29 Quotes by Don Maestri

They're like one of those old smash mouth football teams that runs the ball all the time. They're into controlling the game. It's a dog-eat-dog style of play and they do it very well.

It's early in the season. We aren't thinking that we are a good team yet, but rather a solid one. It is more important right now that we set the tone that we will be tough to beat at home.

It was a tremendous block. Their guy came out of nowhere and left his man to block it.

It was a team effort. Bobby didn't have to carry us tonight.

That's the biggest thing we may have established. When you win two games at home, it means you're going to be more competitive at home.

They beat us soundly in the regular season up there. They got up early and we never made a run. They have good guards and a 6-foot-9 post player.

Their confidence factor is at a high level because they've won so many games as of late. They beat South Alabama and knocked both Arkansas teams out of byes. Not to mention they've got seven players and three starters back from an NCAA Tournament team.

Because Josh was ready, he was a difference maker. It's a sign of his attitude by staying ready because he might not get in. I'm proud of him for that.

I didn't tell our kids this, but this wasn't a do or die game for us. We had to win two of our last four to get a bye (in the conference tournament) and now we've got to win two of three.