I would expect to get more because we have the Washington Nationals, instead of the Expos. We paid into it even in years we were losing money because of local (media contracts). But I would much rather be paying money than getting it because that means the team is doing well and the attendance is up. We will get in that position again. |
I would have loved the opportunity to play against Ottawa this year. We missed the entire division. Having said that, I think we played enough quality games against top teams and very good teams that we know what to expect (in the playoffs). We played well on the road. We played well at home. We went into good teams? buildings and won. |
I wouldn't be afraid to take a couple of them. If we had some injuries and stuff, I wouldn't be opposed to taking some of them. I've said it all along and I meant it -- I don't care if they've played. That doesn't mean anything to me. They've got talent. It might take them awhile to catch up at that level, but I don't worry about that. |
I'd like to say that somebody [in an insurance company] at some point looks at the legacy system and says, 'Man, this is costing us a lot of money so we have to replace it. But that's pretty rare. Realistically it's when the old system prevents them from embarking on new initiatives that they start to think seriously about replacement. |
I'd rather have balance than say one or two big scorers like some of our teams in the past. One night, Stephen Brown led us in assists and another night, we've had a guard lead us in rebounds. And we've probably had four different players lead us in points in different games. That's one of the reasons I like the chemistry of this team. |
I'm a believer, the first day, if it's possible, if you can get up on the board and you can create a bit of shock [you do it]. I mean, you're talking about the best player in the world. . . . If a guy on our team can look up and say, 'Wow, this guy [Woods] is getting beat, our guys are doing well,' subconsciously it can encourage them. |
I'm actually very hopeful because I think we're starting to play a style that fits us. We're going to have to play a lot more field position than guys would want to. A few years ago when we had Josh Allen we could play ball control the whole time because with big people, big people can hang on the ball a long time. Little people can't. |
I'm going to give myself a B-minus, ... In practice and qualifying I thought I made a lot of progress. But then in the race we got unlucky because we blew a left-front tyre right off the bat. Later in the race I spun when I was trying to get by someone, that was just a rookie mistake, but I managed to save the car and not hit the wall. |
I'm never satisfied. They're doing well, but we've got a ways to go. Our goal is to get back to the final four. We finished second last year and we want to do at least that well. We have to have some experience under pressure before sectionals. We've had it at spots, but team pressure like against Center Grove is the best thing for us. |
I'm very competitive and I let my emotions show. Most of the time what you see is me being upset with myself. I expect to be almost perfect, but I'm human. So, when I'm not perfect, I really get mad at myself. I always expect more of myself than I do of anyone else, and when I'm not delivering, there's nothing that makes me more upset. |
I've always felt a responsibility to create as comfortable and open a training environment possible, especially when dealing with such a sensitive subject. Most of the women who enroll in the basic program know very little about physical defense, and in some cases assertiveness may also be something contrary to their life's experience. |
I've got the best assistants in the world with Howard (Jones) and Lacy Johnson. When she says something the kids really listen. She said it's fundamental — you've got to have fun, and you've got to bring your mental game. If they play hard and play smart, they're going to have fun. If we do that, I know I'm going to have a good time. |
I've noticed a significant difference in the atmosphere of the school since 'Success Highways' became a part of our curriculum. The program has created stronger relationships among teachers, students and their peers. Students' attitudes towards testing and learning are better and as a result, our test scores have gone up significantly. |
If he's indicted in Washington or he's found guilty of any of the offenses that he's presently charged with, yes, he's over and done with and you won't see him on the stage of politics anywhere, anytime soon and I can't imagine that he would be able to resurrect himself. But if he can skate by he'll be fine but if he can't he won't be. |
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