress code should strictly (enforce) what guys wear on the bench when they are not playing. That is when guys are most visible. But when we are on the plane, that is when we are most leisurely. I don't think that should matter. Wearing a sweat suit with a team logo on it? What sense does that make?

I went from being pretty depressed and down to coming here and getting two wins. It's been kind of the opposite sides of the spectrum. I'm very fortunate to come here and have some success. ... Things like this happen in this game. Guys get cut and move around. I wouldn't say I was shocked. I'm happy that things have worked out the way they've worked out so far. Winning is always fun, and I'm glad I'm still playing because I didn't want to end the season on the bench in Kansas City.

I will be a good benchmark for us. I have shuffled the deck and this game should give us a good idea of where we are,

Bobby Cox

Players love him. He's great on the bench and in the clubhouse. He's just a special person.

Recreational marijuana use is a fact of life nowadays. It doesn't stop Supreme Court justices from getting on the bench and doesn't stop presidents from getting elected, so why should it stop someone from getting hired by the FBI?

Recently, the foul trouble has been working for us. It?s given our bench a reason to step up and perform. They met the challenge tonight, but we just ran into a game opponent.

Pat Dennis' team don't quit and they don't give up. My heart was in my mouth in the first half, when we got in some early foul trouble. Thank goodness our bench was as resilient as it was.

I am glad that I am going to state, but I should've done better tonight. I have done better in both the bench and clean and jerk in practice.

Michael Holt

I am fortunate to have such a deep bench and we are getting good contributions from all those guys.

Bubba's father and Bubba went down to the marina and went through the process of having a bench or table at the marina. They said it was okay. I knew nothing of this until the day after Bubba died.

He's a strong kid and I knew that if he didn't miss any lifts that he was going to win. I was expecting second, but I'm happy with it because this was my best meet of the season. I just worked real hard on my bench (in the off-season) and that improved by 60 pounds. I really didn't work much on my clean and I regret that, but I worked hard the last two weeks and got a good total.