He's in that same category. Howie has had a very good camp and he's difficult to block. But he's going against the best center in the league.

I know and everybody on our team knows we are going to be a good football team. But I think we were a little overwhelmed by the pressure of the game early.

I know it is a great environment and a very hostile environment.

I have very high standards of what I expect. I think we can do much better, but I also think we are where we want to be. I think we'll continue to get better and understand it more.

It's dead even. There are four guys, and they're all competing.

For a defensive back, he's very physical. And I think he has very good coverage ability. He makes us better.

There's been an academic situation from a previous institution where he is, at this point of time, ineligible. He still has to earn his Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. We are expecting him to come back to UNLV when he does.

This guy is a warrior. He played his heart out.

You never have too many corners. I think right now we have three really good ones.

The MRI was a strictly a safety precaution. He's still got a couple more days before he has to play. He's probably at about 90 percent right now.