Rookies Quotations

I remember my rookie hazing. It wasnt fun.

Im completely gobsmacked by the Rookie Blue fans.

I tell all the rookies that come into our series and all the young drivers they can come ask me anything at any time, and we'll give them the straight shoot.

I did some good things as a rookie.

I was invited to play with the New York Knicks. I was never drafted, but I was invited to the rookie camp.

Baseball is a rookie, his experience no bigger than the lump in his throat as he begins fulfillment of his dream.

A lot of rookies hit the wall after 50 or 60 games.

I actually became a Christian in my rookie year on tour when I was 16 years old.

What he does is super hard. You don't see middle linebackers started as rookies that much because there's so much to do. That's why he's the X-factor.

We had 132 rookies here. We expect a lot of them to be back for Vancouver.

We feel the history of his position for rookies bodes well.

We're a young team, so it helps the learning curve. The majority of our games have been tight in the last 2 or 3 minutes of games. Coach does not have a lot of vets to throw out there, so guys are able to play. That's really helped our rookies excel.

We know what to expect. We have a lot of experience and our rookies are quickly learning the ropes. This really could be our year, but our mindset is to take every game at a time and not look past any team.

I started rockin' the BowTie when I was a rookie with the New York Giants.

We really just want to be here to teach them the skills, but also just answer any questions they have. I think you learn by doing, so we are here for whatever the rookies need from us.

The Wright brothers' first flight was not reported in a single newspaper because every rookie reporter knew what could and couldn't be done.

I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability.

When I came into the sport, rookies didn't drive good race cars. You drove junk. Rookies don't step in driving junk anymore. They step in driving top cars because there is no junk. They step in driving really, really good stuff.

When you can take a wide receiver and make him a nickel back, ... when you can take rookies and make them starters, when you can take free agents off the streets and win a world championship, that means the philosophy and the scheme is bigger than the players.

Last year we saw rookies play extremely well at quarterback, and they beat us; Pittsburgh beat us soundly.

If I was going to do it, then I'd probably do something with the veterans more than the rookies because they've been playing well and maybe they deserve a chance.

I don't think you can put your finger on one thing. The rookies and excitement and energy around those guys have certainly helped. I don't think there's any one thing that's a definitive factor.

For those who forgot, he didn't come to a lottery team, ... He came to a world championship team. And most rookies are not going to come to a world championship team and break into the lineup, break into the rotation, and play.

He's got a valid argument for winning that thing. Very few rookies throw 200 innings,

He's at the point now where rookies are still rookies, but they have a veteran sort of confidence about them, and he should. The other thing he has learned this year is that when he plays well, it's going to be tougher to keep playing well because teams are going to keep getting ready for you.

He can really play. There aren't many rookies like that, and I'm glad we got one of them.

Harmon Killebrew was a gem. I can never thank him enough for all I learned from him. He was a consummate professional who treated everyone from the brashest of rookies to the groundskeepers to the ushers in the stadium with the utmost of respect.

Last game, I told (Williams) and Domonique Foxworth, I said, 'You guys have something as rookies that I didn't have when I was a rookie, and that's called confidence,' ... They have that swagger to them where they're not really intimidated.

I thought they were a little tired, ... and then I thought down the stretch, I don't want to put the rookies in a tough situation like that.

I think to win you need a combination of things. You need that veteran leadership and veteran ability to perform in the clutch and understand the pressures of having been there before. But you also need that boyish enthusiasm of rookies who don't even understand the pressures and the fear because they're just so excited to be there.

It is also the first time that the number of the athletes in snow events exceeds those in ice events. Though we are just rookies in snow events, our athletes are confident to try their best in the Games.

People are saying she's gotta win, ... But rookies don't win at this level.

Our bench is obviously inexperienced. We're playing two rookies off of there. We're either really inexperienced or really old off our bench.

Paul pretty much has his way with us the whole night. There are certain rookies who come into this league and are ready to play and he is definitely one of them.

People might say we didn't need this victory. I think we very much needed it. The Russian soccer needed it. Look at how many rookies we had.

I won't play the rookies all the time, but they earned it. It's going to take some time. We're trying to figure out who can play and who can help us.

I think people questioned why I played the rookies on the first day. I thought if they were the players I thought they were, they'd be OK after one or two holes, and they did great.

I think from what I've seen so far, the guys are doing a fantastic job. We've just been seeing this trend more and more over the last six, eight years of rookies just being able to come in and perform well, win races and put consistency together and also come in with strong race teams.

We have some good rookies here and they understand how good a shot we do have.

We have a great group of leaders ... proven winners. It's such a great mix of veterans and rookies that I think we definitely know that it's our third game in, there's no need to panic. We have 29 more games left. Things are going to be all right.

We have a lot of rookies in the lineup. More than anybody, I would say. Its going to be something new for them. They have to understand that it's totally different hockey in the playoffs. Starting with the fans, the intensity of the game, every mistake counts.

You know what, that's one of the greatest feats in all of sports, ... You know what, it's not that easy. Especially with all of those rookies they've played.

We know (the next) rookies of the year are on those (AFL) fields, we just don't know who they are yet.

We haven't jumped on these rookies yet with some of things that they're going to have to do - the singing and dancing and all that stuff - but that day is coming, too.

We're not rookies anymore, and we've got a year under our belts. Every little bit counts as far as experience goes, and hopefully, every year we get a little bit better. This year, we're expecting to play better and for better things to happen.

We had an up and down season last year. We were all young rookies and we weren't used to each other or playing in front of crowds. Last year, as the year went on, we played better.

We're not going to continually put 20 rookies out there. That's why we took the inventory that we took the last two years to find out what we had, and find a wave that would land and stay on beach, not be sent back out to the sea.

We're coming together. Playing hard is key for us and running the fast break is key for us. The rookies are coming in, the newcomers are coming in. We're doing a good job right now. My teammates are staying together, which is a good thing.

I'm not a rookie anymore-no more excuses about being young.

And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.

We put some rookies in some tough situations. The rookies had to play some veteran minutes for me tonight. I can't fault them, they gave me their best.

The reason why we're seeing such a great celebration is we realize how hard we've worked, ... This truly is a dream season. I didn't think it was possible in May. I didn't think it was possible from the time we left spring training with all the things we were dealing with. I mean, who could imagine 12 rookies coming up here at different times?

This will help them. Everyone thinks it's four games in, but for all those guys, it's eight games in. Those young guys, in particular the rookies and second-year guys, not only is the season long for them, but they played more snaps in the preseason than most guys.

This will help them, ... Everyone thinks it's four games in, but for all those guys, it's eight games in. Those young guys, in particular the rookies and second-year guys, not only is the season long for them, but they played more snaps in the preseason than most guys.

We've had some rookies come in and do a good job,

We've had quite a few kids sick and a lot of rookies out there, so there were nerves going on. But I'm pleased with the play. Most of our matches were more even than the scores indicated.

We already had eight rookies on the team. Now we've got five more.

What rookies expect to start? I mean, the first pick of the draft may start. It's just turned out to be a great fit for me.

We might not have any rookies next year, or maybe one or two. We've had the young players we wanted to look at this year show us they can handle the challenge.

We might not have any rookies next year, or maybe one or two,

We did an excellent job and everybody played well. Hat's off to the veterans and the rookies -- I'm proud of all of them.

Even though (Brown) loves the rookies he has - because they play extremely hard and he loves anybody who plays hard and plays right - he is at the stage of his coaching career and life where he needs veteran players. Larry loves guys who have been in fights and wars and know what to do every time they're out on the court. That's why I think he'd love to get a guy like Kenyon Martin .

Eric worked hard. He likes traffic. He gives you the same thing every day - it doesn't matter what group he's in (whether against rookies or veterans).

I started with him. We were rookies together. I've known him a long time. Aside from the health issues, he probably was or is one of the greatest ever. ... As far as one-on-one skill, I don't think there's anybody better.

I started out trying to mix it up, having some veterans and some rookies on four different lines for the learning aspect. Now it's settled in. I want a very aggressive goal-scorer to be with a good passer with a very good checker. Those combinations are working out good. The opponent is not able to shadow any one line with all our players on it.

The rookie class of 2005 may be the best group of rookies we've ever seen. Whether they go on to win Pro Cup titles like Clay and Shane, or win at higher levels like Vickers and Wood, remains to be seen, but they've got the potential to become household names in the racing world.

The season started, you've got two games under your belt, you're no longer rookies any more. We don't have any more time to still be learning.

Sometimes, when rookies come in, the vets don't want to take you under their wings because you could be the guy who takes their job. But one thing about Johnny, he's a big Texas guy, and I'm from Texas. So he liked me, and he wanted to help me and he just showed me the way.

That's hard starting your first game flying. You've got all of the distractions, and a lot of rookies haven't had a chance to fly out to a game and experience something like that. This is the time the veterans are going to have to step up, especially the first away game.

Young guys will never understand. It's unfortunate that rookies sometimes win a Super Bowl. Rookies will never understand what they're about to go through.

This is for everyone who doubted us. People said I couldn't make the transition back to starting. People said we had too many rookies again. But we proved everybody wrong. This is really something to celebrate.

This is a strong team, even stronger than we had four years ago. Those who were rookies in Salt Lake have developed into real performers now, and our first-timers in 2006 are poised for some very noteworthy results themselves, which we can continue to build from.

This is pretty special, ... When the rookies came up, the veterans turned it up a notch.

This is a difficult race track, for sure, but the rookies that we have are really good and they didn't just start racing yesterday.

A lot of rookies wish they could open up the season like he did.

A lot of rookies come in thinking they are the man, pounding their chest. He didn't do that. He didn't talk any sort of game. He just showed up to work every day believing he belonged. He had a quiet confidence.

They get beat up so much. I think these guys stepped up and played well with basically two rookies starting. These guys kept pounding and pounding.

They're not rookies to me. They played like veterans. They were awesome. I knew I had to use them. They were the best players coming in here. I had to trust them.

It's a course that big enough and wide enough that our players can express their game, ... All I've asked of them is to give themselves a chance by hitting fairways. We have a team of high-ball hitters, which is unusual for us, but this is what is needed here -- even with the wind. We have had two solid days of observations, and I believe we have the best possible pairings we can make. I've sat down two Scotsmen in Gordon Law and Fraser Mann, and it was the most difficult decision for a Scotsman. But, I felt we had to get the rookies out there early. Both Gordon and Fraser have done this before and understand. They will be ready to play.

It might mean that no rookies get signed because no one is sure of the long-term ramifications.

It's fun times. It's part of the experience. All rookies have to do it. Hopefully in a few years, I'll watch other people do it.

It's been a good impression; he's a very good offensive player. He's got a lot to learn on the defensive end, as all rookies do. I'm not sure, yet, what his future holds here. But he's definitely on the verge of being an NBA player.

It's definitely going to be a tough season. I feel like some of the rookies have a good shot at finishing easily in the top 10 in points and maybe in the top three in points. That's how good some of these guys are. Is that going to be me? I don't know. I don't think so.

I've heard a lot of stories where rookies are not getting any reps, and they have to do it all on their own and it gets very frustrating. But (quarterbacks coach Jim) Zorn has been great. He's really worked with us a lot, and I feel like I've learned a lot already.

Not too many rookies can come into the league like he did and win ball games. I tell him, 'You're the captain. Let us work the ship, just steer us in the right direction.

The mini-camp gave me the opportunity to see some of my players in action long before the opening of spring training camps in Florida. I want to see some rookies who have a chance to make the team and new players we acquired through free agency.

I'm happy Phil is back. I'm very happy about it. He really doesn't play rookies but I'm not a rookie anymore. I'm very excited about coming back and they're very excited about me in the triangle offense.

I know James and me are different players, but I know he is going to go in there and he will play fine. James is a talented guy. He is smart. He is one of those rookies that seems a lot wiser and has a lot more wisdom beyond his years. I think in terms of going out there and playing, I think we will be fine at the strong safety position. He is going to go out there and make plays. He is a tough guy.

I think all our rookies are kind of going through a period now where they're kind of hitting a wall. I think their confidence is probably shot a little bit, since they've lost more games now than they've probably lost in their whole career. They'll bounce back.

I don't know if there are too many better rookies in this league. He's a guy who has an inner drive. He lets his actions do the talking and he's still a young guy. We expect a lot out of him. He has been great for us.

I'd hate to think where we'd be without those two, ... They play the way rookies do, with flashes of greatness one minute, and then maybe a mistake the next. They're learning as they go along.

He's one of the few guys, especially as a rookie, that when he's on the floor, at least to some degree, you breathe, ... Usually when rookies are on the court coaches don't breathe. They hold their breath. But he doesn't play that way. He's not going to blow you away with flash. He's just going to blow you away with solid basketball.

These players played their hearts out and it was a great team effort this week. Our young players are not rookies to me. They played like veterans out here. I'm proud to take the Cup back. They won it.

The future is what NASCAR wants it to be. They are going to make of it (the series) what they want to. They need to look at it as a feeder system. They need to keep getting rookies from some place.

A player cannot be part of the training camp experience as a rookie unless he is signed to a contract.

I've always liked to shoot from the hip. This is the perfect fit for me ... I'm willing to earn my spurs, because once again, after 18 years I'm back to being a rookie.

He settled his hat back into position. She was a rookie in her first big game, and he’d never let her see how close she’d come to unseating a champion

Chris Pittaro is the best rookie I've had in 15 years.

When I was a rookie, Cy Young used to hit me flies to sharpen my abilities to judge in advance the direction and distance of an outfield-hit ball.

I was the greenest rookie that ever was. One evening I was standing out on the sidewalk when a stranger approached and said, 'You're famous already kid. See, they've named a hotel for you.' I looked across the street and sure enough, there was a big illuminated sign that read 'Johnson Hotel.' Well, do you know that I was so green that I actually believed the man!