(42 quotes found)
“It's not the nicknames, it's how they got the nicknames that matters.”
Scott Pelley
“We believe hostile or abusive nicknames are troubling to us and it can't continue. We're trying to send a message, very strongly, saying that these mascots are not appropriate for NCAA championships.”
Walter Harrison
“He's nicknamed 'Big Game'. He had a big year on both ends of the floor. Three years straight he made all-league, and he's just a phenomenal player.”
Ray Harris
“I don't really feel that we're putting (American Indians) down because the way we're using (the nickname and mascot) is for something positive. We're doing good things using their name. Everybody knows us as the Seminoles.”
Jason Stephens
“He is not nicknamed 'The Wall' for nothing but, having taken on opening, he may have exposed himself slightly. The new ball can get him out and he tends to play with his bat outside his body to a ball on line with off stump, which can result in an edge. He offers chances early on and they need to be held. For a player of his ability he tends to lose patience against spin.”
Yuvraj Singh
“That depends on whether or not he likes you. He is inclined to nickname you based on the way that you look. He is sort of the ugly part of us that says the things we may be thinking but are afraid to say. The only endearing name he has for anyone is Kate.”
Damon Lindelof
“We believe our use of the nickname and logo is respectful and appropriate. ... A recent statewide poll showed our nickname is not offensive to a majority of American Indian people and, interestingly, one of four Indians polled indicate support for UND would be reduced if we changed the name. We are awaiting the results of our appeal to the NCAA.”
Charles Kupchella
“One of my other nicknames was Thomas Edison, because I invented so many moves.”
Earl Monroe
“With the nickname, it's almost become synonymous with the Cadillac brand. But it may be an issue with other advertisers who want to tap into his fame,”
Tom Ward
“That's one of those momentum stoppers. They had a little momentum going, and Potsie [Farrior's nickname] came up and made a big play and made [Henry] fumble. When he did that, it kind of switched the momentum back to us and we never gave it back after that.”
Joey Porter
