Defer Quotes

A dream deferred is a dream denied. - Langston Hughes

[Weis Guy: We've got a bigger man crush on Charlie Weis by the day -- in a wholesome sort of way. He wins, he's accountable, and he's refreshing. If Notre Dame wins the toss against Michigan State, it will continue to take the ball, ignoring that nonsense about deferring the option until the second half.] We want the ball... We want to dictate. - Charlie Weis

[The Cardinals' last offer included significant deferred money with interest, which could have brought the package up to $39 million. The Red Sox's bid did not include deferrals and includes a club option for 2009.] I think we went beyond reasonable for us... There is a figure that doesn't make sense for us to pay. ... I thought $8 million was at the top of where we should be. He indicated he wanted to stay. It still wasn't enough. - Tony La Russa

(Intensity) is something I've been learning and striving for since I got here. Coach is always on me about my intensity level. He told me I was talented but I had to pick up my intensity level. In the past, I would often defer. This season I wasn't allowed to do that. He had to stay on me to make sure I bring it every night. Now I'm seeing that all the hard work paid off. Playing hard all the time can be rewarded. - Brandon Roy