I really like that corps. There is some youth in it and some speed and we have some excellent competition. We're seeing that competition now and I think we have a chance to develop some good competition in the fall. |
I think that is just terrific. To have a chance to play against that program is just a great opportunity. |
I thought Caleb played pretty well, and Jeff was solid. They did a nice job with it. I think that combination continues to get better and will do nothing but help us down the road. |
I thought our defense was just outstanding. That was a team that rushed for 350 yards against Hawaii. The defense won the game for us. |
I thought overall the defense was better than last week. We need to be more consistent. We would stop them and then give up a big play. We can't afford to do that . |
I'm proud of Jeff. He's stepped up and taken a leadership role. He's stronger. He's a terrific athlete. |
It was a good effort. We didn't give up in adverse situations. |
Jeff has paid his dues to the company. I expect him to be good, I mean real good. He can be a guy who can do it all, there is no doubt in my mind. The Jeff Rowe I am expecting this season is going to be a difference-maker. He has to take command of this thing. If things aren't going right, he doesn't have to fix everything, he just has to put us in position to make things go right. |
Jeff Rowe was outstanding. I was really pleased with Jeff and how well he ran things. |
Joshua has been one of our more consistent defensive players. He's making plays. He's a natural. |
Kyle took over that spring. |
Nichiren does not have a sense of urgency and he needs to practice better. |
Nick was the best defensive back we've had this year. This is just a huge, huge loss for us. |
Our defense just flat got after them. They just played special, hard-nosed, consistent football. |
Overall, I think it is good, especially once a coach gets a chance to establish a program and settle in. It is a good checks-and-balances system. It still has some flaws, though. |