Our toughest football is ahead of us. But I think these kids have taken the next step. I sure hope so because we're going to need it. |
That was a great punt by Conner. He put it right there in the corner and that was a key play. It was big-time. |
The defense has progressed each week, which is all you can ask. I've been pleased with our defensive effort so far, ... But each week presents a new set of challenges and you have to prove yourself all over. |
The line has had spurts this season, but last week they played a complete game, and that's what I'm pleased with. They played for 48 minutes and physically, I felt we were in control of the game up front. |
They have three running backs that could start anywhere in our conference. I mean, they have a fullback that they run a corner route with. You don't normally see that until you get to the college level. |
They went out last week and beat East St. Louis without two of their best players, that's should tell you what kind of team they are. |
They've played some good teams already. Like I told our kids, we haven't played Alton or East St. Louis yet like they have, so we could be in the same boat, |
To the average fan in the stands, you see 49-0 and think we did everything right, |
We can't elect someone who needs a learning curve, |
We didn't execute the way we're going to have to the rest of the season. I've coached enough football to see that and now the guys have seen that. |
We didn't have that many last year, all season. That helps. |
We do have some tough challenges ahead. I've been pleased with the progress of this team. I think we've prepared well for these last four games. Now we have to go out and accept the challenges that lie ahead. |
We got up in a hurry, but it seemed like we kind of went to sleep a little bit. Any time you can jump up by two touchdowns, you'll certainly take it. But I knew Alton was going to come alive. |
We have to continue to execute offensively, to do whatever it takes to keep the ball. We plan to take what they give us, whether its on the ground or in the air. That's a great philosophy, but you still have to go out and execute. |
We have to make sure our intensity level stays up and we can't take anything for granted, |