[Baker is] not very big, [you] can't hardly see him. He's very athletic, fast, tough to tackle and has great balance. They are as good as an offense as we have seen with the exception of Pitt. |
For the most part, when you're an older football team I think you are already farther along as far as in preparation and schemes and plans and plays and defenses and those kinds of things. They understand what is expected. |
Fortunately we do have some depth at the tailback position. We've got some folks who can step up and carry the load. |
He'll be able to give us a hand at both positions until we get everybody back. |
I am like every coach, I am excited about the guys we got. |
I don't question the ability of either of our kickers, but we still have some work to do in that area. |
I don't think that we've ever gotten in all 29 practices since I've been here, but even with that change we'll still have 28 practices in before the opener. |
I know they are special team problems, but they are important ones. |
I think that's the thing. As coaches, we have to do a great job of being innovative and yet focusing on the things that really matter in football. That will be our challenge with this group in the spring. |
I think they believe they can win. |
I think this team as a whole, have an understanding. They have had to play in this conference, and they know what's happening. |
I was just as surprised as everyone. You're disappointed. It hurts and bothers you. Our football family is like any family. |
I've been coaching defense a long time and I still believe you have to be able to run the football to win and win consistently. I don't get as nervous about large passing numbers. |
It's just the physical part he will need to learn, he knows the offense as well as anyone. |
It's nice having Brian back. |