28 Quotes by Carroll McCray

We can't focus on what was happening on the scoreboard. I told our players that the one thing that they can't beat us at is playing with pride and class. We stayed together as a team and we did not turn on each other." ()

(Valparaiso) came out fast and got us on our heels. But at the same time we challenged our guys to make some plays. So when we got the ball back and Chris broke the big play, a lot of times one guy making the big play really, really makes others think they can, too." ()

We played well in a short yardage situation early on, but we were not able to dig ourselves out of the hole. We had a chance to take some momentum back, but we did not execute." ()

We put ourselves in a position to win the game in the fourth quarter. We just couldn't finish it." ()

We had a couple that couldn't get out here, but it was good to get out here and get day No. 1 under our belts. We've got a lot of spring break still in us. I saw some positive things, but I've got to see a lot more. But it was good to go ahead and get on the surface and work our way back into conditioning. We worked on our agility quite a bit and got a few things done offensively and defensively." ()

We are very excited about him. You wonder about the learning curve because they throw a lot of defenses at you, but he is focused in there. (Offensive line coach Steve Haywood) has done a good job helping him learn things and I think that has helped him get considerable playing time with that first group." ()

We didn't play assignment football at the end like we should have defensively to stop the option. We attacked the quarterback pretty well in the third quarter, but then the fullback got us on some bend-backs late in the ballgame. We had people in the right positions, but I'm disappointed in the missed tackles." ()

Brandon let the post get inside him one time, but to be honest with you he played well considering. We were pleased overall with what he did. He was very physical and he is a very, very good tackler." ()

The officials told me that they got locked up and both of them were too active with their arms or their feet in a negative way, and said they are not going to be able to play anymore. I haven't had a chance to talk to Joe and I am not going to pass judgment until I see the video tape and talk to him." ()