They said you had to take what the defense gave you. No, we are going to take what we want.
AL DAVIS
AL DAVIS
Al Davis on defense
Al Davis33 quotes · See all“They said you had to take what the defense gave you. No, we are going to take what we want.”
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I’m busy working on every aspect of my game – defense, shooting, rebounding – but I really want to become a better overall team player.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant Coaching staff: I know there’s days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I’m not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I’m the first player in history that doesn’t want to play defense and still gets in foul trouble.
Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'Neal The only times an Afro-American who was assaulted got away has been when he had a gun and used it in self-defense.
Ida B. WellsIda B. Wells We have to distrust each other. It is our only defense against betrayal.
Tennessee WilliamsTennessee Williams I would give them the ball and score points. I wouldn’t play them on defense. I would play them where they can get the ball and score points.
Nick SabanNick Saban Humor is just another defense against the universe.
Mel BrooksMel Brooks The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.
James MadisonJames Madison