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“Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.”
Bill Russell
“As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.”
Michael Jordan
“We set standards that we expect our student-athletes to adhere to both on and off the court. We will not tolerate anything less.”
Bruce Pearl
“Nutrition is becoming more and more important to all athletes as far as performance level, ... At this level, it's very serious. The type of food you put into your body can enhance your performance or dehance it. If you want to be the best athlete you can be, you want to be as lean as you can be. The leaner athlete is the better athlete.”
David Thornton
“Can't anything be done about calling these guys student athletes? That's like referring to Attila the Hun's cavalry as "weekend warriors"”
Russell Baker
“Playing in a wheelchair is a lot harder than it looks, ... These athletes have so much courage and determination - I really admire them.”
Swin Cash
“It's better to look for outstanding athletes that are also good people, ... When you don't have a lot of egos, you can get more done. The reason we've made progress every year is because of team chemistry.”
Mark Mangino
“lost in a sea of athletes.”
Lance Armstrong
“This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, ... Athletes have a huge impact on so many people. Occasionally, some of them need reminding how important their example is. Frankly, we are all tired of the profanity-laced interviews and the overall perception by some that they are above the law. It is time to step up and take seriously the chance we have to make a difference for good in the lives of others.”
Dale Murphy
“Christine couldn't play, she was throwing up all night at the athletes' village. We think it was food poisoning. It's been a tough couple of days.”
Amy Nixon
