Ryan Fitzpatrick Quotes

Playing four years of college, when you're playing for someone other than yourself, I think it makes it a lot more fun.

I went to school every day, like everyone else, and I played baseball for my high school team. I was a part of a lot of different activities outside of school.

Basketball to me is more than a passion or a paycheck - it is the tool I use to try to have an impact in the world.

We've come a long way, but we've still got a long way to go, so we need to give our time to promote the game and be role models - to make the next generation see us and want to become us.

Carl Pendleton's the absolute best. He's everything you want in a student-athlete.

It's part of the reason I went to Duke. Coach K came to me. He saw everything but the dunks. He was like, 'It's a dunk. It's two points. Who cares?' He saw every other part of my game that I wanted the world to see.

I am fully committed to Ohio State, the football program, as long as I can.

There's a reason Montana produces more SEALs than any other state. As a collegiate athlete, I enjoyed the mental and physical challenges Division I football presented.

The Heisman - it would be a privilege and an honor to receive that award, but at the end of the day, I want to be the best I can be at my position and for my team.

From my early days of playing 2:2 in basketball against my three older brothers to my years playing Division 1 college basketball and lacrosse, sports have played a big role in my leadership development.

It's something I take a lot of pride in doing, in being the best defensive player in the world, in helping my teammates every night.

I've always been the guy who does whatever he can to win for his team.

I didn't really know any Buddy Garritys, but I knew they were out there.

I'm confident I can show exactly what I'm about, how much I care about football, and how I'd do anything to win.

My teammate Franco Baresi was a real captain. He was an example for everyone. Not a big talker. He never talked. But on the field or in training, he was No. 1.

I'm honoured to train players that want more from their football than just raising their small wages.

I have always said I want to work harder so I can develop, learn, grow, and improve. I love to play football, and when I come on the pitch, I want to do my best to help the team. It's up to the coach the position I play.

I was the head girl in school and also a national level basketball player.

In college, the whole two years, I never sat out a practice or a game. So your body kind of wears down.

I still feel it was a privilege to be a part of this team the past years, that I helped make Barca the best team in the world.

I've been a good player my whole life and expect to continue to work hard and continue to do everything that I have done and try not to take any steps back. Try to stay the course and be the best player and the best teammate and hopefully the best leader I can be, and play as well as I can.

My father, my first coach, would never let me punk out if I was capable of helping the team.

I stay in character at all times regardless of whoever's playing well, the team isn't playing well. if we're up or down, I'm going to stay in character.

What I'd most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition.

If I wasn't doing this, I'd be working in a chippy. Cricket can change your life. It can teach you a lot about discipline and life in general.