Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith
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It was a typical first game of the season, ... Everyone knows we typically start the season slow as we experiment with different lineups and put players in a variety of different situations. We started out the game that way for about the first 25 minutes. Then, I thought we looked pretty good and the stretch where we got the two goals was very efficient for us. We got a little out of shape just after the two goals. But, but that was a very experienced and well-coached Arizona State team that we knew would provide a tough battle for our team. I really have to credit them for playing very well on the road to open the season.
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It seems like everybody's on break except for us; I couldn't find a game to schedule this week.
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You want to come into a tournament and get there, and prepare and feel prepared. For me, I got in two of the events on Wednesday. It's challenging.
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I thought we had a full team effort today, everybody played except for two of our goalkeepers. San Jose was very organized and kept numbers back. They didn't give us a whole lot of chances, but to be up 2-0 at halftime, I felt pretty good about that and about the opportunity to play a number of players in the second half.
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I think it is amazing that Diana has accomplished and improved so much in such a short amount of time.
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I congratulate Lauren on everything she's accomplished this year. She's really worked hard, her aggression and determination have really helped us on the team. I'm always happy to see good kids who work hard get recognized on a national level. I think it really speaks well to her ability to step up for us.
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He got interested, was on the ball and took part in every opportunity to go on a field trip. He's been so very helpful to our group, involved in ongoing activities and monthly programs, setting up slides projectors or lugging around materials. He enjoys working behind the scenes, helping in any way he can.
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It is my understanding that there is a history of a violent acts prior to this. It had something to do with throwing rocks off an overpass at passing cars.
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Community support has been awesome ... it's worked both ways.
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I wasn't comfortable last night. I think it's going to be a challenge for me all week. I don't try to deny anything, but maybe my game will start feeling a little better as the week goes along.
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It's still moving in from the West Coast. Ski resorts ought to be happy with what they're going to get.
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I am so happy for Kendall. She scored her first goal for us today and it turned out to be the game-winner.
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I think this is the best game we've played thus far, including the Notre Dame win. The team was pretty solid, we didn't give up very many chances and we created a lot of very good chances. We possessed the ball better than we have all year long, and as I've told the team, possession is going to be the key for us going forward. Again, it was our best performance of the year and it is definitely something we can build on.
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It's a great finishing hole and I am sure there will be a lot of drama if it comes down to that.