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defensive frustrated guys jay last pressure
We were a little frustrated with our guys last week. But my hat's off to our defensive coordinator Jay Johnson. He had a lot of pressure on him after last week.
defensive free games hit key pressure throws turn
We were able to turn up the defensive pressure and we hit some key free throws down the stretch. This was one of those games we really needed.
defensive intensity minutes spread
We were able to spread out the minutes but the defensive intensity never let up.
defensive gave handling offense pleased problems score
We were able to score and get into our press. We gave them some problems handling the ball. Through that, we were able to get our offense more involved. I was pleased with our defensive effort.
defensive early great jump lead macdonald nice pitchers pleased
We were able to jump on them early and set the tone. It was nice to get a big lead and give our other pitchers some rest. MacDonald pitched great and I was very pleased with our defensive effort.
defensive definitely force run running stop throwing
We definitely feel like as a defensive team, we need to stop the run and try to force them into things they don't want to do. We can't have them running and throwing the ball. We're going to have to take something away. James Farrior
defensive definitely fill needs speed
We definitely would like to get out and fill some lanes. Where our speed really needs to be utilized is at the defensive end of the floor. Mike Kelly
defensive definitely good played stronger
We definitely played a much stronger game. From the defensive point, we did a good job. They only scored two goals. Dominik Hasek
defensive gave intense needed
We gave them too many wide-open opportunities. I don't think we were as intense as we needed to be on the defensive end.
defensive gave looks maybe
We gave them some different defensive looks that maybe they were anticipating.
defensive five players playing team three
We don't just have one defensive stopper. It's just a team effort. On offense, only three players are in on the play -- the passer, the screener and the shooter. All five have to be playing defense.
defensive scheme week worked
We worked on that defensive scheme all week with blitzes, Brian Bell
defensive easy good job limiting played return shots
We played well on the defensive end all night. We did a good job pressing them in the half-court and limiting their shots and in return we got some easy shots inside.
defensive five games good gotta guys hard keeping matter playing team wins
When a team wins 20 games in a row, they've gotta have a lot of good players, so we couldn't just do one thing, defensively. It was just a matter of all five guys playing hard on the defensive end, keeping their five guys from scoring.
defensive far identity obvious problem
We don't have an identity as far as how we play on the defensive end. We always score, so it's obvious our problem is in other areas. Allen Iverson
defensive five goals good hockey tough win
We didn't play well enough defensively. We're a pretty good defensive hockey club, and when you give up five goals it's tough to win games.
defensive good hitting job mainly offense people playing shots
We didn't do a very good job of playing through each other or through the people we should have been. And then we got cold. They were hitting shots and mainly it was a lot of defensive problems. But sometimes your offense is a part of the problem. Richard Jefferson
defensive four good job pressure responsibility three
We didn't do a good job getting to the quarterback. It's our responsibility to get there in three or four seconds. We can't put that much pressure on our defensive backs.
defensive problems seems timely
The defensive problems aren't one thing, and it's no one person. It (the lapses) always seems to come during a timely possession.
defensive inside open shots work
We started working the ball, not getting in a rush, pinning them on defense, making them work on the defensive end. We got what we wanted. We got a lot of open shots and inside play.
defensive picking week
We've been working this week on picking it up on the defensive end. Mike Jones
defensive guard playing supposed worried
I was playing a defensive guard in 'My All American' who is a really fast runner, so a lot of my training was running. I wasn't too worried about bulking up because he was supposed to be on the small side. Finn Wittrock
defensive love share
I feel defensive about my character because I really love Andrea, and we share the same heart. Laurie Holden
defensive duke five guys intensity knew played reminded role saw slap teach
When I saw five of our guys slap the floor, it reminded me of Duke and I knew we were going to go away with the win. I don't teach that; they did that on their own. Our defensive intensity played a big role in our winning.
defensive forget goes good great hard intense miss needed playing practice week worked
We needed it. It was very good for us to get back to playing Ole Miss basketball. When you don't practice at all, you forget your defensive principles. Just the sharpness goes away a little bit. The week was great for us. We worked hard and had some intense days.
defensive offensive positive string together
We never could string together positive offensive and defensive runs. We had some defensive letdowns and that was the ballgame.
defensive good improve intensity needed start
We needed to improve our defensive intensity and that was a pretty good start for us. That's something we haven't had for a while. Amy Taylor
defensive kids played
Our kids played with a lot of heart. It was a big defensive struggle.
defensive excellent executing game job keeping kids plan
Our kids did an excellent job of executing our defensive game plan and we did an excellent job of keeping them off the glass. Dan Miller
defensive front guards kid pressure putting tremendous
Our guards have been doing that up front all year, putting pressure on the ball. It was a tremendous defensive effort. Each kid did a little something out there.
defensive double figures gonna guys position problem tonight
Our problem tonight was we just didn't have enough contributors down the defensive end, we just didn't get guys in the right position and (only) two guys in double figures ain't gonna get it done.
defensive needed offensive team time wake
Our team needed me out there to get some things done on the offensive end and the defensive end. At halftime, I just told (the team) it's time for me to wake up. Carmelo Anthony
defensive last minutes played point stretch terrific thrust
Our whole defensive thrust was better that last 10 minutes or so. It was a big stretch for us. From that point on, I thought we really played terrific basketball.