96 Quotes by Mark Schmidt

McAllister was the biggest difference in the game. You knew Duquesne was going to play with some desperation. They came after us. We didn't react well.

Now we'll find out how our guys bounce back -- how they handle adversity.

I don't know why that is, but everyone says that. But for me, every game is different. In terms of preparation, both teams know each other.

Central Connecticut is so much like us. It should be a very competitive game. They play hard just like us and, although they are undersized like us, they are tough to beat.

But we need to move on. That is water under the bridge.

But we just didn't do a good job closing games out. That's disappointing. Part of it is we're young. We're inexperienced. We might tighten up. I'm not sure.

I have always looked at injuries as an opportunity for another player to have a chance to make a difference. Dealing with injuries is part of coaching. You learn that right away when you take over. I am sure Brian (Nash) is finding out about dealing with injuries, too.

He doesn't play like a freshman. I'm proud of the way we gutted it out. Being down eight, nine,10, whatever, the crowd was into it, the band was going nuts, somehow, some way, we found a way to win. That's what you've got to do in playoff time.

He gave us a jump-lift. We're certainly going to need him. He doesn't always play great, but he gives us energy.