Famous Quotes & Sayings

That was a big win for us. We prepared for them in two days, but the coaches gave us a really good game plan and we stepped to it. This is our season, we're trying to turn things around.

That's what we were talking about as coaches after the game, the fact that we didn't fold when Kenny went down. It's great to have guards.

That's what we always talk about--your teammates being able to trust you, your coaches being able to trust you. I don't ever want there to be an instant where they doubt they can count on me. Especially being a nine-year vet--you want to be accountable. You have to be accountable to the team and yourself.

Daniel Graham

That?s what they do. That?s part of their defense. We?ll be ready for it. That?s what we work on all week. The coaches put us in the right spot. When we go to the line, that?s what we look for from the defense. We look to see what they might do.

That's why coaches tell players to never give up. Little mental mistakes like that is how you score.

That's why coaches tell players never to give up. That's a key example right there In a game like this, little mental mistakes like that are how you score.

James Augustine

That's fine. It's easy for us. We watch the same film and maybe the (last) game to see what we did right and wrong. The scouting report is the same. So it's easier on the coaches and easier on us.

You want the player to have a similar experience everywhere he plays in the system, so all of our coaches have to be on the same page. And if you run down the list of our coaches, you'll find that they share a lot of qualities. It's a low ego, high work ethic thing that runs through the whole organization, and as a result, a lot of the players we develop have those same qualities.

Tyrus Thomas

You said I was on nobody's radar. That's other people's fault. I knew what I could do. Coaches knew what I could do.

They've been there. They know what the hoopla is all about. They know how to go through the week and prepare. Now, the coaches don't have to worry about impressing what you need to know. Now, without even talking about it, you see guys spending more time on film or lifting more or communicating more.

They run a real good motion offense. I've talked to a couple of college coaches and that's one of the things they've said. Their outside shooting is a big concern. Their quickness is also a concern, but we're pretty quick, too.

A lot of coaches motivate by being negative all the time. A lot of coaches motivate by trying to be a players' coach, and everything. I don't think he does either of those. I've always been impressed for his feel for the team and what to say in situations.

A lot of coaches could have won gold with that team last year, but not many could have won gold with this team this year.

Patrick Willis

A lot of great players have won this honor and I am thankful for the support I have received from my parents, my teammates and my coaches in getting through some tough times.

A lot of people think the playing field is level now for head coaches and administrators. It's not.

David Carr

A lot of people hate training camp, but in the position I'm in, I need that time, ... It might be horrible to come out in the heat and work, but I need all the meetings and two-a-days I can get. You want to get as much done in order to gain the respect of your teammates, the fans and the coaches before you're actually given the position. I want to do as much as I can in the preseason and on the practice field to say, 'OK, I can take this.' There's a fine line there, but hopefully we'll hit it.

A lot of times after the break, coaches wonder about them coming out and being sharp. I was happy with the way they played tonight. Intensity was there - they played hard.

This is everything almost. The first two-timer ever at the school. A great feeling because I know the coaches have been wanting one. I'm happy for them and me.

Bill Cowher

This is a special group of players, these guys are so deserving - I couldn't be more happy for Mr. Rooney, the players, the coaches and the city.

The week after, one of my coaches said 'UConn likes you a lot,' and I was like, 'Whatever,'

The way we shoot, you're safe anyway. Actually, we always were friends even when we went at each other. Just the competitive nature took over at game time. When that happens coaches don't always see clearly.

There will be a lot of good women's coaches coming out of this league. It's only a matter of time.

There were a couple of college coaches there last night and they were impressed.

There's a couple coaches I've contacted to see if there may be some interest on their part, and there is. There's a real possibility one could be here Wednesday to visit the schools. We'll see what the next 48 hours bring.

There's a lot more TLC required from coaches now.

This league combines real good players with great coaches. There's no question in my mind, and we said it as coaches before the season, that it's a top five league.

Anything can happen. These kids know each other so well, probably better than the coaches do. It's always a challenging game. You never know what can happen.

Frank Hadden

As far as captaincy is concerned I will be speaking to my fellow coaches when we gather for the first time on Sunday night,

Rick Carlisle

As a staff we have to keep coaching hard and keep getting these guys prepared to play. The games keep coming. That's just the way it is in this league. We're going to fight our way out of this as a group collectively: players, coaches and everybody. Losing streaks are no fun.

Ron Turner

As coaches you have to be careful. If you talk too much about it, they get uptight and they play not to lose, not to make mistakes. You can't do that. They have to go out and play, yet you have to have focus. If you have that focus, usually you won't hurt yourself.

As coaches we took that Maryville game and used it as fuel for the rest of the year,

As a player, I knew that if I didn't perform I may not have a job the next day. All they did was play over films back and forth. You were being evaluated all the time. And the coaches were probably under even more pressure than the players.

Plaxico Burress

As a kid growing up, you always dreamed of playing on 'Monday Night Football,' ... This is a different situation. You've got players and coaches on their team that lost homes, have scattered family members. They definitely have a lot to come out and play for, and doing it on a Monday night stage, because of the situation, they're definitely going to be emotional.