I think we should compete for the sectional title. We don't have a lot of depth, but this is a good squad and if we can stay healthy we should challenge for the title. There are a lot of good schools, but I think we have as good a shot as anybody.

It has a huge impact. We have no depth at all, it's a major impact. Even losing one guy has a major impact.

You don't need a four-year college degree if you have burning ambition or a great plan.

Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.

I don't care what you say about me anymore! I don't care what you write about me anymore. I don't care! This is my life. I can't have anybody messing with my life. I just want to be Gerry Cooney, doing what I want to do. I want to be what I am. A fighter.

I've just had some bad luck. I've had every injury known to man. I understand how people think, 'How can this be happening all the time to Gerry Cooney?' But it did.