We were a much different, much better team tonight than we were last Saturday against St. John's. If you saw us last Saturday, you wouldn't think it was the same team." ()

We realize it's not going to get any easier. ... We're not just starting Big East play. We're starting Big East play against an outstanding team." ()

We talk to them about how well they've fared against the best teams in the league ... trying to create positive thoughts. Along with that, we did tell them point blank how important it is to get off to a good start. Obviously, we didn't do that." ()

Howard was the one we expected so much from. In a controlled scrimmage against Florida State, (FSU) coach Leonard Hamilton predicted he would make the All-Big East freshman team. Two days later Howard was lost for the season." ()