6 Quotes by Carrie Barker

She still has a lot to learn, but she'll continue to get better year after year.

She is a starter and a sophomore, but acts like an upperclassman on the field. She acts like a leader and is very consistent, which is incredible for her.

Ann contributes a lot for us on the field. She carries herself very professionally. She'll have her jokes but knows when to joke around and when not to. When Ann talks, people listen and people respect her for that, and for who she is. She is very intelligent and wise.

The Big Ten is almost like restarting the season again. Once the Big Ten starts, it's like starting from scratch. The Big Ten is like a different life.

Iowa's record does not mean anything. You could have a horrible non-conference season and get that one win that will change the whole season around. We are concerned about playing them and after we are through with them, we will concentrate on Illinois.

Illinois haven't had the season they've wanted. We can't think they've had some bad losses and they are done. Anything can happen in the Big Ten.