Anticipation Quote by Sidney Crosby

I got to prepare more for the games. I got to be ready for better players and starting lineups, just get a bit more…

— Ivica Zubac

It was tough for me not to play, but it was cool. But it was tough because I'm a competitor, and I like to…

— Khalil Mack

I was a great practice player. I knew I wasn't going to play, but I wanted to do my part in helping the rest…

— Rudy Ruettiger

Before the (Olympic) trials I was doing a lot of relaxing exercises and visualization. And I think that that helped me to get a…

— Michael Phelps

I felt really lucky that I could be on a big stage and, like, make a good play while representing the community. To be…

— Carl Nassib

I was very nervous, excited, and happy to be given the opportunity to even be in the major leagues.

— Bengie Molina

I felt like I've prepared myself every week and tried to play as hard as possible.

— Todd Gurley

But to win, I was overwhelmed - it felt great! I was really excited. I didn't expect it, but I'm also really competitive. As…

— Maureen McCormick

I loved being on the field playing and teaching softball. I didn't like the fact that a camp had my name on it and…

— Jennie Finch

It killed me being on the bench and watching my teammates play. I wanted to be out there helping them win. But that gave…

— Dion Waiters

Instead of being on teams at school, I was preparing for auditions.

— Shawn Ashmore

I haven't missed many games in my career, so it is tough, and it makes you appreciate and it makes you hungry and ready…

— Wes Welker