You dream about the Olympics for so long and you have that one day, then it's over, and when you don't run well there is this huge letdown. It took me years to deal with that. I feel like I almost had to cleanse myself of that experience. Ryan Hall
The big thing is hydrating the day before the race. I will have 20 ounces of water right when I get up in the morning the day before, and I'll drink throughout the day. Ryan Hall
I really didn't feed off the whole Olympic experience at all, and I regret that from an athletic perspective, and also from a personal experience. I feel like I missed out, so I'm not going to do that this time. Ryan Hall
It's kind of nice in some ways having an Olympic Trials where I finished second. You can kind of go in more under the radar facing a 2:03 guy and facing a lot of dudes who are faster than I am, whereas, before Beijing, I had one of the top 10 times in the field, or something like that. Ryan Hall
Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated... this can be applied to any situation. Dante Hall
The only reason we make good role models is because you guys look up to athletes and we can influence you in positive ways. But the real role models should be your parents and teachers! Dante Hall
I love my relationship with Coach Vermeil because it is one of the few genuine relationships that I have. Dante Hall
If I had the hand strength to sign autographs for everybody in Kansas City, I would... but its just impossible to get to everyone. Dante Hall
My favorite NBA team are the houston rockets and favorite college team are the duke blue devils. Dante Hall
My two favorite things about being a pro player are Sunday afternoons being able to excite many fans and the money because I get to treat my family and friends and myself to nice things. Dante Hall
There is no formula to making it to the NFL other than good fortune and and playing well in college. Dante Hall
On certain plays and situations I feel like I have the advantage. But sometimes I just have to not think about the size of the guy in front of me. Dante Hall
I never dislike anyone that I am in competition with. I welcome the challenge. Besides, I get along with just about everyone. Dante Hall