Dick Vitale quotes
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“The glory of sport is witnessing a well-coached team perform as a single unit, striving for a common goal and ultimately bringing distinction to the jersey the players represent.”
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“The clothes do not match my personality. I'm more of a very conservative, blue-blazer kind of guy. But as far as my personality, it's a lot of hot-dog mustard - have a lot of a fun and a lot of excitement. I feel like I'm 68; I act like I'm 12, talking about a game of basketball.”
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“John Wooden has been a vital force in the lives of many with his inspirational messages. Â He represents all the elements necessary to be a winner in the Game of Life, which makes him the perfect person to write this book filled with lessons. Â Coach Wooden has been a mentor to people in every walk of life.”
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“Really, UCLA's a great place as well, but they don't have the kind of environment they have here. The fans here have a passion.”
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“It's the greatest achievement I've ever witnessed in all my years of being a coach and a television personality. I really, absolutely have been blown away.”
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“Gowdy had a love affair with the microphone and the fans had a love affair with him. American sports fans truly lost an icon, a legend who never felt he was bigger than anyone else. He had that humility that made him special, and he made everyone feel like they were so important.”
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“I learned from my mom and dad, who didn't have a formal education but had doctorates of love. They told me that if you gave 110 percent all the time, a lot of beautiful things will happen. I may not always be right, but no one can ever accuse me of not having a genuine love and passion for whatever I do.”
-- Dick VitaleSource : Interview with Bob Hertzel, www.timeswv.com. March 10, 2012.
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“Glue guys aren't superstars. They're not the No. 1 option. They just do things only coaches really appreciate. The stars get the headlines, but glue guys help you get in the winner's circle. I don't think you can win without having that kind of player.”
-- Dick VitaleSource : Interview with Bob Hertzel, www.timeswv.com. March 10, 2012.
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“Today in coaching, it's a two-way street. They can fire you whenever they want. Bottom line: It's all about what you can do to better yourself professionally. This is a better move.”
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“You'd have to live in a cave not to know about the Carrier Dome. It put Syracuse on the map.”
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“It is time for everyone to sit down -the NCAA, the NBA, the players union and the coaching fraternity-and come up with suitable solutions to these problems.”
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“It was an incredible effort by the Irish down in Tallahassee. Jameis Winston was too tough in the second half; congrats to the Seminoles.”
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