I feel confident in what we've done. I'm going there with the anticipation of hearing our name being called. I'm a guy that does a lot of praying anyway, so I will continue to pray. |
I give Marquette credit, they made some big shots. But our guys fought. We're one or two plays from coming away with a win, but that's the way it's going to be. We have to continue to grow. |
I give Rutgers some credit. They tried to make Kelly uncomfortable with the doubling. |
I guess I looked like a minister in church, running up and down the aisle. Just hearing your name is a huge adrenalin rush. |
I know when our guys are focused. One of the things is not putting too much pressure on yourself about having to play a perfect game. Go out there and let it hang loose. I know our guys will be ready to do that, without a doubt. |
I like to take my hat off to Kelly Whitney. He shared he ball, passed out (of the post) all game long. When you've got a guy like Kelly who's going to get so much attention, when he shares the ball like he did tonight, it shows he just wants to win. |
I think Kelly had a learning year and an adjustment year, not having Andre Barrett. It was an adjustment for the whole team, but I think Kelly has grown and learned from his experiences here. |
I think Marquis is a tough defender. He takes pride in it. He works at it. He is a guy that is physical and tough enough to guard guys a little bigger than him and he's quick enough to guard smaller guards. |
I think our team defense [in the] last game and all season has been very good. I think we've got an understanding of what we've got to do. |
I told them it doesn't take away from the good we've done. We've got to have short memories and move on. |
I want him to feel comfortable and be ready to go when I put him in uniform. |
I was just meditating on the scriptures where it talks about David when he fought Goliath. He thought about past victories where had to protect his flock from the bear and the lion. |
I'll leave that in His hands along with every other area of my life. Wherever He wants me to be, that's where I'll end up. So I don't worry about that. |
In the second half, a few turnovers hurt us. We have to sustain our confidence for two halves. |
It all starts with defense. Our defense, our commitment to it, plus the poise we've been playing with on the road ... you have to play with poise on the road. But we gave a good defensive effort in those games for 40 minutes. |