Quotes by Andy Lopez

“Were going to get a brand-new scoreboard and playing surface and some type of shade roofing on the stadium. Our immediate plans include a new playing surface and grass berms in the bleachers near the bullpens.”

“Theyre making adjustments (to the rule), ... The guys that left and signed pro contracts but remained eligible dont lose extra points. That will help, obviously.”

“Were going to work through this. The programs okay, ... We need to make sure we pay attention to what (players are) doing to take care of their studies.”

“Three years ago nobody was talking about them, ... Three years ago they were just names on paper, and now youre asking how to replace them.”

“Im not all that concerned about having to replace guys. Ive done that everywhere. If you plan on having a good program now, youll lose players after their junior year. If Senior Day has 14 guys awarded (with letters), its not a good year. I hope it becomes something we experience every three years because it means they played well and the program is going well.”

“With Boyer, we expect him to play like a senior.”

“Brad Mills had a phenomenal summer.”

“My dad fought in the Second World War, and it offends me when they put our military down. Thats why I am here to defend our president.”

“I thought when I walked in here that we were in Birmingham at the Southeastern Conference tournament.”

“Thats what really is missing on the West Coast. Its an electric conference. It inspires young guys to play even better than they can at times. . . I lived it for seven years. There is no margin for error, no mercy, no grace.”