Famous Quotes & Sayings

Through my coaching career, this is the most I've ever heard that I was an underdog. We ain't going down there just to play. We're going down to win. We'll see how it goes.

Marcel Desailly

Yes, I know. But I'm not the boss. The coach (Jacques Santini) is master of the ship. It's up to him to say.

We know about his background, and every once in a while he'll mention something about Florida or Oklahoma or the NFL. When you have a coach come in with that much experience and success, you automatically give him respect.

We knew (who) he was. We knew he was a shooter. Coach mentioned that, and once he fired them up, they were gone.

We knew we were playing a tournament team. Coach was saying, 'That's a Sweet 16 team you just beat.' He kept saying that. I never imagined we would see them in the NCAA tournament, and we would be in the same bracket.

We knew we were going to do that. The coaches talked about it. Now you (the media) know too.

(Assistant) coach (Jon) Owen and I have been telling them since two-a-days that our offense is going to go as far as our receivers take it.

Guus Hiddink

As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.

As much as you recruit players, you have to recruit programs, ... You know what you're going to get. You know how the coach runs their system and the practices. You know how disciplined the players will be.

Paul Shirley

As with all things, it had to do with coach Floyd.

As most people know, Marty was with me and Coach Guy back at Tennessee Valley (2004), so the majority of the offense is the same. Marty has a few ideas, few wrinkles here and there.

Absolutely. The coaches dream is to have a guy who can run the offense and set up other players.

Absolutely. I put a lot of things on my shoulders, especially after losses. Going out your senior year with the coach leaving, it's a hard pill to swallow. Coach Barnett would kill me for saying that, but it's just the way I feel about things.

A big part of his success has been his parents' commitment. And so many coaches have had an impact. Brandon has helped us become the program that we are, and the program has helped him pursue his goals. He knows we expect the same out of him as anybody, and more, sometimes.

A big part of his coaching is to scout teams and to develop some kind of game plan, a defensive game plan as well as an offensive game plan.

Ken Hitchcock

About 25 percent of your job is coaching the team on the ice and about 75 percent of your job is all of the stuff that happens off the ice, whether it be preparation or putting out fires. I think he's going in with his eyes wide open about that.

A coach is only as good as his players are, I think. They had a goal and they really have stuck with it. They deserve to be here.

Dwyane Wade

It's just a respect factor. It's always going to be Coach Riley because of what he's done as a coach. He's still a coach.

It's just one of those things he's got to be on top of. We've got to do a good job of coaching him where he can get back on the field. He's good enough to play in this league, there's no doubt.

It's kind of a weird relationship. It's coach-player, but it's deeper I think on a lot of levels. We've laughed, we've cried.

It's just a matter of guys coming up and making plays. My job in that was to get in the middle. It's a good win and a tribute to Tony the way he coaches us and the way he teaches us.

It's just what coach decided. I didn't politic for it. He made the decision. I'll do whatever he asks.

Shannon Brown

It's just us going out and doing it. Coach is going to tell us, but we have to go out and get it done.

Rasheed Wallace

It's just unfortunate he was never able to get to that Big Dance (Final Four) that he wanted to. Coach Chaney is a heck of a coach.

Brandon Lloyd

It's just trying to earn Coach Sullivan's respect,

It's just me and coach (Rocky Lewis) and my dad. It's working out so far.

It's exciting. I felt like I connected with the coaching staff. I feel like it's a real good fit and good situation.

Bret Bielema

It's exciting because we're going to be able to go out on the field and do what we like to do. Just as much as the players love to get out there and play, coaches do as well. It's an exciting time and we can't wait to get out there.

It seems like three or four years ago, winning nine was the plateau. But a few years ago, it seems like the Big East had a few teams go 9-7 and didn't get in. Since then, there's been a little concern in the SEC about what the number is. Coaches have always felt like 20 wins is a magic number and nine or 10 conference wins, you should feel safe. But at eight, you're still insecure.

Ken Levine

It seems like the more coaching I do the less Packers stuff I get to see. I've met (Sherman) at a few football clinics. He's a real decent human being. He just seemed like a high quality individual.

Bill Callahan

It's fairly safe to say that an African-American coach with a record like that wouldn't immediately be handed the keys to one of the most prestigious programs in America.

Troy Polamalu

It's a shame that Coach LeBeau is not in the (Pro Football) Hall of Fame, the way he revolutionized football with the zone blitz.

Jerome Bettis

It's a shame, but I think now people are starting to realize how good a coach he's been for how long. And I think before the game he's being acknowledged for that, so I really think that's a good thing. But ultimately you're only remembered for winning the big game.