Famous Quotes & Sayings

To create that kind of competitive environment within the team is what we are going to have to do compete and be successful. That, and maybe a few more trips to Europe in the summer.

Andrew Flintoff

To compete you need a big score in the first innings and that means a hundred from one of our batsmen. In the last test we got starts, it will be nice if someone can go on and make a big 100 and get us past 400.

To compete with other municipalities, we needed to hire someone. We have great expectations of Sandy, and we're very excited.

To compete in the Olympic Games has always been a dream. The opportunity I have to represent my country at them is unbelievably exciting.

To compete effectively with other top-tier financial services firms, we need to drive down cost and seek ways to operate more effectively,

I thought we made great strides. In the second half, they learned how hard they have to compete to be successful.

I thought the game was lost in the first couple minutes. We did not compete the way we've been competing. We've got to come out of the gate intense.

I think we had more turnovers than shots in the first half. You obviously can't compete with a team like Stratford when you play like that.

Tim Lincecum

I think we're going to compete well with them. We'll just wait and see what happens.

Steve Slaton

I think we'll still be sleepers. I think we can compete for a national championship next year, but I just don't want to say too much now.

I think we have a lot of returning players. So we have our three starting pitchers back from last year and our goal is to win the division and compete well in sectional play.

I think we definitely can compete right away. We do have some strong players and, barring any injuries, I think we have a solid enough group to win a lot of games.

Frank Beamer

I think we've proven over the years we can compete at that level. We know how to be good, it's just a matter of playing with focus.

I think that experience will really help. The nice thing about the Drake Relays is you get to go and compete at the state meet venue halfway through the season so it gives you that incentive to get back there (for state). No other high school sport offers that.

I think it was really important for them to compete after six weeks without a race. To have them go out and race and do as well as they did is encouraging.

I think it's terrific. I'm so happy for him that he's worked so hard to get himself back into a condition to play and compete at this level. That, in and of itself, is a testament to the type of guy that he is. So we're ecstatic that's he's participating.

It gives you confidence because you look back at it and realize you played with them and you kept up with them on the ice. These guys are the best, so it makes you feel good to compete with them.

Venus Williams

It has always been a thrill to play near my home, and I deeply regret that I will not have the opportunity to compete at the Nasdaq-100 Open this year. My rehabilitation continues to progress, and I look forward to returning to competition in the very near future.

Phil Angelides

I think voters are seeing each and every day that this governor just doesn't have the competence and the credibility to govern.

Steve Slaton

I think that we can compete next year for the national championship.

It is nice to see us compete like we have. We are starting to come together better as a team instead of folding the tent like we did early in the season.

I think we're looked upon as being on equal footing. The proof is in the pudding. The fact of the matter is you have to go out and compete year in and year out.

I think we're in a position to compete for the league title. This team can hurt you in a lot of ways.

Like most teams, they lose their focus for whatever reason. It's all we've been talking about the last couple days, understanding the mentality you have to play with to compete at this level.

I watched him play four times and he may not be as fast or as effective offensively, but he's still outstanding on defense and he's a great leader. That's why we wanted him to help us compete for a medal.

I think they have a legitimate reason to raise cash. To compete with the electronic exchanges.

Matt Morris

He's going to go out there and compete. I've seen it in playoff situations. I've seen it during the course of the year. My job is to go out there and compete right with him.

He's gifted in so many areas. Once you get him in a field of competition, no matter what it is, he loves to compete and just loves to play. He plays with a passion no matter what he's doing.

Hopefully we'll be able to get a home playoff match to set us up where we can get a couple of wins at home and compete for the state title.

Jeff Banks

When he comes out to the practice field, he knows exactly what to do, and he's ready to compete and get better.

Scott Anderson

We may be younger overall, but have the skills and knowledge to compete with other conference teams.

We lost most of last year's playoff team and will be very young. If some of our younger players step up, then we can compete for a playoff spot.

I don't have the looks to compete at a bar, and I'm not that funny. So the last thing I want is to be in a situation where that's what I'm competing on. I'd rather be on OkCupid or Match, where I can write a 300-word essay about myself that's really good.