I got criticized at Ohio State, and my boss took up for me. I got criticized at Iowa State at times, and my boss took up for me.

Players will get you above average. To get to the elite, you need culture and leadership.

Bankers don't get to do this. For all the hours, the late nights, lack of sleep and hours of pulling your hair out from dealing with 18- and 19-year-old kids, it's a pretty cool job.

Our goal is, train harder and more physical than any program in the country.

I've been an athlete most of my life and on a disciplined schedule. Working out for me is just part of my every day.

Right before 'Brian's Song' there was a period when I was very despondent, broke, depressed; my first marriage was on the rocks. The role of Gale Sayers had been cast with Lou Gossett, and then he hurt himself playing basketball. I was called in to read for the role. I was their last choice, and I knew it.

You know, a lot of things changed. What never changed is the illusion to keep playing tennis, the illusion to keep doing well the things, and the illusion to be in a good position of the ranking and play these kind of matches.

Lone wolves won't succeed with IoT. This is a team sport.