41 Quotes by Jeff Bowden

It's frustrating when you can't put your best players on the field because of injuries. When it's like that, you're not as good as you should be. But these guys I hate to say it this early, but this group can be special if they can stay healthy.

It's hard to read that about fellow coaches in this profession. But that is the way it is, and you just better be able to handle it when it comes.

It's got to be frustrating. But I think (the receivers) understand.

That really frees me up in pre-practice preparation. I want them getting used to going to him for certain things.

It's not a father-son (relationship) when it's on this football field. It's boss-employee.

It was a good surprise because we needed him. The way I describe him is a tough, tough kid. He's got a chance to be a tough receiver, which is a characteristic we really need.

It was obvious to everyone on the field, and even to Xavier. Xavier's had to miss three, four practices with his shoulder, and with Drew getting all the reps right now he's just clearly in the lead.

I'm very disappointed any time a situation like this comes up. It's just unfortunate.

He's progressed, he's made it through the hump, the big self-doubt point, got us over that hump in the championship game. Now you hope he can do it one more time.