From Rafa and Roger to Rory, The Good Men Project Sports team takes a look at the most memorable quotes from the world of sport in the past week.
There was a lot of “joy” in the air this week as Coach Calipari lauded his undefeated Kentucky Wildcats and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers waxed lyrical about his star midfielder.
On the “not-so-much” side of the ledger was fiery Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Rory McIlroy, who was far from happy to bow out early in Florida.
“Yeah, I’m pissed off.”
Rory McIlroy misses the cut at the Honda Classic, his first since the 2013 British Open. Feb 27, 2015
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“Sounds pretty crazy.”
Roger Federer on what it felt like to be the seven-time winner in Dubai. Not that crazy, you’d think, for the seven-time Wimbledon winner. February 28, 2015
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“I’m really happy because I have not been a champion for a long time.”
Rafael Nadal on winning the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires, his first title in nearly nine months. March 1, 2015
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“It’s frightening to know what he could be worth. He is a joy to work with and a joy to watch.”
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers gushes over Philippe Coutinho after the midfielder scored a spectacular winner against Manchester City. March 1, 2015
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“I don’t have any comment about that.”
Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked on four separate occasions during a scheduled press conference about a report that Rasheed Sulaimon, who in January became the first player ever to be dismissed from the team, was alleged to have sexually assaulted two women during the 2013-14 academic year – nearly ten months prior to his dismissal. March 2, 2015
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“I wanted to kill the guy.”
Jose Mourinho was fuming after a member of his Chelsea coaching staff revealed to his players that Liverpool had beaten Manchester City. Mourinho had banned any mention of the score so as not to distract his side in the hours leading to their game against Spurs. Mar 2, 2015
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“He’ll come back bigger and better than ever.”
Tony Liberatore, former Bulldogs champion and father of Aussie Rules young gun Tom, says his son’s in good spirits after a serious knee injury in the opening quarter of the Bulldog’s first pre-season practice game robbed the rising midfielder of his 2015 season. March 2, 2015
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“It was an intentional kick to a troublesome area.”
Cleveland’s James Jones reacts to Houston guard James Harden’s flagrant on Lebron James. The NBA has suspended Harden for one week without pay for the kick to the groin. March 2, 2015
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“In football, philosophically, they would much rather use a rabbit’s foot than actual data from wearable tech to win a football game. But it’s a matter of time before it gets here. You just have to hope there is a balance.”
Browns WR Andrew Hawkins on the coming technology revolution in football. March 2, 2015
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“I want this team to play with joy. Joy always beats anger and negativity.”
Coach John Calipari on the still-undefeated University of Kentucky Wildcats. March 3, 2015
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Photo Credit: AP/File
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