1.   As one final motivational tool, BU coach Tom Masella delivered an emotional pregame speech, beginning by stating there was little left to say.

2.   Coach Dom Capers used it in his pregame speech.

3.   He had cried during the pregame speech to his team.

4.   He did not say it in his pregame speech to motivate his players.

5.   He is not one for big pregame speeches.

6.   His pregame speech to the team is short.

7.   I miss his pregame speeches, getting us fired up.

8.   In Texas, a high school coach is far more than just someone who draws Xs and Os and delivers fiery pregame speeches.

9.   It was the obvious theme for a pregame speech, considering the respective resumes.

10.   Neither will stand up and lead any raucous cheers or make pregame speeches.