283 Quotes by Steve Alford

I thought this was a good way to start the tournament.

This is a great prep game for us going into the game at Wisconsin.

There's obviously a work ethic that goes into it. (Brunner) is a very special big man who has played here.

I think we probably came in here as a No. 4 seed, maybe even a No. 5. Because of our work this weekend it's pushed us into a No. 3 seed, which is obviously very special.

You've got to give them credit for taking that wind out of us very quickly in the second half. They exploited us every way we could be exploited.

I've been in it long enough - I can handle all that. We really are focused on what we're doing. This has been a tremendous ride. What this team has accomplished this year has been phenomenal.

I thought our leadership was tremendous. At the start of the game it was very good, and at the start of the second half it was very good. It's a great way to start a tournament.

It was the same scenario. The last 5 minutes, I just thought they were the tougher basketball team.

And here they are, going into conference undefeated again.