Famous Quotes & Sayings

They haven't had too many close games lately. We're just hoping to make it a ballgame.

They have some things to work on but had some close matches that could have gone either way.

There's been some. I think as we get closer to the end, teams are a little more direct in their communication. He's had a great camp. He's had a good showing, top to bottom.

There's a lot that goes into winning and a lot that goes into losing. Our second-half defense just led to another close loss.

There's a lot of uncertainty with these deals. You've got Congressional investigations that will take place. Foreigners come in and Congress will take a really close look at it.

There is talk of some downgrades in earnings after people had a closer look at yesterday's profit report.

There is still work to be done. I think they are getting close on many of the issues.

There is still such a vast difference in the costs it would be impossible to get close to our costs.

At least in the AFC, and that's what I'm familiar with, the competition is so close that the slightest little thing can tip the balance.

It's a test for our young women to see how they can compete and to learn from the experience that they are going to have tomorrow. There's not one person on our trip that thinks that we don't have to play well to even stay close as long as we can.

Phil Jackson

It's a tall order, without a doubt. But that's the key to this series is how you're going to slow down the guy that makes this offense generate points and close out on the guys that are getting wide-open shots.

It's a big help, ... It's not going to make us close our doors tomorrow. But it's still a lot of money for any business. It's a blow. They (DA's office) take it very seriously.

It wasn't me, but those guys had fun. I stayed as far away from that group as I could. I'd show up for five minutes and leave, but they'd play cards, watch TV, have fun. They were a very close group.

It wasn't like our guys didn't fight hard. Our effort was there. They just had a little too much for us. They deserved to win. There were those four close matches, but other than that, I thought they dominated us.

Steve Cook

It wasn't even close to a trip. I saw him (extend), and I thought, 'What just happened?' I turned to the guy (sitting) next to me and said, 'Did you see that?' And then, we went and got the conductor.

It was close throughout, we outscored them in the third and then steadily pulled away. It might not have been so close if we had hit some more foul shots.

Brian Smith

It was close throughout. They got a 10-point lead on us in the first half; I think I had four starters with two fouls. Our shooting was not good. I think we were seven of 23 from the field in the first half, and it's not like they weren't good shots.

It was close the whole way. They battled back and forth for over two and a half hours.

Scott Spencer

It was close the whole way, but like I told the girls at halftime, there was no pressure on us ---- just come out, play hard and let things happen. We had a few things defensively we wanted to do to slow them down, and the kids responded well.

It was close the whole way and we had some good efforts to help us. It wasn't just three or four guys scoring a lot of points for us. We had a lot of those fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-place finishes, too.

It was close the whole game. In the end they committed a few more fouls and we were able make the free-throws and seal the game.

It was closer than it should have been because we missed a lot of easy shots under the basket, especially in the second half.

It was closer than I hoped for, but you are wrestling a returning state champ. You have to give credit ? (Paddock) wrestled to win.

It was close but he stood up to us.

Gary Graham

It was close all the way. It was a good match for everybody. We just happened to prevail tonight.

It was close all game and could have gone one way or another. We've got to make sure we win those games.

It was. Because now that we had a close one, it's good to know that teams can stay with us and we can be better prepared next time.

Andre Agassi

It was good to close that one out, it was only getting tougher,

It was good for us to win a close game. All the games have been pretty widespread point margins.

It was going to be a close game. Neither team was going to win by 20. I was confident as long as we were ahead.

Roz Chast

It was deeply interesting to observe my mother closely and to draw her. During those last months, she wasn't speaking much, if at all, and it was a way for me to be with her. It felt very natural.

It was fast and furious at the start. I played a good round. I've been playing well. I just haven't been able to close the deal the past few weeks. My putter helped me today, which is a major turnaround for me.

It was fabulous, but it was a close one.