One of the reasons we picked each guy on this team is we wanted a bunch of fighters, guys that could be resilient. |
Patch it up? There is no patching up. |
People are being very aggressive and getting right to the point as to what they are willing to do and what they're not willing to do. |
People who think they have all of the answers in this game, those are the people I try to stay away as far away from as I can, ... If you ever think you know it all, it's probably time to go and do something else. |
That could be part of the explanation, ... That maybe we did jump out there and then lose that edge. |
That's exactly what we needed. I don't want people who are going to tell me what I want to hear. |
The day I got hired, I made the statement then that without a World Series title coming to Chicago on the South side, it'll be considered a failed effort. We're at stage one, but unless we finish it out, personally, it will only mean a job unfinished and an opportunity lost. |
The guys call it 'Pulling an A.J.,' ... Occasionally, you've got to pull an A.J. and let people know where you stand. |
The interesting thing for me is let's see if we can do it again. That fire is burning even hotter. |
The most important thing he taught me was being a student-athlete. He puts your family and your grades first. Then basketball. |
There are so many formulas, equations and theories in this game right now, ... I'm sorry, but I'm getting confused. We had to go back in time and come up with some things that have always been timeless in this game. |
There's no doubt we've had some games where we've been more lucky than good, ... So what? |
This is a great surprise. I didn't expect this. I'm shocked. |
This talk could have been had way back when if he'd returned my initial phone call. |
We are certainly pleased with where he is and where we are as a result of what he has done. |