“To have been selected to represent Team South Africa at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay is a real honor and I am so pleased that years of hard work, determination and sacrifice have all come together.” YearsHas BeensRealHardTogetherGamesIndividualSacrificeTeamHard WorkHonorDeterminationSouthLondonSouth AfricaSelectedOlympic GamesRelays Author:Oscar Pistorius
“Although his playing career with the Broncos took place before my time with the team, I am well aware of what Floyd Little means to this franchise, city and league. Aside from his stellar play on the field, he helped make the Broncos relevant in the NFL and strengthened the bond between this team and its fans. He has waited a long time for this honor, and I couldn't be happier for him.” WellsMeanLittlesLongPlayCitiesCareersTeamFansFieldsHonorLong TimeLeagueNflMy TimeRelevantStellarBroncos Author:Pat Bowlen
“It's really an honor to be included in such an incredible lineup of chefs. The team Borgata has assembled is by far one of the best on the East Coast.” TeamHonorIncrediblesEastChefCoastEast Coast Author:Geoffrey Zakarian
“We ask these players to do some very difficult things, for the team, the coaching staff, the school - at risk of injury. And when they do those things, I feel as if I'm in their debt. It's an honor to coach those guys. I want to be of service to them.” IfsWantFeelsSchoolGuyAsksDifficultPlayerRiskTeamHonorDebtCoachesCoachingInjuryStaffTigersDifficult ThingsLsuCoaching Staff Author:Les Miles
“In a tournament, even though there are team scores, it's calculated and it's a lot more individual. There is more honor to say you're not just better than the opposing schools' wrestler, you're the best wrestler in your weight class. Plus there are lot more awards to win in a tournament.” SchoolWinningIndividualClassTeamHonorWeightScorePlusAwardsTournamentsOpposingWrestlerYou Re The Best Author:Bill Vaughan
“It's a special honor to be one of the leaders of this football team. But I said it once, I'll say it again, no one person wins a game by themselves. Individually, it's top of the mountain, my sport, my profession. It's what you dream about as a kid.” PersonsSaidDreamKidsGamesWinningSportsLeaderTeamSpecialFootballHonorMountainProfessionFootball TeamMvp Author:Aaron Rodgers
“Being named as a finalist for the USA Basketball National Team is an unbelievable feeling and an opportunity that is truly humbling. It is an honor to be included with such talented players and I look forward to the chance to represent my country this summer.” LooksCountryFeelingsOpportunityChancePlayerTeamHonorBasketballSummerUsaUnbelievableHumblingNational Team Author:James Harden
“Being an Olympic Medalist was a team effort. So I am honored to be a part of CBS Sports' WE NEED TO TALK cast of iconic women. Being part of a show with some of my broadcasting and sports idols is an honor.” NeedsShowsSportsEffortTeamHonorCastsIdolsHonoredIconicBroadcastingTeam Effort Author:Dara Torres
“What an honor that Stephen Prouty got nominated for best makeup and hairstyling for Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa. Am I as stunned as everyone else we didn’t get the nod for best picture? Well of course, duh, but I won’t let that take away from my happiness for Steve, Tony Gardner, and our whole makeup team. Wahoo!” WellsWholeCoursesTeamHonorMakeupGrandpaStunnedJackassesDuhBest Picture Author:Johnny Knoxville
“Obviously, the only reason I'm where I am is because God has gifted me and He has seen fit to put me where I am. I have to honor that by using my influence and my status on the team and in the game of baseball for good and to His purpose.” ReasonPurposeGamesTeamInfluenceHonorFitBaseballGifted Author:Lance Berkman
“When a professional baseball team asks you to throw out the first pitch, that's an honor, and you do it.” FirstsAsksTeamHonorBaseballBaseball Team Author:Bubba Watson
“I've never really seen myself as one of the premier guys. I work hard and strive to be one of the best at my position, but never do I tell myself, "I'm one of the best guys." I'm just excited that Vita Coco invited me to be a part of their team with guys like Lynch and Jones. Any time you can be mentioned with guys like Jones and Lynch it's an honor.” HardGuyTeamPositionHard WorkHonorStriveExcitedInvited Author:Giovani Bernard
“Right before they named the (2014) team, I stepped back and I allowed myself to realize what I had accomplished. I got overwhelmed and the tears came pretty quickly. It's an honor to represent my country again and to represent my sport to the world and to hold it down for all those 30-year old athletes out there.” WorldYearsCountrySportsRealizingTeamTearsHonorAthleteAccomplishedOverwhelmedTry Again Author:Kelly Clark
“There's definitely a sense of responsibility and it's something I take very seriously. It's an honor. There's pressure, but that's a good thing and something I feel very fortunate to have. I take great responsibility for it. Not every number gives you pressure. This number, the No. 3, means so much. It pushes me to be better, to go to the gym, to talk to my crew chief Gil Martin, and to be with the guys on the team every day. The number pushes me and that's a good thing.” GivingFeelsMeanGuyNumbersResponsibilityTeamHonorPressureGood ThingsChiefsFortunateGymCrewSense Of ResponsibilityGreat Responsibility Author:Austin Dillon
“Living the Christian life is also challenging but for different reasons. The same desire to do well exists - to live a consistent life that honors and pleases the Lord. The big difference is that God isn't evaluating my actions and basing His love on how well I 'perform'. His love for me is unconditional. Even when I mess up He doesn't threaten to trade me off His team.” WellsDifferentReasonBigsActionChristianLife IsDesireChallengesDifferencesLordTeamHonorPleaseTradeChristian LifeMessConsistentHis LoveUnconditionalTrade Me Author:Lance Berkman
“When you - when you become the manager of a major league team, particularly the Dodgers, to me, that's a privilege and an honor. No matter where you go or what you do, you represent that position that you have. And you represent that organization that gave you the opportunity to be doing what you're doing.” MatterOpportunityTeamPositionHonorMajorsOrganizationPrivilegeManagersLeagueMajor LeagueDodgers Author:Tommy Lasorda
“I can tell you first-hand from my experiences with Sacramento, the league does try to honor the fan bases it has, and encourage teams to stay in their home markets.” TryingFirstsDoeI CanHomeHandsTeamFansHonorBasesLeagueSacramento Author:Steve Ballmer
“I sponsored every team in the Park Slope Little League for years.I sponsor two soccer teams in England, one of which is called Broadley F.C. A kid wrote to me through Facebook because they started a team in honor of their friend who died of leukemia, and he played in the band of this very obscure team in England.” YearsLittlesTwoKidsTeamHonorBandEnglandDiedSoccerLeagueParksObscureSlopesSponsorsLittle LeagueLeukemiaSoccer Team Author:Adam Richman
“My manager introduced me to the 'Rise to Honor' team. I was curious about what it took to be involved in video games, a completely new form of entertainment to me.” FormGamesTeamHonorInvolvedEntertainmentVideoCuriousManagers Author:Jet Li
“Yes, he’s a good boy. Never been in trouble at school and he’s on the honor roll. Captain of the football team. All-around psycho serial killer who hides bodies in the fridge whenever his parents go out of town. (Nick) I also eat babies for breakfast and torture small animals for fun. My therapist says I’m making real progress though. (Caleb)” RealBodySchoolFunParentAnimalBoysProgressTroubleTeamFootballBabyHonorTownsTortureBreakfastKillersCaptainsTherapistsSerialsFootball TeamPsychoSerial KillerFridgesCalebGood BoySmall AnimalsHonor Roll Author:Sherrilyn Kenyon
“I've come to the conclusion that it's all about fear- fear that your kid won't come out on top, be a success. Forcing him into these brutal encounters will a) make a dame sure he is a success, and b) all you to see evidence of that success with the added bonus of a cheering crowd. This means that sports are supported with an almost desperate enthusiasm. The football team gets catered dinners before a fame. Honor Society is lucky if it gets a cupcake. Academic success-forget it. That requires too much imagination. There's no scoreboard.” IfsMeanKidsSportsImaginationForgetToo MuchTeamFootballHonorFameLuckyEvidenceCrowdsDinnerConclusionEnthusiasmEncountersDesperateCheerAcademicBrutalForget ItBonusFootball TeamDamesCupcakesScoreboardAcademic Success Author:Deb Caletti
“One of the Arsenal players came up to me afterwards and said it had been an honor to be on the same pitch as me. I thought, My God, that is a great thing to say when your team has just lost.” SaidLostSportsPlayerTeamFootballHonorGreat ThingsArsenal Author:Lionel Messi
“The more honor and self-respect among players, the greater the team.” SelfSportsGreaterPlayerTeamGreatnessFootballHonorBasketballRespectCoachingSelf RespectBasketball CoachingAmerican FootballTeam Player Author:Frosty Westering
“When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.” CountryTeamHonorArmyPrivilege Author:Bill Toomey