7 Quotes by Derek Avery

Getting the wing back going may be key. We've been rotating some guys there and will continue to do so until someone shows it's his spot.

He's a big kid. We have to be able to wrap up and gang tackle. We have to be ready for a physical game.

Our success will depend on how fast the juniors and sophomores can adjust to the varsity game. We have a very talented younger group. This first year AA will be a challenge for us.

We didn't do a very good job at defending tonight. A few times, our corners got sealed inside and we got burned on it.

That took the wind out of our sail, that's for sure. You'd like it not to, but that's a pretty big hit by that kid. He did a good job. I think he was on base all day.

Their quarterback can run and throw well. They have an end that has speed and their halfback is 215 pounds so we have our hands full. They have several threats that we have to be aware of.

He's not only big and strong, he's got moves. They were just better than we were tonight. They're going to win a lot of football games this year, that's for sure.