Buck Martinez Quotes on Emotions (3 Quotes)

I don't care who you are. When you put on a uniform that says USA it is different. I saw a picture of the (America) hockey team on USA TODAY (after the Olympics) with their heads down. That is not a good feeling. We are not using anybody's disappointment as motivation, but it is a reminder of what we are doing here and everybody is watching us.

I don't think there's any feeling it's unfair. I think the umpires are always challenged to call the game. The game is not an easy game to call to begin with, and I don't think you can allow outside influences to influence how you work a game. I mean, they're professional umpires. I think they do their best to get everything right.

It's a very helpless feeling. We had the same feeling watching Mexico play Canada (last week). There was a lot of anticipation, a lot of anxiety. Once again, the nuances of international play change dramatically from what we're used to. At the same time, we are understanding of the situation. But it's an anxious time.