"All the criticism just makes me stronger amd a lot more durable. I'm not goint to quit. It's what happens in the end that counts.'' -- Richie Richardson, West Indies skipper.

"We have started to bring back the former prominence that track and field used to hold. We can see the atmosphere, support and performances all improving at once.'' -- Bermuda School Sports Administrator, Clint Smith following the annual Secondary Schools Championships.

"Albie Smith hasn't been doing too well. In the one game in Jamaica he wasn't that mobile while (Kenny) Thompson played well on both occasions. Things look good with Thompson, Kentoine Jennings and Meshach Wade in the middle.'' -- Bermuda national team manager, Gary Darrell explaining the omission of Smith from the starting line-up.

"I want to win this race before they kick me out because I'm too old. I've run in every race in every race here and I'm very proud of my record. But the truth is I'm not getting any younger.'' -- Mike Tinley heading towards the World Cup triathlon.

"The vibes are very good. We have built bridges, brought cricketers together and forged very close links with the West Indies board.'' -- Ali Bacher, managing director of the United Cricket Board of South Africa.

"This is the third game without giving up a goal but we can't go down there trying to defend one goal. I'm just happy to take something down there, it didn't look like it was going to happen for a while.'' -- Darrell, whose team defeated the Haitians 1-0.

"My heart is still there. I'm going to stick in there in training and earn my spot back. It was disappointing, but it's just another obstacle I've got to del with.'' -- Former Bermuda national team captain Albert Smith in reference to his situation with the squad following his sacking.

"They have great weapons and they just added another one to the arsenal.'' -- New York Giants coach ray Handley speaking about rival team Washington's choice of Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard as their first round pick in the NFL draft.

"With two guys of this calibre, we're ready to go to war.'' -- Ted Marchibroda, new coach of the Indianapolis Colts following his team's selection of Steve Emtman and Quinton Coryatt.