Quotes by Brad Vanneman

“They were a better team, to be honest. They played better than we did, more physical, smarter, more disciplined.”

“The Husky community has been searching for a Don James replacement, and this is the closest theyve come to finding someone with that style of running a team.”

“Hes our guy. Its a confidence boost for our team knowing were not trying to figure out who the quarterback is from one series to the next.”

“Hes a great athlete who has turned himself into a great quarterback.”

“We have to rectify it this week or else its going to be a very long season.”

“I feel like we are getting more movement up front this year, but obviously we are not getting it to the point that the backs are comfortable to ram it in there. Its a trust relationship between the line and the running backs. Hes got to trust that the holes will be there, and weve got to trust that when the holes are there hes going to hit them.”

“It was just a tough time, and theres an uneasy feeling you get when you dont know whats going on. The unease crept around our program for a good two or three years.”

“And on top of all of that he might be the nicest guy Ive ever met. He should be the guy the NCAA puts on all its posters.”

“They beat us in every way you can get beat.”

“It was important to move past that stage. It was a dark page for the university. Coach Willingham brings new light, new blood into the program. It was refreshing.”