52 Quotes by Mark Dantonio

We are pretty banged up in some areas on our team, but our attitude was outstanding this spring, and we look forward to the 2006 season.

We actually don't feel any pressure. I mean, we see what they are going through, but it hasn't changed our mindset. We have to be successful for us, period. Other programs' success or failure does not add to the pressure we put on ourselves.

Nick Davila had a good day yesterday. He's another guy that's got game experience. Tony Pike for the first time since he's been here has made gains in winter conditioning and feels more confident as a player. He's a Cincinnati guy and he's got a lot of talent.

I would allow anyone to play. Whatever we can do to help, we'll do.

I am very excited about this class because we have guys that can contribute now with the young guys that now have experience after one year under their belt.

I firmly believe if we get that ball in there, it's a football game. I don't know if we were going to win, but it's a football game. ... We weren't the same team in the second half.

I don't think our confidence was shaken at all, I think we came out in the second half prepared to play.

He has great eye-hand coordination. He's a big-body receiver who also played linebacker. He's just a great athlete, with great running ability after the catch. We're very, very excited to get him.

He's a better kicker than he showed last year. He's had an outstanding spring. He's been very, very consistent throughout the spring.