They're pursuing their dream. Whether it happens or not, I don't know. |
They've played so well without him. They're different, but equally effective. Anthony Tolliver is such an improved player from a year ago. He gives them a whole different dimension they didn't have a year ago. |
Things were to our advantage before (Saturday night's game). Now, we have a heck of a challenge ahead of ourselves. |
This has been a dream job for me. I haven't thought too much beyond this, but you never say never. |
This is a program with a great history. He's done a great job of bringing the program back to prominence like his dad. |
This is just a game. It took me 41 years to figure that out, but I understand that now. |
This is my job and that's all there is to it. I haven't talked to anybody nor do I plan to. |
This is one of the most difficult scenarios I've had to deal with as a coach. |
This isn't just about Theresa and our family. |
This might be the first time ever in the history of men's basketball at Northern Iowa that we've had a home game in February with first place on the line. |
Those were two really big threes when they were read to blow the whole thing open. If he had not made those threes, we would have been looking at a 20-point deficit. |
To get in the Top 25, you have to be among the best of the best. And that includes the power conferences and all the programs out there that have better facilities and better resources. It's just so hard to do. |
Turnovers led to a few, free baskets. That is the cardinal sin against them -- you just can't allow them to do it. |
Turnovers were really the difference in the game. We had a couple that led to easy baskets, and that's the cardinal sin against them. |
Two of our better defenders and leaders are not close to 100 percent. |