Teammates Quotations | Page 3

He is a great kid, a caring kid and a kid with a big heart. He cares about his teammates more than a lot of kids, too, and they feed off of that. That is the type of leadership he shows.

He is a genuine, good guy, one of the best teammates that you can have. He lights up a clubhouse with a smile like Cliff Floyd has, and he has it every day. Some players are jerks, but it is fun to root for him. His homers kill the other team, and he does it with a smile on his face.

He got us on and off the field tonight. He made a lot of friends out there with his teammates tonight. He's got some good things going his way. I hope tonight is the start of it.

He doesn't shortchange the coach or his teammates on any of his shifts. He's a character player and a big part of this organization. This deal, we believe, is simply one step toward a long-term contract with Brenden.

He doesn't look like a player who wants to give up his position to anybody. You have to earn the confidence of your teammates and he has done that for a while.

He doesn't have to apologize to me. He needs to apologize to his teammates for being late. If you're going to be late for any reason, come to my office.

He doesn't get a lot of recognition, but in the locker room he does. Teammates know how important a guy like he is. He's irreplaceable.

He feels very comfortable in our offense. He was our quarterback last year. He understands the system and knows what his teammates can do.

He extends the defense because he's able to knock down shots from the perimeter. In addition, with his size and ability, he can get in the lane, find open teammates or elevate and dunk.

He doesn't treat me differently, ... I think that's something that I always wanted is someone that would treat me like the other guys. You get more respect from your teammates that way.

He looked more comfortable out there. He played within himself and let the game come to him. I was real happy. He also made some nice passes to set up his teammates for easy shots.

He made a big save there. I think it hit his chest. When you're teammates come an bail out you out and I was kind of sitting on my butt . . . it's huge to get that from a teammate.

He loves Duke and he loves his teammates and he has no intention of ever going anywhere else because he went there for an education first.

He came into that locker room and apologized to the whole team. He got frustrated when one of his teammates threw a ball out of bounds and showed it. I took him out and told him that we weren't going to do that, then put him back in.

He came in at a good time because we were struggling and then he just shows up. He was a bigger kid and that was certainly an answer to what we needed. But not just in his basketball abilities alone. He is a positive role model for his teammates and the school. Johann demonstrates great character and I think the school and the community at-large has grown and benefited because of him.

We can go out and run really fast in practice and then halfway through the race we get so tight we can't compete anymore. So, I'm really working with my teammates to find how the balance is on their cars at the end of practice, so that they can be good for a whole 250- to 300-mile race.

We try to put them in situations where they can take their talent and maximize it. We try to get them out of their comfort zone, playing against older, bigger players, so they have to use their minds as well as their skill to succeed. It doesn't matter what sport you play in, there are always going to be kids who are talented when they're young but they never face any adversity. Sometimes, the coaches take from the kids ? say a coach who has a guy that can score five goals a game but doesn't involve his teammates ? down the road, that's a disservice to player. There's a whole different element to being an elite athlete.

We try to get Louis the ball most of the time. His teammates have been great about that and he's worked real hard for us.

When he's scoring a lot, we're not at our best. When he's letting the game come to him and getting other people involved, he's making his teammates better.

Today I feel like my teammates did a great job of getting me the ball in positions where I could knock down shots. Today I just happened to knock down my shots.

Here, he jokes with his teammates on the field. He yells encouragement, willingly accepts the spotlight. At times in interviews, his voice is hoarse from all the chatter.

He (Reed) had a great night. He kept his composure throughout the game and stayed focused. Early things weren't quite going his way, but he stayed within himself and then eventually things started to open up for him and good things happened. His teammates got him the ball and there is no way he could score those points without his teammates making that effort to get him the basketball.

Having a relay team there with all your teammates with you is always better. You have that team support because state is such an awesome meet that it's humbling. It's scary because you're up against Houston and Dallas.

He's a captain, a leader, a tremendous physical presence in the middle. When you have one of your best friends back, one of your best teammates back, it's always a good, rewarding moment.

He's a good dude. I found that out right away. Obviously, he's going to be a good player, and he knows how to act, too. I want to be there to help him out. But I don't want to overkill him with Johnny Veteran stuff. We're all men here and we're all teammates here. Plus, I like him.

Her teammates love her, ... They appreciate what a great competitor she is. She's another of the great ones coming up.

Her scoring numbers are actually a little down from last year. Part of it is because we have other players who can score, but the main reason is that Jessi has focused on getting her teammates more involved.

He's a great player and his teammates are really good at getting him open shots. So it won't be easy. But you just have to stay with it and stay with it. You have to be willing to work as hard as he is working and probably just a little bit harder.

Going inside was something we focused on the last two days in practice. I felt like I let the team down against Connecticut and my teammates got me the ball inside as much as possible tonight and this bounce back was huge.

He said he didn't want to let down his teammates and coaches by missing the tournament. It just shows you his heart is bigger than he is.

He's a reliable defender. He's going to work hard for his teammates and he has an intuitiveness of where to be on the field.

He's got real focus, but he's always very calm in terms of game circumstances as well as his own personal circumstances. I think he projects that very well, that sense of purpose and focus but calm at the same time to his teammates also.

He's got Cleveland on his back right now. He keeps on getting better. His jumper is excellent this year. The best thing he does is make his teammates better.

He showed no character on that particular play. I was shocked. I thought he was a better type of person than that. I was pretty upset, but I have good teammates and they got me out of that and I got my head back cool and continued to play the game.

He's gotten his teammates involved this year. That's probably his biggest improvement ? trusting his teammates.

His numbers are the same and obviously that's what you guys in the media are looking at. But it's what he brings to his teammates that's most important. He's always in the mix and he's always making, creating and scoring some goals.

His teammates were laughing at him when he fell, but he stood up and scored,

His teammates know this start was not a gift to Rex. He's a good defender and has pretty good court awareness. He played in a Final 8 football game and now he's playing top-level basketball.

His teammates did not rally around him. At all. They were frustrated, angry, and somewhat sympathetic because they knew what he was going through not only in his professional life but private life.

He's a special player who really understands the game. It's like having another coach on the field the way he barks out orders and instructions to his teammates from center field.

He's a very unselfish player. He looks for his teammates more than he looks for his own shot.

He's going to be a natural. He is a natural. His demeanor and everything about him presents himself to be that way. I believe in time we'll see that and his teammates will see that also.

He was kind of mad that he only had three assists through (his first) two years. He realized he needed to get his teammates involved. The five assists are more impressive than the 14 goals.

He wasn't the biggest or the fastest, but he was one of the ones who worked the hardest to make himself better and to make his teammates better. You wanted your kids to grow up to be like that, to be mature and responsible. It's such a tough loss.

I allowed my teammates to do what they do. The key to our success tonight was balance and the fact that everyone was able to get comfortable on offense.

He wanted to follow his teammates and be a part of that, too,

He didn't really look to look for his teammates as often as he did in the first two games. I think he really took this game personally and he wanted to really come out and play well.

He continues to show why so many people, teammates included, are excited about what he's capable of doing. He's a great player. Certainly he's had chances the first week to come up in big spots, and done a good job of producing.

He just wasn't interested. He waited for his teammates and practiced his putting. He's always trying to get better.

He just has to do his part, let his teammates do their part and we should come out all right.

He just couldn't get in the groove tonight. I have to thank my teammates for that.

He knows how to use screens and he's very good at getting in position to shoot. He can break you down at any time. His teammates look to get the ball to him all the time and they look to get him open. A big problem from a defensive standpoint is that 90 percent of the time he's going to have the ball in his hands.

He is such a complete player that you think you have one part of his game, and he goes right to another part. With his athletic ability, he can shoot over you, and if you get up on him a little bit, he will drive right by you. That's the toughest part about having to guard him. Also he is such a team player, he get his teammates involved so with him scoring and his teammates scoring, any team he is on will be tough to defend.

He'll be fine. He's a good kid. Goes about his business. He's got a lot of teammates who can take him under their wing and I'm sure they'll do that.

This was one of those games that we needed to win to try to get over the hump. I got it going, and my teammates kept feeding me the ball, and I was able to put it in the basket. I got great positioning in the paint all game and I was able to finish at the rim.

The only thing that never wavered was his teammates and the coaching staff,

I was just being patient, waiting for my time. I told my teammates the last couple games I have been breaking some runs, but not going the distance and taking it the whole way and next time I get a chance I am going to go all out.

I was joking with Hines about that. I was like, 'Man, this is kind of like a consolation prize. With the MVP, it doesn't really matter what people think of you on other teams, it's about what your teammates think of you, and obviously our teammates think very highly of us.

Kirby was one of the best guys and best teammates I've ever been associated with. I never saw the guy unhappy one time and he tried to make everybody else feel the same way.

Kentucky is definitely starting to play at the level we all expected. A lot of it has to do with Randolph being more in sync with his teammates and them with him. You can see they playing with more confidence and playing the kind of basketball Kentucky is known for.

Just looking over at the bench, that's the best part, seeing all your teammates jumping up and down and the Rowdy Reptiles going crazy. It's a lot of fun.

Keegan always worked hard on the field, treated me and his other teammates with respect. He's a good guy who made a mistake.

Just watching my teammates on TV, how close they're coming and not getting results ... it hurts a lot. I'm there on the couch, the game is close and they need a big hit, and I'm, like, 'Jeez, let me get out there.' I want so badly to be part of it again.

Just recently the doctors cleared me 100 percent to begin getting ready for the upcoming season. The team, with a couple of pieces, can be a Super Bowl champion. I believe that and I'm sure my teammates do as well.

Joey's still our guy, but if it came down to where I needed to go in, I have full confidence that I'm a good enough player to get a win, ... My role right now is to make sure my teammates and my coaches have confidence that if something happens to Joey, I'm good enough.

Joe (Simpson) came up and said, 'Enjoy it. (The novelty) lasts about a month and then it's just baseball again,' ... And for me, that was pretty much right on. It was about a month and then it was more like, these are my teammates and have been and let's finish out the season and win the World Series.

Joe is one of those quiet people who leads by example. I know he gets perturbed like a coach sometimes. He expects his teammates to contribute.

Joe had the opportunity to wrestle at 189, but for the sake of the team he wrestled at 215 so a teammate could wrestle in the region. He could have had an easier time qualifying for the state at 189, but you have to admire someone who puts their teammates first.

Jodie is a taller, stronger guard with great fundamentals and skills at her position. She has great court vision and can get the ball to her teammates to make them successful. Her size and strength will be an asset for us against some of the bigger teams we play. She also has a lot of energy and is a great communicator. She will be able to lead this team by not just her actions, but with her voice.

J.J.'s not a guy who's a selfish player. He knows that if he's not hitting his shot, he gets the ball to his teammates like me tonight. I was open and hit some shots.

I talked with some of his teammates and classmates. They were naturally solemn, but I'm happy to say that generally they seemed to be doing pretty well. They're a tough bunch of kids.

I take the blame for this loss. I gave up that touchdown at the end. I told my teammates this one was on me. I broke down at the end.

I take responsibility. I saw how they were calling it tight the first two games. I should have known better by now. I let my teammates down.

I think it of course boosts your confidence when you can - sorry guys - beat your teammates because you know that they are the best in the world as well.

It all starts offensively with Billy. He has had a tremendous career at Holy Cross. This fall he really separated himself and showed to his teammates the kind of commitment he is willing to make.

It always makes for a fun night. Down here, you're with your teammates and your family, and it's always nice to be a part of something.

I think it's just that my teammates are getting used to me and I'm getting used to them. Offensively, I'm just trying to stay in a good rhythm and a good flow. My teammates are doing a good job finding me in a rhythm, and I'm just doing what I know how to do.

I think it?s just a matter of my teammates hitting me when I?m open. I?m just nailing down the shots when they come my way.

It hurts to see my old teammates over there cheering. I would rather be the guy cheering and celebrating. But we both knew coming into the game that somebody had to lose, and unfortunately it was us. We take our hats off to them, and I wish them the best of luck in the Super Bowl.

It hurts and I apologize to the fans and everyone who supports us and the coaches and my teammates for going out in the fashion that we did. I can't see myself putting it behind me anytime soon.

It hurt him to miss those games. He felt like he was letting his teammates down. Not everyone in this league is like that.

It is a great accomplishment and I look forward to doing more of that. I'm a versatile player and that allows me to not only score, but rebound and get my teammates involved. It makes it easy on myself and the team.

I think the main thing is I gotta be patient. I have to finish plays whenever I get a chance just be more assertive on offense. My offense comes from my guards getting me shots. You just got to put (struggles) behind you and you got to rely on your teammates to carry you.

I think (the offense) depends on the individual and if they want to give or take from the team. I'm pretty sure my teammates are willing to give, so I think we're all just going to go out there and have fun.

I think the only time individual awards really impress upon you as a kid is when you get to share them with your teammates. What you share with your teammates is the big award, the conference championship. So if you get an individual award and the team gets nothing, you feel kind of like half-empty.

I think you gain something with your teammates when you do, when they see you battling through stuff. I don't know if they look down on you when you don't, but I know there's an increased respect when you do.

I think you can see it in the game. She gets that one goal, and then she's asking for the ball the rest of the game. One of our goals as a coaching staff and as teammates now is to get her the ball a little early on so that we can get her more involved in the attack.

I think the boys, in the second half of the season, have made an effort to look for each other. One of the things we try to do is make the extra pass. ... They're finding their teammates and knocking down shots.

I was definitely feeling it, and my teammates made sure they got me the ball.

I was dazed from the play before when I got hit on the screen, but I couldn't let my teammates down, ... I had to make a play.

I was disappointed with how I played last year. That's definitely motivation for me this time. I don't want to let my teammates down.

I thought we could have played better against the run. I thought we gave them at least about 30 yards. I was just excited to get back out there, see my teammates flying around and trying to contribute.

I think we had an advantage down low and my teammates were giving it to me.

I think we've had a bunch of new guys and learned to kind of change the atmosphere around here. We've had fun, but we're doing a lot of work and getting stuff done. That's the way I was always raised in this game with all the teammates I've had - enjoy yourself but act professional and go about your business the right way.

I think we've got the caliber of kids that can step it up, and, even if they are shutting Vanessa down, scoring she does a nice job with the ball, distributing it to her teammates and running off our sets. The other kids can step up in those situations. I hope so, anyway.

I think what I can bring to a team is my work ethic -- whatever the coach and my teammates need. I want to make a difference.

I think that being teammates with Tony is a very good yardstick to try to measure up to. I think it just makes you try harder to be a better team. I certainly want to be a better driver, and whether we were teammates with the U.S. Army team or not, obviously we would be competing against them on the track. But, being a little bit closer to them than just another competitor, it definitely makes you want to be better. It's a good opportunity to keep you motivated to make everything perfect all the time.

I think it was a great athletic move. But I'm sure my teammates will think otherwise. Anything to get the out.

I think this championship means a great deal to Kim, ... I came in relatively inexperienced with just a couple of races for Panther under my belt. I soaked info from my teammates and it's great to repay Kim's faith in me with this championship.

I think that I had to be a little more offensive-minded this season. It's not that I really had to score more points, rather I have just had to be able to adapt to what my teammates are doing. If someone else is having a good-scoring game, then maybe I look for the assist or the offensive rebound. My all-around game depends on what my teammates are doing game to game.