Jim Yerkovich Quotes (8 Quotes)

They played so well defensively. I was so proud of them because that's always been the heart of our program.

It's been crazy around here. The principal bought 800 championship T-shirts and they're giving them out to everybody.

I had been frustrated for my first 11 or 12 years that I hadn't been doing enough in the area of teaching values through sports. In 1978, the word 'We' popped into my head. . . . I really feel like 'We' is an answer to almost anything. It is the essence of humanity. Where are our greatest joys Family and friends. The greatest hurts in life are the absence of 'We.' It's the best way to play the game, but also the best way to live.

Eight out of the 10 times we've gone, we've finished in the top five. It's become the No. 1 accomplishment of our program.

As long as I've coached I cannot remember a group of guys who've had a more consistent intensity level from game to game. Where's that come from It comes from (Deane). His intensity level carries over to the people, and they just jump on the bandwagon and go. I think that's the best thing he does for us.

Daniel was a big factor in the game, but I thought (those) two seniors stood out.

Defensively, he got himself in trouble by not being fundamental.

Daniel's intensity and how hard he plays is the heart of our team. Because of his intensity, everyone else jumps on his back, and they go.