(Linebackers coach Tim Duffie) went down and watched them practice and said they had just a great practice (early in the week). It's a hell of an experience. They pressure you like crazy. The game is almost an afterthought. The practices are really tough. The intensity of interviewing these guys is really hard. They put them under a huge amount of stress. And that's why I sent coach Duffie down there. |
(Only), he's such a damn good student, he doesn't have to go into coaching. |
(The defensive line) was a strength for us going into the season, now it's a real question mark. Guys (like Padilla) are going to have to step up and play. |
And (running back) Jon Lane is continuing to impress me. |
And it didn't come from just one unit (Thursday). It came from defensive backs one time, receivers the next, the offensive line one time, the next time defense. So either we're all getting better, or ... we're getting worse. I like to think that we're all getting a bit better. And we are. Particularly the younger guys. |
And when I suggested (to senior backup quarterback Orlando Cruz) that Joe Castro get a chance to play on national TV, Cruz was thrilled for Joe. He thought it was just a great idea. He said, 'Castro, you're going in.' So it was awesome. |
Anytime you're dealing with transfers, there is no letter of intent. Until they walk on and start playing, they can go anyplace. There is no letter of intent or agreement. You'd have to ask him where (they) want to go. |
Chris has a good attitude about it. He's always had such a great attitude. |
Ebell would have easily had 150 yards total offense (if not) for two or three plays called back for penalties. The screen play he ran, the counter he ran. Those were called back. Those plays were probably another 60 yards he didn't get. |
Everything takes time. It can take five years for the state or county to even get an environmental impact statement done. There's no quick fix. |
Fitzgerald is really good, ... He's got a lot of talent. He's got a lot of bloodlines. |
He (arrived) a biscuit short of 300 pounds. |
He committed to us within an hour. |
He flew back to be with his dad. |
He gives them (military)-type names, in honor of being a soldier and what it takes to be a soldier, |