Famous Quotes & Sayings

Elton Brand

There is no question that series would be exciting to play. Not only for the Western Conference finals implications but also for the rivalry.

We'd like to do it (tonight), because Lourdes is our only conference loss. We'd like to get back at them.

We're going to think about the result of this match too much, because a lot of people were happy with the way they played. We're excited to go out there on Saturday and finish the conference season off on a positive note.

We're going to need those guys when it comes to conference time.

We're going to focus on everyone staying healthy. Our goal is to take everyone we can to the conference meet.

Woody Harrelson

When we did the press conference in the range there was this interesting-looking guy who asked, 'So, you played a mass murderer, a pornographer and now a lawyer -- is there any depth to which you will not sink in your roles?' I thought it was really funny, as if the most extreme of them was a lawyer,

John Boehner

When we get to the conference with the Senate, we'll consider it, but the Senate language, I think, is irresponsible,

Jeff Schweitzer

We're still playing for a share of the conference championship on Friday and that (a conference title) was our goal from the get-go.

What makes him a vet is he's been playing since he was a freshman, ... He has experience under his belt. He's been in this conference for two years, and he knows who the opponent's threat is and what they are going to do. It's good to have him back there. He's real helpful. He guides us in all directions ? picks us up when we are down and gives us praise whenever we're doing good.

We're going to have to make some improvements on the men's side. We need to go back to work and pick up the intensity. As the season goes on we need to keep working hard to make a better impression at the conference championships.

We're just ready to see the teams in our conference for a change.

We're just looking to the conference tournament. If we had won just one more of those (SLC) games, we could be up there tied for the seventh or eighth spot.

We're just looking to get back into the flow of things. We're hoping to sharpen our skills and execute our offense and defensive schemes. Getting to see other quality schools not in our conference is also going to help us out down the stretch.

We knew when we won conference we could go to state. And our defense was the difference.

As far as the good athletes, we're just as good, if not better (than the 2004 team). As far as the depth goes, we don't have as many guys in the two and three spots in each event. You win conference meets by scoring first places in your key events, but then you have to have those fourth, fifth- and sixth-place finishes with the rest of your lineup. That's where we've got to get to. We've got a great team right now.

Paul Elliott

As a team, I think we're right where want to be (entering the conference schedule). I'm happy with our effort so far.

As a team, we won 10 of 18 events. All 10 were conference records, half of those 10 were NCAA 'B' cuts.

As a freshman, Eric has stepped into a starting position and I think his record speaks for itself. He will probably be the number-one seed in the conference tournament.

Mike Carey

As a competitor, you don't want to qualify for your conference tournament, because, not only did you lose, but someone else also lost, which is why you got in. You really want to get in by winning.

Steve Alford

A win on the road is never easy in this league. We feel fortunate that we're sitting 3-4 (away from home in conference play) with one more game remaining on the road.

A win (at South Alabama) would have been real positive, but I think we played well enough to not lose a lot of conference games.

Kevin Stallings

As I told them right after the game last night, we won our first two conference games last year, then we proceeded to lose four of six. Our response to that game is more important than the game itself.

Our conference is very competitive. We need to stay healthy, especially on the offensive line.

Joe Sakic

Our conference is so tight, and the play is tight, we are watching the scoreboard every night. Tonight is just one game, and we are in first for a day. We just will hope to continue it.

Jamie Dixon

Our conference has prepared us better than any other conference since I've been around the Big East. I'm not surprised how it has played out because of how many good teams there are here.

Our conference hasn't had a lot of luck with at-large bids. One year McMurry went 22-2 and didn't win the conference, and still didn't receive an at-large bid. Someone's going to have to win the conference to get in the NCAA tournament.

Our competitors in the marketplace are all about their brand. We like to put the conference and their membership front and center.

Normally, we would have played another Division 1-A (team), hopefully ... someone in the middle of the of conference in the Big-12 or Big-10, and I think you would have a little better understanding of where your kids are. But I think we know what we need to work on. We know what our strengths are.

No one wants to share a championship. We've had a good week and we're definitely going in with the intent of winning the thing outright. The whole thing that I'm emphasizing to our team is that we have to play like we're playing for the conference championship. It's just going to come down to how we handle the situation.

Matt Ryan

The more experience I can get, the better off I'm going to be, especially in conference games that are going to mean a lot and are important to the team. I think it's good that I've gotten in there and had success and have dealt with adversity. I think it's been very positive.

Defense is a big concern. In '01, '02, '03 we were at the top of the conference in defense. That didn't happen last year.

Coach, we're going to win the conference tournament.

Any win on the road is a good win. And having your first conference game on the road is a good test.