getting a lot of big payday games in big venues, which is great for those programs. I think that has defeated the purpose for us, anyway, of getting really high-profile games, even though they're on the road. |
He had a heck of a year. The scouts notice him. |
He said, 'I think you can learn from others,' |
He's a very durable running back. He's always getting us the tough yard. The first two weeks of the season we didn't use him much. We rode him pretty hard (against Toledo) last week. |
He's gotten a bad rap. It just doesn't seem right because he's only done good. |
He's never been convicted of anything. |
I appreciate the administration giving me a time line to meet with NFL teams, and now the time has come for me to say that I'm no longer a candidate for any NFL head coaching position. It was a great process and learning experience. |
I don't believe we're an undisciplined team. Obviously we were in the wrong place in the wrong times in critical situations. I mean, 16 penalties for 155 yards - that's unheard of. It's unbelievable. |
I know it would make the game the next week bigger. |
I really don't have any answers right now. I don't understand five turnovers. I don't understand the personal fouls we had in that game. I really don't have the answers to those things. |
I think fans appreciate his perseverance. |
I think it's very important for my team to know that as a young man I was influenced so much by Ron McBride, ... Players are a mirror of their coach. I can honestly say I tried to mirror his personality. |
I thought he played a really good game. I hope he's remembered for making a lot of big plays for us. |
I'd like to see it at 10, 20, 30,000. Maybe someday. |
I'm always going to counsel and advise student-athletes in their best interest. Right now, Richard is in a position where he is expected to go on the first day of the draft, and he believes he's ready to start making a living in the NFL. I can't argue with that. |