Famous Quotes & Sayings

We had not practiced well until this week and that has me more optimistic. The kids understand the offense and defense and our long-term goals. They realize it is more of a journey than a short trip. We may get beat, but we can still move forward from there. If we win we have a better shot at the conference, but either way we can move on.

Darnell Dockett

We have the tools to be the No.1-ranked defense in the league.

We have the opportunity to be an outstanding defense because we're going to be challenged.

We were hard at work on the defense of her case.

Luol Deng

We were struggling in the first quarter then our defense picked it up. In the second quarter we started running and getting baskets in transition.

We were sort of inept (in the second half) and their defense had something to do with it. That was the game.

We were soft on defense to start the game. The last 10 minutes of the game, we really started to get after it.

Sylvester Croom

We were sloppy today. We got another great effort out of our defense. They're making plays and getting turnovers. Loose balls, tipped balls, they're making plays.

We were short on defense tonight. It would have definitely helped us if (Pelletier) was in the game.

We worked so hard on our defense. As the season went on, we knew our defense would be what would win us games late in the season.

We worked so hard on offense and defense.

We worked hard on defense this week. We got another good pitching outing. Stevie pitched well and hit her spots.

We worked all week focusing on half-court defense and rebounding because you're going to have nights where you don't shoot well. It was a great week of practice. We sat down and played defense.

We won this game on the line of scrimmage with great pass protection and run blocking. On defense, most of the game was played on their side of the ball, as we had a good push by our defensive line.

We won the third quarter, that was big for us. We went into the fourth quarter feeling good and we had an opportunity. I'll say this about the West kids: Their defense tonight was the difference. They took away things we wanted to do and they played outstanding D.

We didn't swing it great day, but we did enough. You can't always rely on offense, but you can rely on pitching and defense and we got it done today.

We didn't have our defense playing and they took us apart. Today, team defense let us down.

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We battled all game long on defense and played real hard the last 20 minutes. I think that we deserved the win.

The defense is going to help win games. We knew what we had to do to get it done.

The defense is going to be talented and experienced this season. Our senior leadership and experience is the strength of this team.

The defense has taken to the up-tempo game because of their quickness. I'm proud of what they've done, but I'm not satisfied. They know that, and they know they need to do more to reach the elite teams up there.

The defense has scored over 40 points. You have to be comfortable with that going into the tournament.

Michael Garnett

The defense has really picked it up lately. Our discipline is better. We're not taking stupid penalties. We're heading in the right direction.

The defense has really been doing the job for us all season long.

John Roberts

The defense has been very good. We have had good defense in past seasons, but it seems like they really work together more than others. They know where each other are going to be on the field.

The defense has been there since the end of districts.

Don Williams

The defense had a lot to do with it. We didn't let Geibel do what they wanted to do.

The defense had a great day today. They really shut them down pretty good.

The defense gave up a few big plays, and that was the difference. But all in all, they fought hard and played.

Steve Spurrier

The defense didn't tackle worth a dang today. The offense completely won this one.

Gregg Marshall

The defense did a much better job. In that respect, last Monday (the loss to Liberty) was beneficial. Tonight we were not flat or uninspired.

The defense did a fantastic job. That's what we expect at West Point. We expect that from these players whether they weigh 250 pounds or 150 pounds. They just needed to be game-tested. I knew they were quick. I just needed to see if they would hit somebody.