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"I asked him about that. They wanted to make the commitment to play one or the other. I brought up the basketball issue, but there was no interest in doing that. Right now, from an academic point of view, he needs to concentrate on one sport."
Quote by -Mark Dantonio
"They remind me of our Ohio State defense in 2002. Teams are not going to score on them. They don't give up big plays. They pressure the ball and force turnovers."
Quote by -Mark Dantonio
"All they'll be playing for is to have a win in their last game and it just gives them something to look forward to next season,"
Quote by -Mark Thompson
"I think everybody in baseball knew, even before the All-Star break last year, that we were going to play this Baseball Classic, and everybody that had the desire to play prepared themselves to play for this tournament. Yes, they didn't have 100 at-bats or whatever before this, but we got all the way to the seventh game. We played two rounds, the guys saw enough pitches, they had enough at-bats. There are no excuses."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"It's a short tournament and we have to stay humble about it. It's baseball and anything can happen. We feel very good about the group we got here. We actually have the group we wanted and they seem to have the special love to play for their country."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"There's still a lot of baseball left in Sosa, he's only had one bad year and has a lot to offer the Dominican team."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"I believe that part of what the World Classic did was remind people that baseball talent comes from all over the world. There are a lot of people playing this game."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"There are no favorites in baseball. You can do it in basketball or hockey or any other sport, but in baseball there are no favorites. Our country expects a winning team and we are OK with that. We are going to go round-by-round, but we don't want to let our country down."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"If you're going to get hurt, you're going to get hurt, whether you're in spring training or the World Baseball Classic. But I want everybody to understand, we're not going out there only trying to win and forgetting about our players. We have a responsibility to the organizations that are allowing the players to play, and we're also going to try to get them ready for the regular season."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"They always say the most important pitch in baseball is Strike 1. It's even more important now."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"I would start spring training a week earlier so the players would get five or six exhibition games in before starting."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"I think it's going to be a terrific atmosphere. The four teams here are going to have good baseball."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"It was full of blood. He only had about 10 more pitches before he was done, so we made the change. We appreciate his effort."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"We're anxious to face Cuba. We've never played them before in this type of competition."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"I don't think that, with the level of competition of every team, you need to have your 'A' team out there for nine innings every day."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"The crowd did help us. We have a big Dominican community here. But I think the game was so good, the players weren't even paying attention to the fans. They were focused on the game."
Quote by -Manny Acta
"There's a lot of guys on this team who could be captains. There's going to be far more leaders than two if we're going to be any good."
Quote by -Paul Johnson
"I think they understand how important the game against Duke is if they want to achieve their goals, ... Duke is a very good football team, it's not like they offered any of our guys scholarships."
Quote by -Paul Johnson
"We came out a little flat but we hung in there, especially our defense in the second half. We may not be the most talented team, but we do hustle."
Quote by -Randy Smith
"Our players knew we wouldn't have a home game, and at this level you have to be ready to travel and win on the road."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I think it was another tough in-state rival game, very similar to the one we had up in Tallahassee."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"It's something our seniors will remember forever. But I hope also it's something our underclassmen can take and understand the hard work and dedication it took our seniors to get to where they are so they put that same amount of work in for years to come."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"You've got to play to stay. Starting in the tournament, you've got to set your goals and refocus."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"She took our last loss very hard. But her numbers did not project the heart she played with. She knows that she's going to do better."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I take full responsibility for that. The amount of legs that we used in the Mississippi State game and maybe pressing as hard as we did coming out against Kentucky ... I don't think we had the energy."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"We've been kind of squeezed in the middle there. For the women's game to have its own night gives the media time to give it sufficient coverage."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I think that we've proven that on any given night, we can make a great competition and that gives our team a lot of confidence."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I have to compliment my team because they kept their composure when our outside shots weren't falling. They did what they needed to do to get the win. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to go back to the hotel tonight and prepare for Kentucky and not have to pack our bags."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"The first two minutes of the second half were key to taking control of the game."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"We corrected a big no-no from the Georgia game in taking care of the basketball."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I've got four senior starters who remember playing against New Mexico and know it's going to take disciplined basketball to beat them, but I don't really have any one star who will take over that game."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"They're going to be highly remembered, probably the most remembered, because it's really the first class that's been through with me in coaching for four solid years. When you look at where they've started and where they've come, I'm proud of them."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"In watching her with her AAU team, she had the ability to score away from the basket as well as underneath. One of the biggest things is her nose for the ball. Rebounding is something that just comes natural for her. She has great timing. She's a quick jumper, and she plays hard."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I think we've finally figured out how to play 40 minutes of great basketball."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"I think she's a ball player. She does a good job of using her body to get positions. She also sees the floor very well, and I think she's one of our better passers in the post position."
Quote by -Carolyn Peck
"He's an extremely graceful athlete. He's a player with an excellent first touch and great vision. He has very good attacking qualities. But we've seen him in what I would call an amateur level."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"A dominant team in sports is exciting, and it gives everybody something to shoot for. This year maybe there's a chance somebody could do that [in MLS]."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"Some were hunches, others were potential, others, we have until June 12 and think we can turn this player around."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"It's likely that we have two teams from Europe. I'm not going to worry about it one way or the other."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"Why? Because it's January and you can't worry about it. I don't think we had a bad performance, but I didn't think anybody stepped up and had a big performance."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"Tim continues to be a very talented goalkeeper that we think, given time and the right opportunity, is going to continue to improve and be a terrific goalkeeper at the international level. One day he will be the No. 1 goalkeeper for the U.S."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"Mexico City is a lopsided advantage for the Mexican team. With the altitude, it makes it a completely different game. But we know that when we play them anywhere else, we can beat them. We proved that tonight."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"We had a one-goal advantage and the extra player. We wanted to get the second goal."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"The only thing that experience tells me is you can't be 100% sure about any player."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"There's everything here for players and families to both experience the culture of Germany as well feel comfortable that this is a city that is similar to cities in the United States. And it's a perfect match: great restaurants, lots of entertainment, lot of things to do, a great hotel, great training facilities. Everything we want is here."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"I think you can't overreact from one game, the Norway game, and ignore the Canada game. You judge players over time, not over a game. As he continues to move forward we'll have a better feel for the direction he's headed. Obviously, he's getting better. From my perspective, I need to see if he's developing into a guy who should be a player on the World Cup roster and can help us win a game."
Quote by -Bruce Arena
"Canada is traditionally a very solid team, and this game will be a good test for our domestic players as we begin the critical process of building a roster for the 2006 World Cup. We are looking forward to playing in San Diego, a city with a rich soccer history. It should be an excellent event."
Quote by -Bruce Arena