Quotes by John Hale

“Linebacker fits me perfect, ... Not only is it a thinking position, but its a physical, get-after-it position. I think that is a big thing with me fitting at this spot. I love to run downhill and hit people, but I also love to think out what theyre doing, and what theyre thinking with their calls, and what theyre doing on the field.”

“I think I belong at linebacker. Thats why I made the progress that I did, ... When I come into something thats new, I thrive on that. I sat down and studied the position. I read a couple of books (about playing linebacker).”

“It would be highly inappropriate for me to discuss as this is a pending legal matter.”

“convinced that [John Hale] could bring the project in on budget and on time.”

“On that play, I was very aware [Peterson] had just come into the game and was coming down the line looking for a cutback, ... After that play, we made an adjustment to have me stay back. It worked out well from then on.”

“Its something our office looks forward to every year.”

“I thought it would be within five votes, but I never thought it would be this close.”