40 Quotes by Mick Cronin

We don't look at ourselves as a 14. Our kids don't look at ourselves as a monumental underdog, although we are an underdog. I need to make sure that I impart that to them that it's going to take a great effort to win.

When Pearson is a factor for us, we're a different team. Part of it is keeping himself out of foul trouble.

To climb back to the top is a good feeling.

I spoke to him that night as he was driving home. The fact that he was driving home concerned me.

I've been planning on this for the last three weeks. I knew it was a possibility when I got the job. In our first conversation, he asked for his release.

The struggles of Louisville and Kentucky are aberrations. That shows you the state of the game in college basketball. With kids going to the pros left and right, it's hard to maintain stability.

Devan indicated to me in our first telephone conversation that his family wanted him to have options regarding his future. Devan has conveyed to me that he has not made any decisions, only that he wanted to have options. We are communicating daily and will continue to do so. Obviously, we hope Devan decides to remain with our program.

This could be a game that (6-foot-10 center) Pearson Griffith could have success. But I always think that, because he's bigger than any one we play. Our guys are trusting him and are looking to get him the ball. If we can get it to him around the rim he's going to be tough to stop.

They play a Big Ten style. They've recruited big strong players, and have done a great job recruiting to their needs. They have a tremendous tradition, from (Bruce) Weber, through (Matt) Painter, and now Lowery. They have always made defense a big part and their kids have bought into it. They take you out of your comfort zone and make it hard to run your offense.