Sports Quotes
“I have long been one of those tedious people who rails against the coronation of 'student-athletes.' I have heard the argument that big-time athletics bring in loads of money to universities. I don't believe the money goes anywhere other than back into the sports teams, but that's another story.”
“I would venture to guess that if I was a construction worker... who requested a transfer to another department for the betterment of his family, I would be commended for it. But because it's sports, there's just so much passion added to it.”
-- Derek Fisher
“He's going to be around a long, long time, if his body holds up. That's always a concern with a lot of players because of how much they play. A lot of guys can't handle it. But it looks like he can.”
-- Jack Nicklaus
“He's got an overall flair for the game. It looks to me like he really loves what he does and he can't wait to get up in the morning, go hit some balls and go play.”
-- Gary McCord
“If a lot of people gripped a knife and fork the way they do a golf club, they'd starve to death.”
-- Sam Snead
“My commitment to Atlanta and passion for sports and competition make this acquisition a perfect fit for me.”
-- Arthur Blank
“I pick projects according to how fascinating they are to me, and it has resulted in a broad reach. My records are actually in five different sports: balloons, airplanes, airships, gliders, and sailboats.”
-- Steve Fossett
“I think everybody has something that takes them away or makes them happier. To some people it's baseball or sports or knitting or the movies.”
-- Sutton Foster