Jeff Bower
Jeff Bower
competition earned good starter
He's our starter because he's earned it. But like a lot of positions, there's competition there, and that's a good situation.
ability depth felt learning needed proven shown spring start
They're still learning but they've shown some things. They've got to start sometime. We needed some depth and we really felt (Morgan and Bradshaw) had the ability to play there and I think they've proven that. If you don't do it now, you can't do it in the fall. They need this spring for learning.
enjoyed great pick players playing
It wasn't us that didn't want to play. We always thought it was a great series. The players enjoyed playing it. We'll pick up somebody.
learning ready
still in the learning mode. We will need to get some other linebackers ready to play.
golden guys talk
I'm only going to talk about guys that wanted to be Golden Eagles.
learn
Physically, he's capable. Now, he's got to learn our system.
conversation
You can't have a conversation if you don't listen. It wasn't a monologue.
discipline discuss
I'm not going to discuss it, but it was addressed, and I think the discipline was pretty serious.
obvious
It was obvious this was our first game.
critical exciting team time trying
It's always exciting to get back on the field. It's a critical time of the year. You find out so much about your team and you're trying to improve.
depth good moved
He did a good job. Robert's been moved up on the depth chart.
comfort decision felt forward lengthy level move physicians reach several time unable
There's really not a lot I can say at this point. The decision was made ... after lengthy consultations with our physicians and several others. We were unable to reach a comfort level to move forward with the trade. At this time we felt we had to go in this direction.
athlete campus character evaluate good junior maybe rather step student tape watch watching
I like to watch junior tape, but I also like to get to know the young man. Being an athlete is one thing; being a student and having good character is something else. How can you evaluate that after watching junior tape and maybe getting them on campus one or two times? I'd rather be a step slower.
blown chimney people roof water
Our chimney was blown off and part of our roof was damaged, and we had some water damage. But there have been many more people shaken than we are, of course.