We have a number of starters returning. We've got a good offensive line back. We're skilled at the wide receiver and running back position. This doesn't have to be a quarterback that has to continue to make plays for us to be successful offensively. I think he has to be more of a manager. |
We have depth and a balance of experienced players competing for playing time. We have upped the competitive level of everyone else out there. |
We have made real progress. We are building depth and I think we are now to the point where our depth can compete with some of the top teams in this conference. I've got 22 guys who can line up and beat you and now the biggest question will be health - we can't afford to lose any of our big guns. |
We have to be prepared for them to use all their weapons. This is an opportunity for them to look at all their kids and find out what direction they want to go with their offense heading into their Big Ten schedule. |
We knew there was a chance for perjury, |
We know the weapons they have on offence. To be able to hold them to not many points, we feel proud about that. |
We need to keep our head down and keep digging. We'll just ride this wave out and take it to Green Bay. |
We want our quarterbacks to go out there in a game-like atmosphere and make real decisions. We want to see what they will do under pressure when they're forced out of pocket and have to scramble. |
We wanted a chance to get to see our young backs and get a sense of who we are when the contact starts. Overall, we saw some good plays on both sides of the field which, as a head coach at the end of the day, is what you want to see. |
We went from (a case of) misguided loyalty of people not wanting to get involved to (charges of) actually being involved. |
We were going to run the football. We knew it. They knew it. Everybody knew it. |
We'll probably be an underdog for the first eight games, |
We're excited about Charley joining our staff. He brings a great deal of experience in the MAC and specifically within the passing game. He is a well-respected individual in the coaching profession and has a bright and innovative mind. |
We're going to get tested with Michigan and BC right out of the gate. I think we have an outstanding front seven (on defense). We proved that last year by leading the MAC in rush defense, so clearly for us we're going to rely heavily on our front seven. |
We're in control. It's always good to have some control over things this time of year. |