Famous Quotes & Sayings

It's a tough game to play as far as the way the game was called. It was just so poor that it made it a difficult game to play. In defense of especially our team, we felt like we couldn't do anything. The referee took everything away from what we were trying to do.

I try to do my part. It's gratifying when you pin them down there and the defense stops and they have to punt from the end zone - it's kind of the hidden stuff.

I try to consistently preach at them to play defense and they do it. It's still a roller-coaster ride for these girls, though.

Bobby Bowden

It wasn't pretty, but the defense was there for us,

It wasn't necessarily their defense that was holding us. We just didn't make shots.

It wasn't the prettiest game to watch, probably, from the fan's perspective, but defensively we did what we had to do. I was so pleased. Our defense was phenomenal.

It was difficult trying to get use to their defense, especially with Northwestern's zone trap. The trap was really tough and it took us out of our rhythm. It was my job to try to throw that trap off.

They're really good at using what they have to the full extent. They executed, we didn't execute on offense, and our defense was scrambled at times.

Dusty Baker

They're playing hard, we just didn't play good defense. You can't give runs away in the major leagues, even at the end of the season. You have to play to win every day, and our defense didn't do that.

Bill Tierney

They're a very talented team, they play great defense and their goalie has been playing very well.

They're a very fundamentally sound team and an extremely good shooting team from 3-point range. They spread it out on offense. They have a freshman post player who's outstanding, and their guard play is just unbelievable. We'll see (today) how tough our defense is.

They're going to be missed. They were a great part of the team on defense and special teams.

Eric Chavez

They're going to be a lot like us last year. They're not going to keep hitting like that, but they don't have to. They have solid defense and great pitching, just like they always do.

They're extremely quick and they all know what they're doing at all times. They get out and play defense and have all the lanes covered. They're so disciplined.

They're extremely fast. I was impressed with their speed. But our defense held them; no one was in double figures.

They're a good football team. What we need to do is play our type of defense and to be sound. We need to give the quarterback some different looks and we need to fly around the the football and then we've got a chance.

They have no superstar. You just have to go out there and play them straight up. You have to play good team defense. Our team has to maintain focus and stay within the team defense concept.

They have some young players and we designed the defense early to try and not give them anything easy. I thought players did an excellent job of that.

The Seahawks defense is just as good as any other defense, if not better. We have a point to prove on Sunday. Hopefully we can get it done and get a little respect around the league.

Joe Gibbs

The scheme they had on defense for us was something quite a few people up here can play,

I've seen a lot of football. I haven't seen a defense since I've been in the NFL that's more impressive than that defense.

I told our girls that defense wins championships. If we could lock them down in the half-court set and make some free throws, I knew we'd be fine.

Ben Roethlisberger

It really helps to have a (good) team around you. Having a great running game like we have, and the offensive line does a great job, and a great defense -- it just really fit me well. I was lucky to be able to fall into the situation that I fell into.

It really helps our defense stay solid when we do that.

It really comes back to things we can control. Playing defense and communicating are two things we need to work on. I look at it as a challenge. It's things we can fix, and I'm hoping sooner than later. I'm the coach. I have to keep stressing this in practice.

It's all about defense. Defense is ultimately going to win the game.

George Washington

We must take care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, in a respectable defensive posture.

Hillary Clinton

... the best missile defense system of all would be a just and lasting peace.

Hillary Clinton

For more than a half a century, we know that we prospered because of a bipartisan consensus on defense and foreign policy. We must do more than return to that sensible, cooperative approach.

Your Honor, you can lawfully come to the defense of others, even if you are mistaken.

You're going to see a secondary play like it's never played before. I'm watching film in my sleep. Speed? We have speed everywhere. I feel like it's going to be a low-scoring game because defense wins championships.

You're going to lose games, but it's how you respond. I thought the kids did an excellent job. Our defense was the key to us getting some easy baskets early.

Jamaal Magloire

You never know until the time runs off the clock. We played good defense as if there was another possession left in the game, he was just fortunate enough to make the shot.