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College Basketball Insights By Patrick Wright12/28/2025
In the world of college basketball, where dreams are woven into every dribble and shot, the insights from those who have mastered the game can make all the difference. The "Best College Basketball Insights Quotes" collection is your gateway to the wisdom that has shaped champions and teams across America. Whether you're a coach looking to refine your Tournament Preparation and Strategy or a player aspiring to understand the nuances of Team Goals and Aspirations, these quotes distill the essence of what it takes to excel in this exhilarating sport.

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In the world of college basketball, where dreams are woven into every dribble and shot, the insights from those who have mastered the game can make all the difference. The "Best College Basketball Insights Quotes" collection is your gateway to the wisdom that has shaped champions and teams across America. Whether you're a coach looking to refine your Tournament Preparation and Strategy or a player aspiring to understand the nuances of Team Goals and Aspirations, these quotes distill the essence of what it takes to excel in this exhilarating sport.

This curated collection delves deep into themes such as Handling Success and Challenges, Team Performance and Evaluation, Player and Team Development, Game Dynamics and Opponent Analysis, and more. Each quote serves not just as a nugget of wisdom but also as an inspiration that can guide you through the complex challenges of college basketball. Whether navigating the ups and downs of competition or building a resilient team culture, these insights offer practical advice and motivational guidance.

Dive into this rich trove of College Basketball Insights wisdom to uncover invaluable strategies on Building a Basketball Program, fostering Respect and Rivalries, and the critical importance of Scheduling in setting up your team for success. The "College Basketball Insights" collection is not just about quotes; it's an invitation to elevate your game with insights from some of the sport’s sharpest minds. Get ready to be inspired by these pearls of basketball wisdom that can transform how you play and coach, ensuring every game is a step closer to achieving your aspirations on the court.

Table of Contents

Team Goals and Aspirations

In the high-stakes world of college basketball, team goals serve as the backbone of success, guiding players and coaches towards shared visions of achievement and glory. This section delves into the aspirations that drive teams to strive for excellence, highlighting the diverse motivations that fuel their journey from practice courts to championship stages.

I feel like this team is focused. We know what our goals are. The first was to have a winning season, which we have. The second was to qualify for the Big East Tournament, which we did as the sixth seed after being picked to finish 11th. And the next goal is the NCAA Tournament. - Agnus Berenato

"I feel like this team is focused. We know what our goals are. The first was to have a winning season, which we have. The second was to qualify for the Big East Tournament, which we did as the sixth seed after being picked to finish 11th. And the next goal is the NCAA Tournament."

— Agnus Berenato

"My gosh, we're playing to get into the top four. Our only goal all year has been to get into the NCAA Tournament. Now, we're at that level."

— Gary Blair

"I think we have the makings of a special team. But there are so many teams in our league that are better than we are, I believe, at this particular point that we've got a lot of work to do. But if we continue to work hard, this team could be an NCAA team, but we're so far from that right now."

— Rod Barnes

"We, as a team, have something to prove after last season. The general feeling is one of unfinished business. The 2005 team is already determined to work our way back into the Centennial Conference playoffs and NCAA tournament. Being only one year removed from these experiences, we know what it takes and feel this goal is not at all unrealistic."

— Megan Callahan

We, as a team, have something to prove after last season, ... The general feeling is one of unfinished business. The 2005 team is already determined to work our way back into the Centennial Conference playoffs and NCAA tournament. Being only one year removed from these experiences, we know what it takes and feel this goal is not at all unrealistic. - Megan Callahan

"We, as a team, have something to prove after last season, ... The general feeling is one of unfinished business. The 2005 team is already determined to work our way back into the Centennial Conference playoffs and NCAA tournament. Being only one year removed from these experiences, we know what it takes and feel this goal is not at all unrealistic."

— Megan Callahan

"I think our tradition really helps set the bar. Knowing that nothing but winning a national championship is accepted really helps us. We got to the Sweet 16, we got to the Final Four, but we won't be recognized unless we win that national championship. I don't think that adds pressure. I think that helps start the mission."

— Jordan Foreman

"This would probably put us a year ahead of schedule. I thought we could get to the NCAA by Year 5. But this would be a tremendous step for our program. It gives you the credibility you need to keep your program going forward."

— Leonard Hamilton

"A lot of programs would think that getting to the semifinals would be great, but for this group, the expectations are higher. The nucleus on the team has been the same for the last few years, and we've lost in the semifinals the last three seasons. We've been consistent, but we haven't quite made it to the top."

— Tony Hurt

Tournament Preparation and Strategy

As college basketball teams gear up for their biggest tests on the court, meticulous preparation and strategic planning become paramount to success. This section delves into the behind-the-scenes efforts that coaches and players undertake to outsmart opponents and navigate the high-stakes tournament landscape. Dive in for exclusive insights from seasoned experts sharing their wisdom on what it takes to thrive under pressure.

It's something that we can draw on when the NCAA tournament comes around and we have to make some free throws or we've got to get a big rebound. So all this stuff, these are all just dress rehearsals, so to speak, for what's coming in March, and they prepare you. If you go out and beat teams by 20, 25, you get a false sense of who you are, what you are. I think we know pretty well after this trip that we're pretty good. We're not as good as you want to be yet, but we're pretty good. - Geno Auriemma

"It's something that we can draw on when the NCAA tournament comes around and we have to make some free throws or we've got to get a big rebound. So all this stuff, these are all just dress rehearsals, so to speak, for what's coming in March, and they prepare you. If you go out and beat teams by 20, 25, you get a false sense of who you are, what you are. I think we know pretty well after this trip that we're pretty good. We're not as good as you want to be yet, but we're pretty good."

— Geno Auriemma

"We're off to our second best start in history at 10-1. Our best start ever was 19-0 in 1998-1999. We're two points away from being 11-0. Our only loss is to NCAA Division II North Georgia."

— Bryan Blair

"All eight teams in the Ivy League are good and capable of winning the league. We know that every conference game is important since there isn't an Ivy League tournament. There is a lot on the line in every game, both in and out of the league."

— Jim Barlow

"I think we showed the parity in college basketball. There are a lot of great teams out there. It's leveled the playing field a little bit more. Hopefully, it will help some other schools who might not have gotten a chance to make the tournament otherwise."

— Tim Burns

It's going to be huge for us to get some minutes in an NCAA first-round game and get some experience. We're a young team and we're going to be a young team again next year so it's important. - Kayli Combs

"It's going to be huge for us to get some minutes in an NCAA first-round game and get some experience. We're a young team and we're going to be a young team again next year so it's important."

— Kayli Combs

"We look at it as a tremendous challenge, an opportunity to play one of the great programs in college basketball and see where we stack up."

— Mick Cronin

"We had four good games up there. We got a lot of good things out of it. A lot of guys got some good, big-game experience in a hostile atmosphere similar to what we'll face in the NCAA tournament. We got better last week. That's the biggest advantage."

— Jamie Dixon

"We take this as a game that can prepare us for the tournament and Iona and Niagara. We're not taking this game differently than any other game. We're not the kind of team that can be thinking like that."

— Tay Fisher

"Whether we play Winthrop or Louisiana Tech or (future opponents) Temple or (North Carolina) State, the players realize we schedule very, very good basketball teams and we've got to play at a high level every night."

— Mark Gottfried

Handling Success and Challenges

In college basketball, athletes face a dual challenge: thriving under the spotlight of success while maintaining resilience against setbacks. This balance is crucial not just for their performance on the court but also for their personal growth and future endeavors. The following insights from seasoned players and coaches illuminate how to navigate these highs and lows effectively.

We haven't been playing up to our capabilities lately. A win like this, a win at Syracuse ... I mean, we were up 24 in the Carrier Dome. That says something about who we are. - Jeff Adrien

"We haven't been playing up to our capabilities lately. A win like this, a win at Syracuse ... I mean, we were up 24 in the Carrier Dome. That says something about who we are."

— Jeff Adrien

"It's tough, coming off two losses and going on the road to a place where we haven't had much success. Historically State College has been a tough place for us to win."

— Chad Cassel

"We struggled for a while to find our identity. The Princeton game got us going a little bit. We've had our had ups and downs, but we've been getting better and better."

— Dave Calloway

"We came out in the Virginia Tech game and played very well. That was the Florida State we haven't seen in a long time. Hopefully we come out (today) and do the same thing to help us for next year."

— Buster Davis

I think the most important thing is that we're 8-7 in the conference. It's the toughest Division II conference in the country. We're probably going to get five teams in the NCAA Tournament. But more than that, I'm proud of them. From April 29 the day I got the job until now, we're playing our best basketball. That's how you build a program. - Scotty Davenport

"I think the most important thing is that we're 8-7 in the conference. It's the toughest Division II conference in the country. We're probably going to get five teams in the NCAA Tournament. But more than that, I'm proud of them. From April 29 the day I got the job until now, we're playing our best basketball. That's how you build a program."

— Scotty Davenport

"We got crushed against Mississippi State and it's great to get a win, play-in game, whatever you want to call it."

— Chris Kenny

"We've lost to teams that are highly rated or have much bigger programs. The results should help us mentally when we compete in (Class) AA. The season gives us a measuring stick of where we are."

— Ed Khouri

"We have a really good shot at winning (Mid-Cals). I don't believe we've ever won."

— Mike Koester

"We're just so close. Look at the games we lost - we were right there. We should have closed out the LSU game, we had SC neutralized, and Oregon we just got outplayed, and we played flat. We shouldn't have lost all three of them - that's the thing that stands out. There's such a very fine line between being 6-0 and 3-3."

— Sam Keller

Team Performance and Evaluation

Evaluating team performance is crucial for understanding the dynamics of success in college basketball, offering insights into strategy, player contribution, and overall competitiveness. This section delves into how coaches, analysts, and fans assess what makes a team tick at the collegiate level, providing context through valuable perspectives from insiders.

We just had a really tough road trip at Pitt, Georgetown and at Seton Hall. There's not too many times you feel fortunate to win one out of three. But I do feel that way, even though we would have liked to win them all, or two out of three. - John Beilein

"We just had a really tough road trip at Pitt, Georgetown and at Seton Hall. There's not too many times you feel fortunate to win one out of three. But I do feel that way, even though we would have liked to win them all, or two out of three."

— John Beilein

"We expected to beat Arkansas. I don't think this is too big of an upset."

— Kevin Bettencourt

"That's college basketball. I just told them they needed to finish the game. An 18-point lead is nothing that can't be overcome and in February you expect teams to play hard."

— Rick Barnes

"Let's start with the positive. It's a win. It's a short list. We have to take care of the basketball. We had 22 turnovers against Florida and 23 against Arkansas. That's unacceptable. We are not giving ourselves the opportunity to score."

— Pokey Chatman

We're 16-0 right now, but we could very easily be 11-5. It's that fragile. We have to work for everything we get. We had to work against Auburn all the way to the end. We had to work all the way until the end against Mississippi State. - Billy Donovan

"We're 16-0 right now, but we could very easily be 11-5. It's that fragile. We have to work for everything we get. We had to work against Auburn all the way to the end. We had to work all the way until the end against Mississippi State."

— Billy Donovan

"I think the most important thing is that we're 8-7 in the conference. It's the toughest Division II conference in the country. We're probably going to get five teams in the NCAA Tournament. But more than that, I'm proud of them. From April 29 the day I got the job until now, we're playing our best basketball. That's how you build a program."

— Scotty Davenport

"Mississippi State played about a flawless game, from my perspective."

— Mark Gottfried

"Showing from the last game I don't think they are unbeatable. ASU definitely had a chance, and probably should have won. They are a good team and deserve a lot of credit, but I don't think any team in college football is unbeatable."

— Dane Krogstad

"Very, very much disappointed. We have the best record in college basketball ... That?s who we deserve to play?"

— Jack Kvancz

Player and Team Development

In college basketball, the evolution from freshman to senior can be as dramatic as it is crucial; player development not only shapes individual careers but also defines team success year after year. This section highlights insights that delve into how players grow under pressure, adapt strategically, and transform teams through their leadership and skill enhancement.

The program definitely seems a lot stronger this year. Some people are stressed about it because of school reasons. Some people are real excited to face more teams. I think it's a good thing. - Anna Brown

"The program definitely seems a lot stronger this year. Some people are stressed about it because of school reasons. Some people are real excited to face more teams. I think it's a good thing."

— Anna Brown

"It's a huge adjustment, your first college game. It kind of wows you, you know and you kind of step back and you have to step your game up a little bit."

— Lauren Brown

"I've learned from those mistakes, so we're going to put that game behind us and focus on Mississippi State."

— Brandon Cox

"It's a great opportunity for us, especially at the end of the season. We get to see where we stack up against the best competition from the other side of the state, and find out what it takes to play quality teams without a lot of preparation time - back-to-back on Friday night and Saturday afternoon - because that's what we'll have to do if we make it to the state tournament."

— Mike Dunne

We have a lot of guys who are motivated and want to win. I want to see guys fired up every game, every practice and determined we can get the job done. Knowing we can go into LSU and USC can come into our building and we're going to win those games, knowing we can compete with anybody. That just comes down to showing up. We thought we were ready to play (in big games last year), but we weren't. - Derek Hagan

"We have a lot of guys who are motivated and want to win. I want to see guys fired up every game, every practice and determined we can get the job done. Knowing we can go into LSU and USC can come into our building and we're going to win those games, knowing we can compete with anybody. That just comes down to showing up. We thought we were ready to play (in big games last year), but we weren't."

— Derek Hagan

"I think it's so good for women's basketball. I feel like five or six years ago, the No. 1 team was so far ahead compared to other high-ranked teams. We had four undefeated teams at one point late in the season."

— Lindsey Harding

"This is phenomenal for our program. We get two home games at the Palace and television rights. For the next four years we can tell recruits that they get a chance to play against Michigan State and play them at home. This is the next step for us from making the tournament to becoming more than a 15-minute program."

— Greg Kampe

"These schools are just buying games, buying wins. That's not fair, and it's not what's good for college basketball. ... There has to be some reward for people willing to play a good schedule and realizing that when you play good people, you're going to win some and you're going to lose some. We should reward the people that are willing to challenge their teams."

— Craig Littlepage

Game Dynamics and Opponent Analysis

Understanding the intricate game dynamics and conducting thorough opponent analysis is pivotal for success in college basketball, offering teams a strategic edge by predicting plays and exploiting weaknesses. This section delves into insights from experts who share their perspectives on how these elements can transform the outcome of games.

I know that if we're going to beat McNeese State, we've got to be better than we were against Alabama. - Jeff Bower

"I know that if we're going to beat McNeese State, we've got to be better than we were against Alabama."

— Jeff Bower

"Unfortunately they've lost some close games, but I don't look at a team as good or bad if two or three games were decided by three points either way. Arkansas played really well at home against South Carolina, and we'll have to be much better than we were against Alabama."

— John Brady

"I think that, especially against Georgetown, they just came out scared. Those are the ups and downs of having such a young team. We just really have to work on going into games like that with confidence from the first whistle."

— Laura Brand

"We just didn't have any idea who each other was or how to attack this zone. In the past two years we've had six games with Syracuse. And we've had moderate success in that time."

— Jim Calhoun

I think our guys are pretty bright. They understand how important the game is and how Princeton is playing. They respect everybody in this league and understand how hard it is to win the league. - Fran Dunphy

"I think our guys are pretty bright. They understand how important the game is and how Princeton is playing. They respect everybody in this league and understand how hard it is to win the league."

— Fran Dunphy

"We know that they are a good team that beat Maryland. It will be a good test for us and a good test for them."

— Ilian Evtimov

"Yes, Maryland is worthy of that. They are a great team. And they are young, so they are going to be tough for a long time."

— Sylvia Hatchell

"You can't look past Princeton. No matter what, they're always going to be a tough game to play because of their style and their history. They have more guys who can shoot than they had last year, and they try to take advantage of their three-point shooting."

— James Jones

"The only experience we are taking from Princeton -- and it is a broken record for me -- is that we have to play better team defense. We have to help each other wherever the ball is on the floor. We've been giving up way too many baskets."

— Patrick Knapp

Challenges of College Basketball

Navigating the world of college basketball is fraught with complexities beyond the court, from academic pressures to intense competition for scholarships. This section delves into these multifaceted challenges, offering insights through the eyes of those who have experienced them firsthand, shedding light on the realities that shape the lives of student-athletes.

These teams are supposed to be better than us and a lot of the teams come in and think they are just playing some community college. We kind of take that to heart and use it to our advantage. - Jon Barber

"These teams are supposed to be better than us and a lot of the teams come in and think they are just playing some community college. We kind of take that to heart and use it to our advantage."

— Jon Barber

"It's looking very similar to last year. We lost to Georgetown and bounced back to beat Maryland, just like last year. Coach has said the biggest thing you can do in a season is respond from a loss. We've responded after both of our losses."

— Jon Birsner

"I think when I get through and I'm gumming my food, it will mean a lot ... As far as today, it would give these kids, these coaches and this university something we haven't done since we've been here. Secondly, it gives you a chance to play for a national championship and that doesn't happen many times in peoples' lives, if ever."

— Mack Brown

"This is going to be as frustrating as all the other losses we've suffered in the state (tournament) before. This loss. Providence two years ago. They're going to stay with me forever. But I promise you we'll be back. I'm proud of the effort our kids gave."

— Al Carter

I was coaching Purvis a few years ago, and we had South Lauderdale down 28 points at halftime. South Lauderdale not only came back and won, they also won a state championship. - Wayne Fortenberry

"I was coaching Purvis a few years ago, and we had South Lauderdale down 28 points at halftime. South Lauderdale not only came back and won, they also won a state championship."

— Wayne Fortenberry

"We're going to leave this game here - we're not taking this one with us. We didn't play very well today, and Mississippi State was terrific."

— Mark Gottfried

"We played George Mason last year; they played us to a very tough game out there."

— Tom Izzo

"Now we have to battle with our backs against the wall. Providence is rolling and you know how hard it is to win up in Maine."

— Andrew Leach

Building a Basketball Program

Constructing a successful college basketball program goes beyond just winning games; it involves fostering an environment of growth, discipline, and community that can elevate players both on and off the court. This section delves into insights from experts and legends who have shaped programs into powerhouses, offering perspectives on what truly matters in building a lasting legacy in college hoops.

It's a big game for the school. It'll get a lot of recruits in. It kind of lets people know that we're trying to be one of the elite teams in the country, just like Virginia Tech is. I think this program can go all the way to the top. We're getting a lot of good players in and great coaches. I don't think we're too far off. - Michael Bush

"It's a big game for the school. It'll get a lot of recruits in. It kind of lets people know that we're trying to be one of the elite teams in the country, just like Virginia Tech is. I think this program can go all the way to the top. We're getting a lot of good players in and great coaches. I don't think we're too far off."

— Michael Bush

"To start us out with one of the most storied college basketball programs of the last 15 years, I guess that?s good. My players would see right through me if I told them it was just another game."

— Tom Crean

"This logo embodies our current focus. We said from the beginning that traditional scorecards are out the window as far as Tulane athletics is concerned this year. This is our goal, to get back in the game, to persevere and to accomplish this mission of representing our university and our community."

— Rick Dickson

"This is what I consider to be the opportunity of a lifetime. I can't promise you what our record will be next year. I can't promise you how many NCAA tournaments we're going to play in. But I can promise you that I'll run a program that everybody associated with this great school is going to be proud of."

— Tommy Dempsey

Our women's team is just not where it needs to be to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference. We need to move forward in our women's basketball program. Having said that, we need to make sure our coaches and players understand we are not going to compete at the mid-tier level or below in the OVC. - Jim Fuller

"Our women's team is just not where it needs to be to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference. We need to move forward in our women's basketball program. Having said that, we need to make sure our coaches and players understand we are not going to compete at the mid-tier level or below in the OVC."

— Jim Fuller

"Being at home for the regional is very important and something we've heard about all year, but an NCAA berth is just the byproduct of playing well during the season. Our play has been pretty consistent since the middle of January. Our goal right now is to secure home ice for the league playoffs."

— Dave Hakstol

"I know it's not what people want to hear, because we're not in the NCAA Tournament. But for this program to be in post-season for two years in a row, it's a positive. It bodes well for our program as we're building."

— Frank Haith

"This is phenomenal for our program. We get two home games at the Palace and television rights. For the next four years we can tell recruits that they get a chance to play against Michigan State and play them at home. This is the next step for us from making the tournament to becoming more than a 15-minute program."

— Greg Kampe

Respect and Rivalries

In the competitive world of college basketball, respect often grows through rivalry, shaping players' resilience and teams’ strategies. This section explores how these intense relationships between teams have not only defined memorable moments in the sport but also highlighted the character and spirit that make college basketball so compelling.

We have a tremendous amount of respect for their program. The games are always physical and are close games. We're going to have to get ready to play very well. - Jeff Bower

"We have a tremendous amount of respect for their program. The games are always physical and are close games. We're going to have to get ready to play very well."

— Jeff Bower

"This hasn't been one of the kindest places for us but I thought we kept our composure. I think it was important for us to come in here and get a road win against a team that's trying to get the fourth seed. I think the magic number to get to the state tournament is nine and that is one of our goals."

— Marty Barnes

"It was a disappointing loss for us, but as a whole, the team rode well and the scores were close, it just wasn't enough. We just didn't have enough in over fences and horsemanship to come out on top. UGA is a strong team and we look forward to seeing them at the SEC Championships in April."

— Boo Duncan

"It was a special night. Weymouth High is becoming a tough place to play. I grew up in Weymouth and played here and coached here, and it's definitely the single game scoring record."

— Jim Dolan

We go into this game knowing Princeton is a tough team. We've been trying to have focused and intense practices. We're at the point now where we're pretty confident that if we go into the game with a lot of effort, we'll be able to play with this team, although they might be more talented. - Gray Eklund

"We go into this game knowing Princeton is a tough team. We've been trying to have focused and intense practices. We're at the point now where we're pretty confident that if we go into the game with a lot of effort, we'll be able to play with this team, although they might be more talented."

— Gray Eklund

"We're happy with the win against a very good Boston College team."

— Sylvia Hatchell

"I'm not even thinking that way. The NCAA is something that happens at the end of the year as a reward for playing your tail off. We're in year one and we've got eight scholarship guys and we're just trying to make it."

— Dave Leito

The Importance of Scheduling

In college basketball, a well-thought-out schedule can make or break a team’s season. From enhancing NCAA tournament seeding to boosting team morale through challenging yet winnable matchups, strategic scheduling is not just about filling dates—it's a critical component of success. Dive into the insights from coaches and analysts who reveal how scheduling decisions influence outcomes on the court.

Maryland has some good wins on their schedule, but doesn't have any great ones. But if Florida State is in and Texas A&M is in, then I think Maryland has to be in the discussion. I think people are going overboard saying Florida State and Texas A&M are automatically in because they both have the pelt of a big shot in the last week. - Jay Bilas

"Maryland has some good wins on their schedule, but doesn't have any great ones. But if Florida State is in and Texas A&M is in, then I think Maryland has to be in the discussion. I think people are going overboard saying Florida State and Texas A&M are automatically in because they both have the pelt of a big shot in the last week."

— Jay Bilas

"It has been difficult the last few years to beat Mississippi State. And it will be difficult (today). The great thing about it, a lot of our guys have not been a part of those losses. A lot of our new guys, they've never played Mississippi State."

— Rod Barnes

"Maryland is a great team and we're not going anywhere for a long time."

— Marissa Coleman

"Having a team come in with three scores under 40 on a par 36 course is very good. Especially on a breezy day like this when the wind is blowing pretty good, it was a little statement by Lyndon. They came to play."

— Bob Dyer

Loyola was just the last team to beat us. - Brian Giorgis

"Loyola was just the last team to beat us."

— Brian Giorgis

"Our focal point every season is trying to beat Army, Air Force and Notre Dame, ... Our game against Maryland is just another football game for us, one of 11 we'll play."

— Chet Gladchuk

"Losing to Columbia and barely beating a few other Ivy teams is unacceptable, so we are all a little upset with the finish. Still, the scores were bunched and we were only 12 shots out of first, so it's not like we are too far off."

— Jason Gerken

"They've been able to take another step and get closer to the final prize, which is the NCAA championship. So if you're making progression and it's always upward, that can be nothing but positive things and good things for your program."

— Mark Johnson

"These schools are just buying games, buying wins. That's not fair, and it's not what's good for college basketball. ... There has to be some reward for people willing to play a good schedule and realizing that when you play good people, you're going to win some and you're going to lose some. We should reward the people that are willing to challenge their teams."

— Craig Littlepage

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I've often told people that the greatness of this football program will emerge when The Streak ends. I hope you will all live up to that. It's all numbers. It's nothing. It's not what we're about. It's not what this school represents." -Coach Frank Allocco - Neil Hayes

"I've often told people that the greatness of this football program will emerge when The Streak ends. I hope you will all live up to that. It's all numbers. It's nothing. It's not what we're about. It's not what this school represents." -Coach Frank Allocco"

— Neil Hayes

"Every game's a must-win game. It's going to be a good game. Two successful programs. Two great coaches. It's going to be fun."

— Dee Brown

"There is absolutely nothing we can do to control that or affect that other than go play well against Maryland, ... That needs to be our approach."

— Frank Beamer

"This is a game that we as a team always look forward to. Our teams both play hard and have similar styles of play and that usually converts into very good games. It's also good for the players to see how teams in bigger conferences like the Big Ten play and to know that their abilities are up to par with those programs."

— Jim Brownlee

I hate the term 'match' because I want to 'better' people. But in terms of intensity, we couldn't even match them until it was 32-8. Georgetown was dialed in at every facet of the game tonight. - Kevin Burton

"I hate the term 'match' because I want to 'better' people. But in terms of intensity, we couldn't even match them until it was 32-8. Georgetown was dialed in at every facet of the game tonight."

— Kevin Burton

"We're only four games into the season, ... We're a better team than we showed (against Tulane)."

— Phil Bennett

"They beat us up pretty bad. It's a tough draw for us, but after the game against LSU, I feel better about our team's state of mind. I think they're in a better state than the last game against Kentucky. That's when the uncertainty (about Barnes' future) started. Words have been spoken. A lot of those questions are behind us."

— Rod Barnes

"We are performing at our best and at just the right time. We are hosting the GARC (Great America Rifle Conference) Championships in two weeks, and that gives us another opportunity to compete with the best rifle programs in the country before hopefully going to the NCAA Championships."

— Valerie Boothe

"That talks about consistency as a program. We win year in and year out. We finish in the top of our league, we have a chance to win our league, and we have a realistic chance to go the the NCAA Tournament every year."

— Dave Calloway

It wasn't a shock to me that they beat Georgetown. And they're not even going to New York. - Jim Calhoun

"It wasn't a shock to me that they beat Georgetown. And they're not even going to New York."

— Jim Calhoun

"Regardless of our success over the years, whatever it may be, Providence has always played us close. Providence has given us a lot of problems."

— Jim Calhoun

"Regardless of our successes, failures, whatever it may be, it seems like Providence always plays us close. I think it's 3-3 over the last six games. Our national championship team (2004), they showed up at 12 o'clock at the (Hartford) Civic Center and beat us pretty good."

— Jim Calhoun

"In looking at Ohio State and Maryland, it was very, very close. Maryland was one of the teams the committee looked at very carefully in terms of consideration for a No. 1 seed. In our final judgment, two of the things that worked against Maryland were the four losses and it did not bring quite the strength of schedule as the other teams."

— Joni Comstock

"Now we're the first (Maryland) team in the final game."

— Marissa Coleman

We were 1-3 last year and won six of our last seven. If we play our game, we're capable of winning these games. We definitely don't want to lose to both Newport and Brady. - Paul Cohen

"We were 1-3 last year and won six of our last seven. If we play our game, we're capable of winning these games. We definitely don't want to lose to both Newport and Brady."

— Paul Cohen

"It's a springboard for the weight program and the off-season program and for spring ball. We ended the streak and we are going to try to start a new streak. It wasn't easy. The Huskies are tough."

— Bill Doba

"I have to give Georgetown a lot of credit. They did a good job defensively. I thought we had some looks coming in and around the basket. We were very, very fortunate to win. It could have gone either way. I think the Georgetown kids played a great game."

— Billy Donovan

"It's just more of the same. The names have changed, but you know you're going to have good teams every night. We're playing against the best people. There's a few more, but they're all good. To be in the best conference in college basketball is a great thing for the university."

— Jamie Dixon

"This was a big statement game for us. People were saying we were overrated. They were writing us off. The only losses we have are to Duke and Tennessee."

— Shay Doron

We played some good lacrosse this weekend. Our last game against Good Counsel, one of the best teams in Maryland, would have been nice to win. We just didn't have enough offensive opportunities because they won more draws than we did. - Steve Dunn

"We played some good lacrosse this weekend. Our last game against Good Counsel, one of the best teams in Maryland, would have been nice to win. We just didn't have enough offensive opportunities because they won more draws than we did."

— Steve Dunn

"To look at positives, we have a record of 4-0 in the conference. We're 9-4 overall and we have another big tournament at Salem coming up."

— Trevor Doughty

"We were right in there with Penn State and Georgetown, which was awesome. We may not have come out with the win, but it's our overall improvement in playing that we are concentrating on."

— Alexis Etow

"We lost two games down the stretch at Carolina and Duke, two games we could have won. We've learned from them and used those games for experience."

— Ilian Evtimov

"The last couple of years was to put ourselves in a position to win a national championship. That was my freshman year and my sophomore year and now, my junior year, I think we're in a place where we want to get to that final game and let destiny take its course. That's what our team sees happening."

— Robbie Earl

We're honored and tickled about playing a 9-8 game in the NCAA Tournament. It's quite historic for us as a program and we're just real happy. We've had a great year and we're looking forward to the tournament. - Pat Flannery

"We're honored and tickled about playing a 9-8 game in the NCAA Tournament. It's quite historic for us as a program and we're just real happy. We've had a great year and we're looking forward to the tournament."

— Pat Flannery

"This is a time for celebration for our team. But there are a lot of tough things going on campus. We don't know much about it. We've been out of town. But when you come back from winning your regional and getting a trip to the Final Four and the headline in the paper is about (the lacrosse team), it's kind of tough. But we just have to focus on our task at hand."

— Gail Goestenkors

"The first thing was that we had to win our first road game ever at Mississippi State. This has all been the process of little steps where we find a way to work things out. Step 2 was beating Vanderbilt, a Top 20 team."

— Susie Gardner

"A lot of people have made light of it, but I thought we played a good schedule. Out here in the Black Hills Conference and Region 8, there are a lot of good coaches that we've had to face. They all had their teams playing hard."

— Dave Hollenbeck

"You look at our schedule. We won two out of three at Miami. We won two out of three at Alabama and we've won every other game we've played. As a coach, you can't ask for anything more than that. When you look at our schedule ... if anybody thought or expected we'd be better than (11-2) right now, I'd thought they were crazy. If I'd expected that I'd been crazy. It would have been very unrealistic of us. So I'm very pleased with where we're at."

— Joe Hudak

You can't give up 21 goals and expect to win a lacrosse game. Not against the University of Virginia. - John Haus

"You can't give up 21 goals and expect to win a lacrosse game. Not against the University of Virginia."

— John Haus

"I am not going to be a coach that is going to try and campaign to get into the NCAA Tournament. I just think we are a top-65 team. I am not the one evaluating it, but it would be a little more significant if we are successful (today)."

— Leonard Hamilton

"Maryland is going to give us a big test. They're tough at home, and they have a bunch of big, fast and strong athletes."

— O. Henry

"This game is a measuring stick for our program. They've won six national championships and they are what everyone in I-AA aspires to be."

— Rocky Hager

"Yes, I think Maryland is worthy of that. You look at their losses, one to us, and two to Duke and early, early they lost to Tennessee. They're a great team."

— Sylvia Hatchell

It's kind of hard to compare what they did to Cornell and Columbia to our team because we're so different. If we're going to beat them, we just need to take care of the basketball and take care of ourselves. We have to do the things we're capable of and that we're supposed to do. - James Jones

"It's kind of hard to compare what they did to Cornell and Columbia to our team because we're so different. If we're going to beat them, we just need to take care of the basketball and take care of ourselves. We have to do the things we're capable of and that we're supposed to do."

— James Jones

"We're looking at Maryland for what it is, ... A season opener that we want to win."

— Paul Johnson

"If we are going to get the national recognition for our program we have to play some of these games. And we have to win some of them. There is no point in playing these games if we don't want to win."

— Brian Kelly

"It's a good way to close out (the regular season) and be undefeated in conference with a shut out. Overall I'm happy with where we're at heading into the state tournament."

— Chris Leshinski

"Mississippi State dominated us on the glass in our first game. They're coming in after a big win. (Sophomore forward Charles) Rhodes is a terrific player. He's so much stronger than our inside guys right now."

— Jeff Lebo

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