Jeff Bower
Jeff Bower
sharp side step took
We took a step back on offense. We weren't very sharp at anything on that side of the ball.
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.
proud stepped
I'm proud of the way they stepped up. We did a lot of things well for our first ballgame.
aaron definitely fits help inside looking presence provide step
Aaron will be able to step right in and provide us with an inside presence off the bench. We've been looking for someone to help us to solidify our frontline, and he definitely fits the bill.
critical happy key nelson plays several stepped
Shawn Nelson made some big plays at critical times and that was the key to us winning. I was happy with Dustin Almond's play and he also stepped up and made several big plays.
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I think it's really going to be a work in progress all year, ... But we really have a great advantage with our location so close to Tulsa that access is so easy for any game or practice to monitor and stay in touch.
certainly change competition early expect good
I think there's good competition there, but it's early in the spring, too. I know we had way too many interceptions (the first week), but I certainly expect that to change this week.
good jeremy majority series springs three
Jeremy will get the majority of the reps. He's had a real good spring. I think all three have had good springs and we would like to get them at least one series with the first offense.
ahead longer practice
Jeremy's a little ahead right now. He's been here longer and got more experience. Right now, he's been the better practice player.
added ball dimension giving good jeremy pull runner
Jeremy has come a long way, and he's giving us that added dimension of being a good runner by being able to pull the ball down and make some plays.
expect good physical players spring worked
I think everyone will be excited. It'll be competitive. We've had a good, physical spring and our players have worked hard. So I expect a good day Saturday.
adversity arms bowl city everybody gone home hosting opening orleans teams thankful
With all the adversity that everybody in New Orleans has gone through, I'm thankful to the city of Lafayette for opening their arms up to this bowl and hosting this game. Because if those things don't happen, there are two teams that are at home today.
brought encouraged excited families guys number players relief south stay sustained team total touch
We've got over 35 guys from Hattiesburg or south of there. A number of our players' families have sustained total or substantial loss. We encouraged them to stay in touch with them. I think this has brought our team together. They're excited to play a game. I think it was a relief to get back on the field. I didn't know what to expect, but it the players were like kindergartners.
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.