I have great respect for Bobby Bowden and what he's done for college football, ... His teams play with enthusiasm. I've coached Florida State kids (in the NFL) and they believe in their program. It's a very competitive program. |
I have mixed emotions. We were right there and it's an awful feeling to lose and not get that next step. You just try to tell these young players that everything that happened before what we feel right now is what this team is. |
I have no idea where he is or what he's doing or if he's coming in September or October or November, who knows? ... I don't know what to expect. If the kid really wanted to be here, he'd be here. I'm upset with the whole thing. |
I have no problem with that because I want to come out and take care of the things I have to deal with. If you don't turn the ball over and you do the things you're supposed to do, you give your team a better chance of winning. |
I have not spoken to Michelle. But she has been so gracious to me in comments in interviews. She has been a role model to everyone, including me. It was great that Michelle was given every opportunity to be on the Olympic team. |
I have played a lot of playoff basketball and I have never had a game quite like this, with our backs against the wall, seemingly out of it, and us just battling back and getting this win. We matured about 10 to 15 years today. |
I have seen too many times when there are natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, some people come forth and try to take advantage of those who are already trying to cope with the devastation of damage to their homes. |
I have some girls who are going to work hard and figure out what it takes to be good players. They will also be pushing each other as they challenge for spots and that's always exciting because it will make them better players. |
I have to see the big picture, not just today. I have to see [Sunday] and Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday before we have another off-day. I know a lot of people just see today, but I've got today and tomorrow and the next day. |
I have to worry about Bellamy Road and I have to worry about the horses behind me. But I don't feel any pressure. If Bellamy Road goes in :46, he'll be five in front, but if he goes in :47 or slower I'll be right on top of him. |
I heard rumors of a trade to several teams, but I didn't even think about Cleveland. I had mixed emotions when it happened. Philadelphia drafted me and gave me a chance. But I've heard nothing but good things about the Indians. |
I hire them and I have to trust them. Andy did that. Barry (Alvarez at Wisconsin) did that. (The coordinators) have taken the ball and run with it. They're good leaders. But to be a good leader, you have to have good followers. |
I hit some good shots, ... I got a lot of lucky breaks today, which helped out a lot. Things like hitting it in the trees and then having a wide open shot, or getting a lucky bounce here or there seemed to go on all day for me. |
I honestly thought the second half we opened terribly. We were shocking for the first 15 minutes. I don't know what happened. We usually come out in the second half and really take it to them, but we lost it a little bit there. |
I hope by now people realize that we're going to play as tough as anybody. I really don't know what it's going to take for us to shake that [label] but, if you play us, you find out that we're not trying to finesse anyone, man. |