Democratic Quote by Nancy Gibbs

Football needs its roots, it needs its connection with the supporters. But those in charge seem to think they can do without them.

— Graham Taylor

You don't want people rooting for anything other than the team that they love and the players that they think the world of to…

— Gary Bettman

Without fans who pay at the turnstile, football is nothing. Sometimes we are inclined to forget that. The only chance of bringing them into…

— Jock Stein

When we root-root-root for the home team, we're rooting for our home as much as the team.

— Richard Roeper

I have fans rooting for me, all the other drivers in the midfield have fans rooting for them, and they never get to see…

— Kevin Magnussen

The sidelines may be safer but life is played on the field

— Wendy Mass

Grassroots football is so important.

— Stuart Dallas

Trouble is, we call politics a game, but it isn't one. There is no referee, and the teams make up the rules as they…

— Michael Ignatieff

I just consider Boston and New England incredible sports fans. If they give me trouble, think I'm rooting for other side, it's mainly because…

— Joe Buck

If fans are discouraged, find another team to root for.

— Mike D'Antoni

It's easier to stand on the sidelines, criticize, and say why you shouldn't do something. The sidelines are crowded. Get in the game.

— Robert Kiyosaki

Everyone wants to root for the underdog.

— Manila Luzon