20 Quotes by Bob Howard

We spend a lot of time in preparation. We concentrate on being ready and setting the tone early. Our goal for the rest of the season will be to get better every practice and every game.

We say that every week. That's where football starts, that's why they lifts weights in the summer. We have 12 to 13 kids that can all play up front, so it keeps players well-rested throughout games.

Eric has been stepping up. He gave us a little spark.

People don't spend enough time consulting their professionals and making sure it's done.

That's why kids play at Sigourney-Keota. We just have to keep providing the extra emotion. We don't worry about the extra level of preparation. The kids just don't have too many off games.

It's a tough draw for us. But you've got to play everyone. There's nothing wrong with opening against a good team.

For Lake Okeechobee, this was almost a non-event.

It's never pretty against Butte, because they take you out of what you want to do. But we made some shots and some free throws at the end.

Not playing with Jon McLaughlin made a huge difference. We found out, even without the state's leading rusher, that we can continue to play at a high level. We found out in those two games that we do have other kids that can step up and be playmakers whenever possible.