Dave Collins Quotations

We're going to have a mixed reaction because folks in our classrooms are representative of the population. Some are eager to use new technology and others would rather use pencil and paper.

I can honestly say in this case I was pushing against an open door. I didn't even have to push - it swung in my face.

I can't imagine all the clubs in the division continuing to play under .500. But stranger things have happened.

He knows it's time to perform or go to the 7-Eleven. . . . The opportunity is here.

I think before ownership was trying to influence him too much, and now after the free agent signing period, they realized what an asset he is, and I'm guessing they're going to give him more control.

I think people come to a competition like this because they want to do well. We've got a couple of those, Nathan (Douglas) in particular.

I thought initially I was going to wait and decide after the season. But I went ahead and talked to my family about it and thought I'd come back. I just wanted to make sure I was going to be able to give the organization the same commitment I gave them the last three years. I didn't want to just be here. I want to contribute. The only way I can do that is to take a tremendous amount of time.

Anyone who loves the concept of Zero Harm obviously has nothing to love

I can't stand by and allow tens of thousands of innocent people to be slaughtered for lies.

Do I believe in the concept of Zero Harm? Let's just say I believe that nothing is impossible

At the Commonwealth Games there were many promising performances and some notable steps forward by a number of young athletes.

Quite believably 13% of Americans believe Joan of Ark was the wife of Noah. It must be true because I read it in Zoo!

As long as there are rules at the start, everyone knows what they need to follow.

It's tough any time you make a lot of new acquisitions. It takes time to jell.

It (World Cross Country), might not be part of the targets set by UK Sport but is still very important - it is a fantastic way to help youngsters come through.

There's such vitriol and backlash out of consumers to price increases that you want to get it over all at once. If you have to use a hammer to hit your thumb, would you rather five small taps or one hit? That's essentially what's going on. On the way down, there's nervousness about whether the commodity markets are going to spin around and take all your margins again.

That might be something we might need to see, not as the norm, but certainly as a far more accepted practice in the UK.

I just told Clint I'm honored that the organization has asked me to come back, but I'm not going to decide whether to come back until the season is over, ... It's a big commitment. I want to make sure the decision I make is the best for this organization and my situation.