Jolt Country

"The actual length of time for his rehab, we can't even determine at this point I don't think it will be real lengthy, but it is what it is." -- Mike Holmgren, Coach of the Seattle Seahawks, September 25th, 2006

"We all know the rules and the rules say the NFL will handle those situations, [but] we'd like to say if there is punishment, let's do it at this point. It is what it is." -- Lovie Smith, Coach of the Chicago Bears, September 26th, 2006.

"Life is what it is, I think sometimes people talk about it was an early morning game, man it was hot, long travel or you had to do this or you were at home. Life is what it is and you have to learn to adapt and embrace it[.]" -- University of Colorado Football Coach Dan Hawkings, September 26th, 2006

"A lot of people have asked me if it is better to have an open date before a game, like OU's got an open date before us, but we don't, so it is what it is." -- University of Texas Football Coach Mack Brown, September 26th, 2006

“It’s a I-AA game, and it is what it is. We’re going to go up there and try to do our best." -- University of Arkansas-Monticello Football Coach Gwaine Mathews, September 26th, 2006

"A lot of these guys have played well in training camp but you have to get down to that number. It is what it is." -- Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett, September 26th, 2006

"It's an opportunity, it is what it is. That's the best way to explain it. It's an opportunity to play Iowa State." -- University of Northern Iowa Coach Mark Farley, September 26th, 2006

"The free time is what it is. I do think being there before will help me help the staff because none of the rest of them has been there." -- Eastern Illinois University Defensive Coordinator Roc Bellantoni, September 26th, 2006

“We didn’t want to go 0-2 last week, but it is what it is." -- Detroit Lions Safety Terrence Holt, September 23rd, 2006

"I think it is what it is. If there was a different plan that would have made it better – you always do self-analysis of what you do." -- Miami Dolphins Head Coach Nick Saban, September 23rd, 2006

"We didn't run the ball much in the second half. I had a couple tackles in the backfield ... that took away yards. It is what it is." -- Detroit Lions Halfback Kevin Jones, September 23rd, 2006

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"You don't want to make too much of a show out of it. Although, it's going to be a show in itself. If something happens to where the last game is insignificant, then maybe we try to make a little more of a production out of it. But it is what it is anyway, and it's going to be quite the day." -- Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Bob Melvin, September 28th, 2006.

"Everybody loves Frank. It is what it is. I just don't like to talk about it. I don't know what to say." -- Washington Nationals Catcher Robert Fisk, September 28th, 2006

"In a weird sort of way, it is a bit odd to say 'Loons' but still think 'Dodgers.' But it is what it is." -- OurMidland.com Sports Editor Chris Stevens, September 28th, 2006

"We're 11 games out and I won 15 games. From a personal standpoint, no. I should have won a lot more, pitched better. I was inconsistent this year. It's disappointing, but it is what it is." -- Boston Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling, September 26th, 2006

"Just like a local football coach often says, it is what it is." -- Boston Globe Staff Writer Fluto Shinzawa, September 25th, 2006

"It's a killer, plain and simple – at both the sectional and supersectional levels. But it is what it is. You just have to go ahead and deal with it." -- Cary-Grove Soccer Coach Mark Olson, September 28th, 2006

"Michael Gaines said that he’s heard [Carolina Panthers Head Coach John] Fox say ‘it is what it is’ so much that he finds himself using that phrase even at home." -- Panthershuddle.com Staff Writer Andy Little, September 28th, 2006