26 Quotes by Damon Coupe

Washington State is a team that should be ranked and is very good. We had a tough battle with them last year and I expect the same this year. They have a tough No. 1 who is ranked very high nationally and they also have some big hitters down the line-up.

Competitiveness is the one area I stress to the team every day and that's our biggest attribute. Everyone on the team is held accountable by their teammates to go out there and get the job done.

The whole team has really stepped up their game this fall. I'm expecting great things from everyone -- even the freshmen are expected to come in and make an impact.

This is going to be a hostile environment match. Saint Mary's is playing extremely well this year and having really good success. I would like to have a better showing than the last time we played.

This is a team with some good talent but I think we can compete well with them. If we come out and play like I know we can, I think we have a shot at the upset.

This is a team that is a Division III powerhouse. We are excited about this match and are entering it prepared and ready to play. If we can stay aggressive and get on top of them early, I think we will be fine.

This is a team that I don't know a whole lot about, but I do know they have a good coach who gets his squad ready to play. They are definitely an up-and-coming team to keep an eye out for in the future.

The weekend is going to be extremely difficult as we are playing indoors against three teams that have been practicing indoors all season. Overall, we are going in with nothing to lose, sort of the underdog attitude. I like this because we can play loose and that is when good things can happen.

This is a fun day for everyone because it really gives our players a chance to get to know our fans better and for our fans to see how they compare with the players. It's a great time for all.