12 Quotes by Dallas Baker

My main focus right now is to improve going into next year.

I was kind of shocked. I thought (quarterback) Chris (Leak) was going to win it the way he played.

I was happy that I caught the touchdown, but at the same time I was happy that we kept the lead and we were getting the ball to start the second half.

I think everybody on the team has changed in a good way. Everyone is working hard, everyone is together. We're a team. I've always said that there is nothing stronger than a family and that's what we're becoming.

I thought it was a complete team victory. I was shocked when they said I was the MVP. The way Chris was playing, I thought he was going to win it.

Everybody else would take the chance to go to college. They look at the Marines as some hard-nosed stuff you can't make it through. I asked him about it and he said if he had the chance he'd do it again. He said it was one of the best experiences he ever had.

The team still comes before me. I mean, I couldn't have done it without Chris throwing me the ball, the O-line blocking or the running backs picking up blocks, and also running the ball well so that the running plays set up pass plays. So, the team still comes before me.

It was kind of an inspiration to see Vernell make that play, because of everything he's been through. I know I was jumping up and down on the sideline. It was kind of embarrassing not to win a bowl game, so this game was really big for us.

I just want to thank coach Meyer for coming in here and giving the seniors a chance to get a bowl win.