What They're Saying

• by Soccer America , Jan 21, 2009

"To be a goalkeeper, you have to be a very special person. People remember only the goals. No one remembers how many saves you make."

-- N.C. State coach George Tarantini on the qualities of a goalkeeper fending off attackers that make Robert Gibbs well-suited to be President Barack Obama's press secretary. Gibbs was a backup goalie for the Wolfpack for three seasons (1990-92). (McClatchy Newspapers)