153 Quotes by Barry Alvarez

J.P. didn't have the luxury of rolling them today,

The main thing I'm most proud of is that we brought pride back to our fans for our football program.

I think it is as simple, just a simple fact that they're pretty good and always have (been). I think if you take a look at every other team in the league, there has been some slipping. Some teams have slipped and had years when they've had down years, but I can't remember a year when Michigan has been down. Their down years are pretty good years.

I think young players, in particular, see that, recognize, 'This is what the coaches want,' because we recognize that. This is what the game's all about, this is how you go about the game. This is how you're supposed to play.

I think it's very important to emphasize that my immediate focus is to coach the 2005 football team and coach them to its fullest potential, ... The thing that I share with the players ... that I would guarantee them that they will have a great effort and great preparation and tremendous focus from myself and our entire staff. They deserve that because they've worked so hard in preparation for this season, and we will not let them down.

Our special teams have been playing very well and they've given us tremendous effort. I wanted to reward someone, acknowledge someone who exemplified the effort that we look for in a special team - and that's what Zach has done.

Sure it's significant. We're keeping score so the game means something. We're here representing our league, our school. I want our guys to play well.

Someone knows it's not right, or someone doesn't recognize it, a linebacker doesn't recognize a shift, changes it to another formation and then they get confused.

I think I'll take a little time and go down to our place in Naples, Fla., before going back for the second semester.