Famous Quotes & Sayings

In the first half we made too many mistakes. We had those 12 turnovers and honestly, the coaches felt we were lucky to be tied.

Bob Stoops

In the end, they're here to go to school, and it should be our job as administrators or as coaches that if they're not, we can't put you on the field.

I like to have full-time coaches being responsible for our athletes. Obviously, it was a good decision.

John Brady

I think our league was pretty good and got better as the season developed because there are good coaches in the league and they know how to recruit.

Dick Vermeil

I think our defense is better than we played (Monday) night and I think our offense is better, but obviously we proved we don't play super every weekend, ... They whipped me, they whipped my coaches and they whipped my football team.

I just have to be patient and wait my turn . . . . The coaches know what I can do.

I just decided that I had to stick with it, do what I needed to do in my classes, and all the coaches and players helped me through the process.

I need to be on all the coverage units, ... I need to lead by example. I haven't done that so far this year and I plan on going out and doing that. ... The coaches and I talked about it and it's a necessity. It's team over individual goals. I'm a team player and that's the way I play.

I like the opportunity to get together with these coaches I've known over the years and exchange ideas. I think the process lends itself to sound judgments and a thorough evaluation of the teams. I think that we do have some credibility.

I listen and take it for what it's worth. And a lot of it is worth nothing to me. Some of it, the criticism and the stuff that comes from my coaches and people like that that I need to listen to to get better, that definitely means something to me.

I'm confident that we'll establish a good program. It's going to be an ongoing process of coaches and players learning each other. This is the time to lay the groundwork.

If our seniors don't play well we don't win that football game. I also think our coaches did a good job getting us ready to play last week. We need to be just as good this week. This game is just as important as last week's game. We have to win, then hope for some help to get into the playoffs.

David Shields

If our sample is representative of the larger youth sport population, this finding would suggest that there are nearly 2 million kids being physically abused by their coaches each year.

I personally don't feel like we're ready to be contenders. But some of the coaches have been telling me that we're in a good position to sneak in and surprise some people.

Bobby Bowden

I haven't talked to my coaches about it or looked at it (on film), but we probably got on him and frustrated him. So, there's a lot of learning there that has to be done.

Colton Orr

I really got to develop a lot and play a lot down there. The coaches really helped me and really made me feel comfortable playing in all situations. It was a good year all around for the team.

I really don't think there's too much difference that separates us. I think we're all bunched up there together. Some coaches are going to like some people, and other coaches are going to like other guys for other reasons. You just keep putting yourself up there, keep putting yourself in a good situation, and hopefully good things happen.

I really liked it up there. I loved their coaches and it just seems like a program on the rise.

I'm so proud of our defense, I'm so proud of our coaches and I'm so proud of our leadership, ... Our seniors stepped it up this week and everyone else followed along.

I'm saying things publicly that other coaches feel.

I had no hint it was coming. Coaches were part of the decision (to go to Miami), but Coach Coker's still there (and) still wants me.

I'm sure this is tougher than state, I think the coaches will tell you that. But we never won it by this big a margin before. Last time it went to the wire.

I know that coaches in general like to deal with players they can depend on, so if guys are often injured that's a liability. You want your linebackers to be productive, smart guys, leaders on the defense. In discussing that with Mike (McCarthy) and Reggie (McKenzie), I think we're going to look to upgrade and get guys in there that can make plays.

Cedric Benson

I knew my time was going to come, I just had to be ready when it came. It does say something for the coaches and what they think of me.

I'm not going to say the offensive coaches voted it down. We'll be back at it. . . . I'm sure it will be back.

I'm definitely not the running type, ... I'm probably in the negative rushing for my career, but I've worked with the coaches to fit the system. I'm always confident in my passing, which helps.

I'm proud of our record, with the schedule we played. Hopefully we'll have a good tournament run and prove the support of the coaches true.

I learned the names of the coaches and all the support staff. They're obviously real important to my success. There are a lot of new faces I have to get to know.

I made a lot of errors early, most of them throwing. Defense is my game and the coaches worked hard on getting me straightened out. I only made 15 errors in the last three months.

I love him. He's probably one of the favorite coaches that I've had. He's the type of person I want coaching me. He's not too uptight. He's not in your face. He enjoys other things instead of just football. He's very good on the sideline if things are going wrong and people are freaking out.

Bill Callahan

I love going on the road and visiting with coaches and seeing different players and talking with guys. It was a great dialogue. I look forward to getting out in the spring and visiting with a lot more coaches.

Their coaches do such a good job of recruiting the kids with passion and energy. You don't always see that. A lot of these college coaches are dry, have no personality and are very bland.

I'm not so sure the (Michigan State) coaches were happy that I went home, but it was something I had to do.