856 Quotes About Athletes

  • Author Mike Stevenson
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    They're (Gilson and Martin) both very talented athletes, maybe the most talented athletes on campus. No matter where we go, Big 10 or Big 12, they're still the best competition they have, which is each other.

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  • Author O. J. Simpson
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    We've got a lot of athletes to get the ball to, ... and our offensive line has held up, too. I can stand in the pocket and have plenty of time.

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  • Author O. J. Simpson
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    A lot of athletes came by telling me they broke personal records. I was impressed; some of the times turned in were very nice times.

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  • Author Paul Swangard
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    The general feeling is that firms are trying to be more selective about the number of athletes with whom they have relationships. You have to remember that, for the most part, the industry is young and learning how to measure success and get the best return on its investment. The emerging trend is the use of entertainers and retired athletes to market these products.

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  • Author Rocky Shaft
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    I wasn't expecting to have 12 athletes in the finals. Especially Phinney, he went from hunting to helping the overall spirit of the team.

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  • Author Ryan Shimabukuro
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    I think it was actually a blessing in disguise that I come from Hawaii, where they just back up all their athletes no matter how foreign it may be to the state of Hawaii.

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  • Author Ryan Shimabukuro
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    I tell my athletes you have to make your own luck. I was a hard worker. I was known as a hard worker and I fell short.

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  • Author Sean Sweeney
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    The fairgrounds do a wonderful job, without question. This is a beautiful place to run. I can't believe nobody thought to run here before we did six years ago. Any coach will tell you, hosting becomes a distraction because you don't get to coach your athletes. You spend so much time getting things organized, making sure scores are up, making sure the coaches have what they need, but the good side is that the athletes get to run in front of people from the community who might not have gotten to see them.

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