Quotes about Rookie

Winning the Rookie of the Year would be nice but making the playoffs would be even nicer for me. Votes: 4

I get recognized for 'Reaper' in the U.K. I was in Costa Rica and got recognized for 'Heroes.' In Canada, it's 'Rookie Blue.' People also think that I'm in the 'Twilight' series because of Kristen Stewart. Votes: 4

Im completely gobsmacked by the Rookie Blue fans. Votes: 3

I'm completely gobsmacked by the 'Rookie Blue' fans. Votes: 3

The better quarterbacks are real consistent. Rookie quarterbacks are not. Votes: 3

You won't ever see me being totally sexy on 'Rookie Blue.' It's not right for the character, anyway. Votes: 3

I turned pro and won Rookie of the Year on the South African Tour and then it took me two tries at the qualifying school on the European Tour and to get my card and the rest is history. Votes: 3

I did some good things as a rookie. Votes: 2

I remember my rookie hazing. It wasn't fun. Votes: 2

I actually became a Christian in my rookie year on tour when I was 16 years old. Votes: 2

I think because I am a proven rookie that it is going to help me in the long run. Votes: 2

So many of my rookie mistakes could have been avoided by first-hand exposure to other, more experienced technology entrepreneurs. Votes: 2

Baseball is a rookie, his experience no bigger than the lump in his throat as he begins fulfillment of his dream. Votes: 2

Dr. Cox mentors the rookie doctors with a spoonful of dirt and then a cup of sugar. I see him as an archetypal descendent of two of my favorite curmudgeonly characters: Lou Grant and Louie De Palma. Votes: 2

I was fresh out of drama school and had no idea what I was doing. They hustled me along and Bill Cosby tolerated my rookie behavior. It was great. Once you have 'The Cosby Show' on your resume, you can keep going. Votes: 2

I think sometimes you just need to play in this league. As a rookie coming out of college, you don't understand the real significance of being a pro unless you're playing other pros. It doesn't help you to play sporadically here or there. Votes: 2

I didn't always know, but I always wanted to. I always wanted to be the very best receiver the Cowboys ever had. That was my goal coming in as a rookie and my goal throughout my career: being the best they ever had, going up in the Ring of Honor. Votes: 2

It's kind of a tradition that you get a rookie, put him in the middle, wrap your arms and legs around him, then douse him with everything you can get a hold of - shaving cream, ketchup, mustard, everything. It's kind of like a pie in the face after a guy is successful. Votes: 2

After I made it to the NBA, I said that I didn't want to be the last player from Africa. After my rookie year, I went to the league and talked about this, and they embraced my idea and started conducting basketball clinics in Africa, and that's when I knew I wouldn't be the last African. Votes: 2

Rookies talk rubbish. Votes: 1

Rookies tend to show off. Votes: 1

Halas didn't believe in starting rookies. Votes: 1

My rookie year, I was very immature. Votes: 1

It is professional snobbery that refrains training rookies. Votes: 1

A lot of rookies hit the wall after 50 or 60 games. Votes: 1

And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000. Votes: 1

Veterans and remarkable rookies. International Thriller Writers, Inc. (ITW) cofounder, David Votes: 1

I started rockin' the BowTie when I was a rookie with the New York Giants. Votes: 1

I used to lead off when I was a rookie. I've always been able to bunt. Votes: 1

When Obama heralds another 'teachable moment,' it means he has already made an egregious rookie mistake. Votes: 1

My rookie year was huge for me as far as the learning curve, especially those last three games. Votes: 1

I was invited to play with the New York Knicks. I was never drafted, but I was invited to the rookie camp. Votes: 1

Funny how so many rookies out there still judge condition of the US economy on the rigged "stock market". I frankly find it hilarious. Votes: 1

I don't look at a man who's expert in one area as a specialist. I look at him as a rookie in ten other areas. Votes: 1

High-pitched squeal like a beauty pageant contestant found best in show, Oprah audience member given a new Chevy, rookie actress surprised with an unlikely Oscar. Votes: 1

I tell all the rookies that come into our series and all the young drivers they can come ask me anything at any time, and we'll give them the straight shoot. Votes: 1

Rookies are also coming in from college programs as big stars, whereas when we came in, we were just happy to be there. We were happy to be playing in a big gym, to be on television, to be playing in America. Votes: 1

I remember going from rookie ball to A, to double A, then to triple A. At every level it seemed like the game was faster. The bigger the situation, the more the game speeds up. That's all mental. It messes people up. Votes: 1

I don't think of myself as a comedian, but as an artist, a scientist and chemist who just happens to be funny. I started doing stand-up to add another level to my game. I feel that I'm a young rookie with a veteran's skill. Votes: 1

I agreed to film after my rookie year in Golden State. I was more used to cameras and felt that my journey to the NBA was a story worth sharing. Little did we know how much bigger the platform and documentary would become after Linsanity. Votes: 1

Some of the money going to the rookies can now be spent on people who have proved their worth. After all, the average playing life of a pro football player is about eight years and it is only fitting that the veterans get something for their efforts. Votes: 1

It is very important to me to maintain a consistent workout regimen during the season. The Bulls staff does a great job with providing me with a weekly workout, and these kept me energized throughout my rookie season. In the off season, I try to increase my strength and add new dimensions to my game. Votes: 1

I was a guy back in the Eighties who was one movie away from a huge career, which at that time didn't happen. In the Nineties, I worked a lot, but it was kind of, 'Get out there and dig and find things.' Then I guess 'The Rookie' and 'Far From Heaven' were referred to as my comeback. Votes: 1

Two years ago, of course, I was just a rookie and listened to everybody. In a way I am still a rookie. I'm only 23 and I'll be surrounded by great players who have played in a lot more Ryder Cups than myself. But the rankings say I am the best player at the moment and so that brings a responsibility. Votes: 1

Growing up, I played 'Ken Griffey, Jr. Baseball' and just whatever I could get my hands on. When I was really young, I was a big fan of Mario and that type of stuff. I still play videogames now, so it was really cool for me to be able to play as myself on '2K6' or '2K7,' I believe it was, when I was a rookie. Votes: 1

With TV, it's the same way as preparing for the game of football. To get better at football, you have to watch the film and watch those who came before you and played the game, and yes, the first year you come in as a rookie and you're not gonna be as good as when you come in as a vet, and I applied that in the same way to 'Ton of Cash.' Votes: 1

I remember my rookie hazing. It wasnt fun. Votes: 0

Chris Pittaro is the best rookie I've had in 15 years. Votes: 0

I'm not a rookie anymore-no more excuses about being young. Votes: 0

Tried on daddy's 1979 rookie firesuit a while back. Smelled every bit of 36 years old. Votes: 0

It's not like I'm a rookie pilot. In fact, I invented airplanes. And air. Votes: 0

My rookie is manly, so manly, oh so manly his name is Derrick Bateman. Votes: 0

I know how difficult my rookie year in the NFL was and I know how competitive this sport is. Votes: 0

A player cannot be part of the training camp experience as a rookie unless he is signed to a contract. Votes: 0

I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability. Votes: 0

I was invited to play with the New York Knicks. I was never drafted, but I was invited to the rookie camp. Votes: 0

On rookie Alex Selivanov, Yes the guy can score you 40 goals. Yes I love it. What I don't want is him causing 60. Votes: 0

And when it comes to gettin nookie, I'm not a rookie... I got girls that make that chick Toni Braxton look like Whoopi. Votes: 0

New sales managers are the forgotten rookie - they were pros at selling, but all of a sudden they're a rookie at management. Votes: 0

The Wright brothers' first flight was not reported in a single newspaper because every rookie reporter knew what could and couldn't be done. Votes: 0

Being picked for the Pro Bowl is a feeling I can't describe. I never thought I'd be out here as a rookie, so it's great. Votes: 0

High-pitched squeal like a beauty pageant contestant found best in show, Oprah audience member given a new Chevy, rookie actress surprised with an unlikely Oscar." Votes: 0

When I was a rookie, Cy Young used to hit me flies to sharpen my abilities to judge in advance the direction and distance of an outfield-hit ball. Votes: 0

He settled his hat back into position. She was a rookie in her first big game, and he'd never let her see how close she'd come to unseating a champion Votes: 0

I've always liked to shoot from the hip. This is the perfect fit for me ... I'm willing to earn my spurs, because once again, after 18 years I'm back to being a rookie. Votes: 0

Of course, MIT was notable not just for its faculty but also for its students. And, facing such extremely bright kids as a rookie teacher was something like being thrown to the wolves. Votes: 0

Complainin' to my lawyer how this rookie tried to frisk me... Jealous of my jeep, I gave his badge to the chief, And got his ass directin' traffic in the heat for a week. Votes: 0