46 Quotes by Joe Smith

Coming into the series, a lot of people said we didn't have a chance, anyway. But you come into this gym and see the faces of these guys who are working hard and trying to get these wins. We've just got to believe in each other.

Randolph brings it to a whole new audience that doesn't even know what it is. I've played gigs where people think it's a keyboard.

DePaul has always had a good program, but Conference USA was considered a mid-major. They have a top-10 team, but for everyone in the country to recognize that, they need the exposure of what is now one of the top two conferences -- with the Atlantic Coast Conference -- in the nation.

DePaul can make a statement. This is a game that can put them right up there with the big girls of college basketball.

You never know. It's a totally new system. When (former coach) Terry Porter was here the first year, we jelled right away. It could happen again. If we have everybody healthy, it shouldn't take too long.

This is an exciting project that will deal with growth intelligently.

This hardened enemy are the same type of people that executed the events of 11 September. It's obvious ... that they're not just peasants.

This is what we were talking about from Day 1, how we could go with any lineup and come off the bench and bring energy, and we wouldn't lose much.

It's a terrible problem. Why? That's going to take more study. I think it's a series of things.