Tendencies Quotes

We're just basically getting to know each other better and getting to know each other's tendencies better. The main thing is the chemistry . . . but we're executing our plays better. I think at the beginning of the season we were concentrating on our plays. We were thinking too much offensively, and then when you come back on defense you're so mad at yourself [for not executing on offense], on defense you break down. You're letting everybody else get shots. Now we're executing better on offense and it's carrying over on defense. - Chasity Melvin

We were wise indeed, could we discern truly the signs of our own time; and by knowledge of its wants and advantages, wisely adjust our own position in it. Let us, instead of gazing idly into the obscure distance, look calmly around us, for a little, on the perplexed scene where we stand. Perhaps, on a more serious inspection, something of its perplexity will disappear, some of its distinctive characters and deeper tendencies more clearly reveal themselves; whereby our own relations to it, our own true aims and endeavors in it, may also become clearer. - Thomas Carlyle

We were very critical of some of the things the players were doing during an hour videotape meeting (on Friday). Then we had an hour and a half of video before the game where we looked at the tendencies of all their servers. - Al Scates

We went into this game very prepared. We went over their tendencies and what they do, so we knew pretty much knew what to expect from them. (Rudolph) is a great player. He's very talented and that's the only way you can do it, is just keep fresh bodies on him, have good defenders on him at all times. - Anthony Gurley

We watched tape, saw some of the moves he made on us and talked about his tendencies. It was a good effort by everybody tonight. I don't think it was one guy who stopped him. - Tyson Chandler

We should therefore act in such a way that gives opportunity to our virtuous tendencies to blossom. - Sam Veda

We see allergic tendencies much more common in children than adults, and nobody really knows exactly why that is. The reality is, we can't quite understand the aging process of the immune system, but it seems to change. - David Kahn

We rebounded well and played their tendencies extremely well. They really could not get shots off because when they tried to run their plays we knew what they were going to do. I think we did a good job of keeping them in check. - Debbie Ryan

We really need to stop the imperialist tendencies of countries like the United States and Great Britain. - Cindy Sheehan

We never focus on records anyway, but the girls know how other teams are doing. In preparation for any game, we focus on style of play, match-ups and tendencies. We always respect every opponent because when you don't, you will pay the price. - Stacey Reed