J. Hoover Men Quotations

We just have to get movement and start running the ball again. Be able to run the ball and just get physical with them.

There's just something mental about going out for that second practice - especially in the afternoon. You know you're going to go out in pads and it's going to be a little longer than this morning.

If it happens, it happens, ... I'll be proud of it, but I haven't mentioned it. I've been around a lot of years. ... I'll be proud of it, but I've had a lot of great coaches and great ballplayers. It'll be nice, but it's not something I dream about.

We believe Titan has developed a good business model for its segment of the tire and wheel market. Let's see how Bryan might work in this equation.

(The wrestlers) came out of this feeling positive. Sometimes we've struggled, but coming out of this allows the kids to have the momentum to go into the heart of our season.

Old men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.

It's good to see that the kids are practicing what they're learning in their government classes. They know their First Amendment rights.

The team I really feel bad for is Indiana State. I think last year they should have been the number one seed, and this year they should have been also. The winner of the tournament is going to come out of our side of the bracket. It's going to come down to Indiana State or us.

Our families and communities depend on the good wages and benefits provided by the successful manufacturers. We recognize how technology and work reorganization can improve productivity, but we expect management to become efficient as well, while recognizing our expertise. The most important key to enhancing productivity is investing the money necessary to keep plants modern.

We've got to stay strong mentally. If your guys don't see a ball all game, it is tough to stay focused. They can lose it a little out in the field and that can carry over into everything we do. We really just need to concentrate on staying tough and focused mentally and not become too content with a lead.

I'm not going to lie to you. There's nothing fun about going out there and practicing twice a day in this kind of heat. But it makes us better. It makes us mentally and physically tougher. It's just one of those things you have to fight through to get to the real season.

We are pleased with our results in a challenging 2005, even though the 4% improvement in diluted earnings per share from operations was below our goal to increase those earnings 10% to 15% per year over time.

The tournament was a huge success on both ends. There were no negatives and it was put together very well.