Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson
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Going into the California game, I told the kids the playoff started now. Our next loss was going to be the end of our season, so we had that sense of urgency. I guess we saved our best basketball for the end.
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It's just one hour, ... This puts me a lot closer to home, to my mother and my uncles and all my family. I wanted to come back down South, which is home for me, and start fresh. This was just the best fit for me.
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You always dream you're going against the team with the best record.
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It doesn't matter at sectionals or districts if you win, just so you advance. At state, everyone is good and you have to be prepared for each match. Last year I won districts but I was so nervous. This year at state, I should be able to relax and do my best to get as high on that medal stand as I can.
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The first time we played them, we came out tentative, knowing they were the best team in the league. Tonight we came out with some pride and dignity.
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We really wanted to come out strong and we felt that if we could get up on them early, they would have trouble coming back. We got that big run.
coming spirit stretch took valuable
When you're going down the stretch like that, every play is valuable when you're coming back. We had turnovers, which took the spirit out of us.
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We handled them for 3 1/2 quarters. They had guys like Derek Anderson who made the difference.
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We have a global Navy, and we're not going to restrict where the system will be deployed. It could be worldwide.
half hurt
I thought in the first half they hurt us a lot in every part of the game.
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Mike brought a lot to the table, ... As an attorney, he knew where we could go and where we couldn't, and that was very helpful to us.
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That definitely was an energy boost for me. I wanted to have a great performance to show I was worthy. I had a lot of fun tonight.
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I was exhausted out there. I just do what I can for our team to get a win.
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We always said we would support the museum with an acceptable plan and funding level. That's why I'm going back, to oversee its plan for one year.