We have a quiet locker room to get ready to play. |
We have quite a few players from California so it makes it easier for their families to get there and see them play, |
We haven't even practiced yet, but all of our positions are wide open. |
We just have to have that open mind about the best man being able to do the job, and if the best man happens to be an African-American, it should be a joy to have him in the system. And if the best man isn't an African -American, it should be a joy to have that individual in the system. Just give the best man the opportunity. |
We knew we had the ball coming back out. We needed to take it down there and get a score. Get a score, now you're in position. |
We need to be better physically everywhere. That's why recruiting is so important. |
We won't know until practice today, until he goes out and tries a few snaps and sees what happens. Then after that, we'll probably be able to make a decision one way or the other. You'll probably know tomorrow. |
We'll have a clearer picture on that on Tuesday. Is it conceivable that he might play? We don't know yet. I think that's a very honest answer. |
We're going to try to not put him in a situation where he can't be a good player. Sometimes you can try to do too much and really end up hurting the young man where he doesn't find a place he can be comfortable, so we have to balance that. |
We're trying to get them to understand it's perfect practice that gives you good performance, ... practices have been up and down. |
We've got to improve on our play in the fourth quarter. That's the area we've got to tighten up. |
What stood out to me was all the positives. There is great leadership in place, a tremendous passion for football in that community, and such a strong sense of tradition. |
What will really elevate us will be to win our first game. You put yourself in position to eliminate all thoughts of the past. |
What's important is having performance, ... If we are performing, then there is no question what goes on. But if we are not getting the performance that we need, then our quarterbacks expect something different, as does our team. |
When I start to play good, it's time to go back to work. |