Veteran Quotations | Page 5

Two veteran pitchers surviving the heat. Kenny and Radke gave their clubs everything they had. That was impressive.

We are excited to add a proven veteran that will bring a championship attitude and incredible knowledge of the game to our club.

We are excited to add a veteran right-handed bat like Eduardo Perez. His experience, professionalism and knowledge will be a great compliment to this year's team.

We are excited to add Dale Davis to our roster for the upcoming season, ... Dale is a veteran presence that has proven himself in the regular season and playoffs. His defensive presence and rebounding will help solidify our bench while his experience will provide added value in our locker room.

See? That's what I'm talking about. How many times have I pitched in the playoffs? I've been there. (Edgardo) Alfonzo has been there. Mo Alou has been there. We have good players here, veteran players.

Despite the fact we've had a rash of injuries and some conflicts with clubs, we feel this game is an excellent test for our veteran players in Europe as well as some new players in the team.

Actually, he's surprised me. I know veteran players can pretty much just get through training camp and turn it on the first week. I didn't know if he could do that. But he's shown that he can.

Actually, I was starting to feel like my abilities were best suited at tackle, because I'm not as fast as I used to be. As you get older, it's a leg-strength game. I'm able to sort of trick the team and trick this league that I can play inside. That's basically what I got by with - a little guile, a little veteran savvy, and also leaning on my teammates.

Coach Gibbs said...he didn't know if (Tupa) was going to go on injured reserve, or rehab, or whatever. So, he wants a veteran in here that's a good holder. And that he doesn't have to worry about as far as holding and stuff like that, field goals, end punts. So he called me, and I'm here.

As long as you can get the job done and you let those guys know you believe in them by putting them in certain situations, yeah they're going to make a mistake every once in a while. My experience tells me the veteran guy will make mistakes, or maybe won't even try to do something for fear of making a mistake, that's what I like about the young players.

Alan is a proven veteran with playoff experience who will be a valuable asset to us on the floor and in the locker room. He can give us toughness and depth in the post.

You shouldn't be running into that play. We made quite a few mental mistakes against a veteran club, and it cost us.

That's not a pretty sight, because you never know the extent of the injuries,'' Eagles veteran cornerback Troy Vincent said.

That's why you keep veteran pitchers around. Those guys don't get too worked up. They're ready for any situation. He comes in, and the first is a great pitch and he gets out of the inning. Then he gets us rolling, and after our big inning he keeps his composure and gets a shutdown inning. He did that a lot last year. He's ageless.

That's why you keep veteran pitchers here. He kept us rolling and kept his composure. He's versatile, ageless.

That team has a lot of shooters, has good size. It's a veteran team. We knew they were going to make a run. It was just a matter of could we withstand it and keep playing and fighting through it. There for a while we started getting in that turnover situation again. We were maybe trying a little too hard. I thought we caught our composure out there and got some leadership.

That's what's disappointing about our performance today. We had a veteran team, seniors leading. ... (But) we weren't there for the whole game. ... You've got to have that if you're supposed be a good team.

That's how you build a program, the old ones teach the young ones. Sarah is our old veteran now, and we're counting on her for a lot. She's a good leader, and I'm sure she picked some of that up from Katie and Amber.

That's how you make your team better. You bring in somebody that's going to push the next man to work that much harder. Bringing a veteran in would be good.

That's what you would expect out of (a veteran group). You can't say enough about those kids and how they've played over the course of the season.

As a player, you would love to have him on your team. As a person I just don't know yet. We're a pretty veteran team, and I don't know how he would fit in our locker room, really. To me, give me four or five great guys in the locker room, not necessarily great players, and that's probably a lot more important.

A lot of teams today do not believe in veteran players. But (Belichick) believes in bringing smart, disciplined, tough football players who respect the game and have the ability to move on whether we win or lose.

They switched a lot more on defense, they tried to play a little more of a triangle game and there were things that we kind of prepared for but they used these new things a little bit more. When you have a veteran team like we do with a lot of seniors, you expect them to adapt.

They've always had a long-term plan and they've always drafted well. A good example is Scott Hartnell. He's only 23 years old, but he's already a solid, five-year veteran and he's got a long career ahead of him.

They've been here so many times, I think with Joe and the veteran players, they believe. They believe in their ability and they believe they can make a difference.

Our thought process is to have him get back in game shape by the start of the playoffs. We wanted to bring in more of a veteran presence coming into the playoffs and a guy with the potential to score.

Probably 80 per cent of it (is due to youth and inexperience). They come out with veteran guys who understand the league and know how to play. We come out with second-year guys, it's tough.

Sometimes players find a niche with a certain team, and he's found that niche. It just goes to show that those veteran guys who people think are washed up, in the right circumstances, it can work out perfectly.

Saunders is a veteran for us and he's an All-American. He's been in there and he knows what he has to do and he goes out and gets the job done.

People say we have no true ace. The fact is, we have four veteran guys that all have had good levels of success.

Other people might look back, but I try not to, ... There's no doubt Louisville would have been a great place to retire, but that's not how it played out. The only thing I wish is that I was bringing a better, veteran team to play the Cardinals.

Teams that don't have the size or the established type veteran players make up for it with the energy, and those guys play the passing lanes and gamble and go for steals.

Florida is just a solid veteran team that was ranked No. 1 earlier this year. We dug ourselves a hole early and they did a good job of getting the much needed three-set win at No. 3. I thought our team fought hard today.

First of all, they're both very good, and they present all kinds of problems. They've got shooters, once again we get to play teams with good shooters, and both teams have veteran players that have been through the war, so to speak.

Even if he decides to run, pan-blue voters may think of him as veteran who is refusing to give the next generation a chance, and there is a chance that he could lose.

Erratic play. What we're trying to develop is consistency. We had that for two weeks, and we won. All of a sudden, we had a game where we needed consistent play and veteran leadership, and we didn't get either from those two guys when we needed it.

The re-signing of Jason gives us the veteran receiver we need to make big plays. Jason has good hands and great speed. He is a threat every time the ball is snapped.

There's a favorite on this list for everybody. We have both young and veteran performers and local, national and international stars. The induction ceremonies will generate a lot of excitement for our residents and visitors from around the world.

There's a good chance that Sidney could be the leader of the team in 2010. But at this time we felt that we wanted to go with proven veteran players that have won at the World Cup level, and the world championship level and the Olympics.

There's nothing better than a veteran team, that plays hard, that plays smart and has great leadership. But there's some teams where you have young players on and this is one of them.

With a veteran team and a team that has had great success, there is enough tape on Deion to get ready to play him,

Without the veteran ball club we have, we could have very easily gotten swept, especially against a pitcher like Brad. They beat Mo last night, and this could have turned into a disaster. You give away a game, then get beat, and it turns into something bad. We got the taste out of our mouths.

We didn't finish the game like a veteran team. But for the most part, we played like we did at the (Heart of America Athletic Conference) Tournament.

I've always found that veteran players play significant roles in playoffs because they know what the level is like. And over a short period of time they can get themselves to that level because they know it's a two-month season.

I've always had a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for the way Toni plays the game. In addition to his solid, veteran presence on the floor, Toni's knowledge and experience will be an invaluable asset to the younger players on our roster.

The way you get a good non-roster player for less than a million dollars is after a bad season. It's a no-lose situation for us. If he makes the club, we got a solid veteran guy and a bargain price. If he doesn't, it won't cost us a dime.

This is a different team, a more veteran-oriented team ... Veteran teams have a way of making a difference and keeping a team focused.

This is the fifth year they've been a 50-plus win team. They're a veteran team that just understands how to win, and they're extremely unselfish and playing together very well.

They were great veteran players. But it was like they all got hurt.

A former Ford exec going to GM, this is a first, ... GM just doesn't hire Ford execs. But GM under Wagoner is doing things differently. They turned to a Chrysler veteran for the head of public relations. Now this. That says something about a change at GM.

You monitor those things and if something needs to be said, then you say it, keep it in house and move on. For the most part, this is a veteran group and we know how to act.

You never want one of your best players going down with an injury. It's all also part of the game. We're already dealing with three veteran guys out, now a fourth veteran guy out, so some of these young guys are going to have to step up and play.

You never know where a veteran is going to pop up. You don't recognize a veteran on the street. They don't wear it on their sleeve.

This is the first time we've had to take a long road trip, and Terre Haute South is much improved, more athletic than what they've been in recent years. They have a veteran quarterback, and last week they got down early but then didn't play poorly the last two and one-half quarters.

This is another position group with veteran experience and having seasoned players on the line has really opened up the options we have offensively.

This is an exciting sign for us. This particular player became available, fortunately for us, just prior to the weekend (in) a big need area for us. He's going to fit a big part of what we're trying to get done here, and add some veteran leadership, as well as his obvious playing ability on the defensive front.

This isn't about the city of Auburn. It's about a code enforcement officer out of control. In my view it's more important to protect this disabled veteran than to worry about politics.

I've got a veteran squad. They know how to play the game. It's just getting them to follow through. It's a work in progress.

I've had a couple of really good conversations with Marshall and I think he's very positive about having a couple of good years left in him. And that's very positive. The veteran leadership is critical. In this day and age, because of the salary cap, it's hard to have that. There aren't many people like Marshall in this business who can affect a team positively. Not just as a player but as a leader that can teach everyone else.

I know the veteran leaders will help us stay settled down on the road, ... It is never easy and composure is a key.

I'm not a trained academic. Neither am I a veteran social worker. I was 26 years in the corporate world, trying to make organizations profitable. And then in 2003 I started Parikrma Humanity Foundation from my kitchen table.

I'm very satisfied with the team's performance at our first spring tournament. We improved throughout the day and implemented our new serve-receive system very well. The team played with composure and consistency all day while competing against a wide variety of teams that each had different styles and strengths. The team adapted very well to this challenge, and the weekend proved that not only have our physical abilities improved, but so have our mental ones. Players were multi-tasking the strategic part of the game while also easily executing physical skill - a true sign of a veteran team.

I listened to the veteran wrestlers that had tons of experience, like Leo Burke. I was never really alone.

I like the players we've got here. It's important to see what they do with some of the veteran leaders who are free agents like Keith Newman and Lance Johnstone. There are a lot of decisions to be made.

I'm treating it as an Olympic experience where for the most part we were going to beat teams, ... I knew I'd be needed somewhere between the quarterfinals and gold medal. With this Houston team, their core is intact. I'm here for plays, certain situations. It's easy for me because I understand it. I don't think any other veteran that has played this long or won as many gold medals, I don't think their ego could stand playing maybe 15, 20 minutes a night. I relish the fact that I get to compete for a championship. I just got to do my part.

I'm interested to see where he is because I have not seen him play in a few years. He's one of these ageless, timeless veteran players that always seems to know how to play in the defense. Hopefully over time we can size that up.

I have very little optimism that the quality of the veteran teaching force is going to improve.

I knew that Rutgers was much improved, ... They're a veteran club and experienced, and I didn't realize they're as athletic as they are. I know a lot of their guys from recruiting, so I know they're talented.

I'm looking for health, I'm looking for bat speed, I'm looking for leg speed. It's hard to compare a youngster to a veteran player in Spring Training. The advantage always goes to the young player. There are some things I'm looking for. You want to see progress as spring goes on. I've got a pretty good idea of what he can do. I'm looking for what's left.

I love Gus, he's awesome. He's a great competitor, he keeps his composure, he acts like a veteran and does a great job.

I love the way we came out in the first period. But then we had a four-minute power play and only got two shots on goal and in a game like this you just can't do that. We sat back and got complacent and against a veteran team like (the Braves) they'll beat you every time. We have to stay up for the entire game and play with urgency.

In Sam Madison we have a proven veteran who has been an outstanding challenging corner his entire year.

In signing Mike, we have added a solid, veteran goalie with more than 300 games of NHL experience to our club.

If you have thin skin, I don't know that you'd fit in with him, whether you are a veteran or a rookie. Some pitchers expect to be cuddled. Leo doesn't believe in that.

In this Year of the Veteran we are recognizing the contributions made by the women and men who have served Canada in uniform, ... It is also fitting that we recognize the contributions made on the Canadian home front, one of which was the Victory Loan Program and the purchase of Victory Bonds.

I'm not saying that if we get a chance to bring in a veteran second baseman who can really help us, we should say, 'No way, we have Anderson Hernandez,' ... He might need another year. But he's young and talented and sure of himself. We owe it to ourselves to take a look.

I'm glad to know he's had 23 years of military experience, ... No one understands a veteran better than a veteran.

Strong, explosive off the ball, and tough are the best ways to describe Rodney. He was relentless on every play we watched. He has already established himself as a weight room leader for our team and should give us some veteran leadership and experience in the defensive line this fall.

The biggest question was whether our QB would be able to play or not because he had only taken three snaps (last year). But he played like a veteran player.

The book on Pratt is he's a solid, steady defenseman. He can move the puck. He's got pretty good mobility. He's a veteran defenseman.

The biggest thing is everybody has to be consistent. We had some ups and downs last year. Guys are coming in early, getting ready for the season. We've got some veteran guys to fill in the bullpen. Starters have to step up and get us through six or seven innings and give our bullpen a chance to finish it.

Everybody's goal is to win. When you're a veteran player, you don't worry about getting your numbers, because everybody here has gotten their contract and has gotten paid. It's all about winning, and to do that, you have to concentrate on the little things.

Any time you get a veteran player who has proven he can play in the National Football League, he's going to have a chance,

Anytime you get a win, you never know what's going to happen. We could get on a winning streak and wind up in the Super Bowl. As a veteran player, you know those things can happen.

Not really (anything different). We're a veteran team and we know what we need to do to prepare ourselves for the game physically and mentally. So he (Saunders) doesn't need to harp on anything specific.

It turns out that the majority of Dew drinkers have voted in favor of the new 'tuned up taste' of Diet Mountain Dew. Their seal of approval makes this a great time to introduce everyone- both new and veteran Dew drinkers- to the new taste of Diet Mountain Dew.

Not to take away anything from those other guys. But bringing in a veteran like Trent was huge. Young players watch his work ethic. From Day One, he has taken command and embraced the leadership role on and off the field. A lot of young guys can see than and take a lot from it.

Any time you lose, it feels bad whether it is by one point or by 20 points, ... You think about all the things that happened throughout the game. The turnovers, they are really sticking out in my head right now. Turnovers are going to happen, but we must minimize them. We must get back to the fundamentals. We have a veteran group of players on this team that has a lot of pride. We are embarrassed by the way we are playing. We put forth the effort, but we are just making too many mistakes. We need to fix these things and I am determined to fix them.

Any time you can get one of your regular veteran players back in the lineup, it's bound to help. Especially at that crucial position. Adrian has played a lot of minutes over the years and has made some big-time plays for us. He brings that confidence and that experience and that know-how to our team that we need.

It's tough. I talked to a lot of veteran players, and we want to win now. For a veteran player, the window's closing for us and we want to try to win now.

Aaron spoke at length with coach Jackson and felt comfortable after that conversation. In the past, there?s been some big veteran point guards who have flourished in that system. Hopefully Aaron will be another one of those types of players.

Dave Andreychuk walked into our locker room four seasons ago and helped us find our way. He helped our young players grow and develop and mature more quickly, and he helped establish an expectation level in terms of expecting to win each and every night through hard work and commitment. ... Having his veteran presence back in our locker room, and his perennial 20-goal contribution on the ice, are huge factors in helping us attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.

Damon has proven himself to be an impact player. He is a talented, playoff-tested veteran who will be a great fit on the court and in the locker room with our group of guys.

Davis will give us some toughness inside and Williams has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, ... We got veteran guys who know how to play the game. I think it should make us better.

Connecticut is a team that can beat anybody, anytime, anyplace. They're the best team in our league, in the country. They've been there. They know what they're doing. They've got veteran guys who know how to play, know how to win.

It's really important that everyone understand this is not about me. It's about the Galaxy and the veteran players on this team who have made an incredible sacrifice.

It's great to see Kenny's level of desire and determination. I expect to learn a lot from him. Some of the veteran drivers are not the best mentors because in this sport everybody is looking out for himself. But I can trust Kenny and I know he'll be a great mentor. They say you're only as good as the company you keep, and in racing there's no better company than Ken Schrader.

It's good to see a veteran player get a job. Great team guy. Credit to him to go back to school and get his degree. Better (to) have Stu there than some lawyer we don't know.

Every veteran would have to pay $250 up front. All the people would have to pay the $250 enrollment fee. That would hurt everybody.

At the end of the game, we wanted it in her hands on the free-throw line. It's just smart basketball. We're a veteran club and Amy knows just to go right to Tiffany. We have to play smart basketball at this time.