In preparation for the large scale kick-off of the 2005 NFL season, I was reading today’s Houston Chronicle which was obviously focused primarily on the Houston Texans. Chronicle writer, Richard Justice, had a nice piece about it ‘being the time to win’ for the Texans. The article was actually written in a manner where you […]
Quotes of Note
Quote: “Duke doesn’t count”
I just had to share this quote from fomer Florida State player and current Houston Texans rookie, Travis Johnson. In “Rookie Johnson eager to begin dominating” in today’s Houston Chronicle, the Texans #1 draft pick says: “My first college start was against Duke, but that doesn’t count,” I don’t know if we even put in […]
Quote: Woody Hayes on “Mellow”
“The minute I think I’m getting mellow, I’m retiring. Who ever heard of a mellow winner?” — Former Ohio State Football Coach, Woody Hayes 28 Seasons 3 National Championships 13 Big Ten Championships
Quote: State fans have Delivered
“There is no doubt. NC State fans have to be stretched pretty thin because they have been asked to dig into their pockets big time and they have delivered. That is a tribute to both Coach Amato for kinda rallying the troops and also the fans because all of that new stuff – that beautfiul […]
Hyman: “Nobody has ever heard of ECU”
“I’m not trying to be disrespectful to any schools, but nobody has ever heard of schools like East Carolina.” —Eric Hyman Texas Christian University, Athletics Director discussing TCU’s recent move to the Mountain West Conference Houston Chronicle July 7, 2005
Quotes of Note: A Different Shade of Red
On Sunday, July 3rd I changed the pace a little and shared an interesting article from the Houston Chronicle that focused on the University of Houston’s athletic program and the new opportunity provided it through recent conference re-alignments. When I read the article, I found it chocked full of interesting quotes that I thought I […]
Floyd: The 5 Year Standard
“In college ball, it’s just known by everybody that (if you haven’t succeeded) you have your bags packed in five years” – Tim Floyd of Fox Sports Radio University of Southern California Head Basketball Coach
SI: State is Origin of Final Four’s Greatness
“To me, 1983 is when the Final Four became the greatest single sporting event in America.” – Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated on Sports Illustrated’s 50 Years of the Final Four Television Special
SI: Valvano’s Valiant Legacy
“Valvano’s improbable feat remains the cornerstone of a valiant legacy, and one of the most enduring images in college basketball.” — Narrator of Sports Illustrated’s 50 Years of the Final Four Television Special
Tudor: Sendek’s Next Goal
“A first-division ACC finish seems likely next season (2005-2006). Sendek’s next goal is to make the jump into serious ACC contention, which would mean becoming a serious national contender.” — Caulton Tudor News & Observer April 30, 2005 ===> Only took a decade to make serious ACC contention and a national conteder a goal for […]
