We struggled with one guy making baskets throughout the game and yet we were able to stay in there. But (Duke) has so many ways to hurt you. |
We tried to make them play faster. When you drive your car fast, you are going to get in more accidents. |
We try to teach our kids. As much as I want to win a ballgame, I had two guys on the floor that I took off for that reason. Maybe they will learn a lesson. Maybe it will pay off for us later. |
We're not as good a team as Villanova. No way. |
We've got to stop Caner-Medley. He's a machine once he gets going. |
What I kept pressing upon them is one of the greatest gems there is — a diamond. A diamond, whether it's man-made or comes from coal, is a result of pressure. I wanted them to understand the more pressure is put on you, the more of a diamond you can become. |
When it suddenly happens, they're going to surprise some people. Believe me, there's some talent on that floor. They're going to get it done. By tournament time, this is not a team I want to play. |
When you really think about it, you hope that [the new coach] will be somebody who has a better image, or is in your image -- Franny has a better image than me. There is not a better coach. |
You can't put your fingers in any hole to stop this team. |
You have to approach every game with a positive attitude. When we've had success in the tournament, we've always ended the season in a positive way. We need to win that first game to get over everything. Win that first game and then it's up to us as coaches to trick them after that. |
You ought to be able to check the DNA of an idiot. |
You've got to have a Temple person who knows this university. |