“These girls are recognized because they play more than one sport. These are three-sport athletes, and the coaches recognize their names. That's one thing that helped both of them. The coaches know how hard they work.”
Chris Kempf
“Ian (Thorpe) is now in the top three most recognized sports stars in Japan behind Tigers Woods and David Beckham. (But) it is a getting to know you process ... Ian has been to Asia at least 20 times and immersed himself in the culture.”
Dave Flaskas
“It says, even to those not interested in sports, we are on another platform, ... We are on a recognized national platform in terms of the notion that to be selected by the league -- a very sophisticated and smart business operation -- as a market that can support a franchise, it says a lot about who we are.”
Clayton Bennett
“It says, even to those not interested in sports, we are on another platform, ... We are on a recognized national platform in terms of the notion that to be selected by the league - a very sophisticated and smart business operation - as a market that can support a franchise, it says a lot about who we are.”
“It feels good knowing that people recognize what you do on the field because football is a team sport, so it's a big accomplishment.”
Chris Wade
“I felt great, like I could have played the whole game, but I need some work recognizing breaking balls. After sitting out (for eight days), I felt a little off at the plate.”
Chris Duffy
“We all recognize that we have to make substantive changes. All three of us are committed to making the changes that have to be done, even though some of them cost money.”
Dave Gilmour
