Quotes about conference
conference couple deal eastern great toast weeks winning
We just had a toast to doing what we did, ... When we made the playoffs, we didn't make a big deal about it, but winning the Eastern Conference with a couple weeks to go is a great accomplishment. Mike Thibault
conference finish northeast picked supposed
We were picked to finish 10th in the league. So, we weren't even supposed to even be in the Northeast Conference Tournament.
conference court favorites home protect three
We (had) the three conference favorites back to back to back. We need to protect the home court a little better.
conference decision increase offer per press rejects salary stand
We had the press conference to show if one rejects the offer all rejects the offer and we stand by our decision that we want an increase in salary of $150 per month,
conference finished foul half needed rattled second took trouble
We had them in foul trouble in the first half and were able to do what we needed to. They finished first in the conference and we were right there with them in the first half. We got rattled in the second half and Maynard took over.
conference game rest rolling
We need this game to kind of get rolling before we go into the rest of conference play.
conference paperwork sign soon together
We are doing a mini-bidding conference on May 19 and, thereafter, as soon as we can put the paperwork together we'll sign the deals.
conference finishing good instead win
We know if we win out we would be in good shape. As long as we do our part, we could win the conference championship instead of finishing second. Bobby Jones
conference generate revenue
We'll generate significant, significant revenue for the conference and the institutions that participate.
conference discussion people
Two years ago a lot of people didn't even think our conference was going to make it, ... There was a lot of discussion about separation. ... Two years, for our members, have been pretty difficult. Collectively, we think we have a significant upside.
conference five goal hope last situation six teams year
We were in the same situation last year, so I know how it feels. My goal every year is to get five or six teams from this conference in, so I hope that happens.
conference favor ncaa tournament
Like every team, we want to go to the NCAA tournament. Our seeding for the conference tournament is very important, as is the way you're playing. Hopefully, we'll have those in our favor when it counts.
conference error game losing means room win
Losing that game means if we are going to win a conference championship, we don't have any room for error any more. We probably need to win all of them.
conference difference winning
Look, UTEP was 11-3 in the conference for a reason. They had a lot to do in the difference in winning and losing. UTEP is a tournament-type team.
conference help last maybe meal money title toward
Last year, some of the money went toward their conference title rings. They use the money for many things - maybe a meal on the road. It's just a way to help the team.
conference expected people pittsburgh seattle three
Seattle was expected to win. Pittsburgh went through the one, two, and three seeds, and a lot of people think the AFC from top-to-bottom was a lot better conference than the NFC.
conference consider excited second time
When you consider we've done something for the first time in the school's history, and only the second time in conference history, you should be excited about that. Jim Larranaga
conference nice played tough
When you come down (to Senior) you know you're going to be in for a battle. It's a tough place to play, and we haven't played very well in Billings, ever, for some reason. And so it's really nice to come away with a conference win.
conference games hoping impact mountain national obviously sit spread time titles zone
When we sit down and put it together, obviously we're hoping for significant games that impact conference titles and national rankings. But we do that with the understanding, particularly with Mountain time zone teams, that we spread it around so it's not an undue burden.
conference far feels january looking since sure team
We've never been there before so I'm not sure what it feels like to be there. We started conference play 0-2 and things weren't looking good. We've come so far since January as a team and individuals.
conference night plus senior situation tournament work
We're going in there on Senior Night and a must-win situation for them. We have more work that has to be done. We have two opportunities plus the conference tournament to get that done. Andy Kennedy
conference finals glad shot tournament winning
We're glad to be in the conference tournament finals and have a shot at winning it. E. B. White
conference fight good players teams
We're not crazy, we know that teams in this conference are going to fight back tooth-and-nail. They've got good players and they did that.
conference doubt obviously team top work worry
Obviously it's without doubt the top 4A conference in the state. We can't worry so much about the team we're playing. We just have to work on what we can do.
conference preparing ready
Right now everything is set to go, and everyone is preparing for conference play. In the Southland Conference you've got to show up and be ready to play every Saturday. Jay Thomas
conference peter run
Peter will run at conference if he has to run on his hands.
conference happened hungry lost mind nick remember san seen took trade trying western
Nick is so hungry for a championship. I remember when we lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference finals. I had never really seen Nick that emotional. All he had on his mind was trying to get back ... trying to get back. I think that's why when that trade happened he took it so hard. Avery Johnson
conference empirical heard increased nine numbers people talking
Nine years ago you would never have heard of this. We have no empirical data, but you go to a conference and you hear people talking about this more and more. I'd say the numbers have probably increased dramatically. Jim Nabors
conference happens miss run stretch time tough tournament
I am very disappointed for Jason. It is always tough to miss time with an injury, but when it happens during the stretch run and around conference tournament time it is a big let down. Lon Kruger
conference curious shapes
I am very curious to see how the conference shapes up this spring. Rick Crawford
conference game hardly lose tough
(Caulk) didn't lose a game the whole tournament, and that hardly ever happens. She has been really tough in the conference all year. Steve Price
conference game hardly lose tough
(Caulk) didn't lose a game the whole tournament, and that hardly ever happens, ... She has been really tough in the conference all year.
conference definitely everybody guys key knock lose lost players surprised teams
No one's invincible. Everyone's beatable. You're going to lose players every year. They lost players like everybody else. They've got key guys returning, but there are definitely teams in the conference that could knock them off, and I wouldn't really be surprised if that happened.