Quotes by Darren Shepherd

“We were talking the other day about how we havent lost a league game this whole year. Not too many schools have ever done that. Thats important for us.”

“I think we bring an intensity to the game. We dont mind diving on the floor for loose balls. Thats our job. Thats why were here. We go in there and do the banging.”

“What helps us is that we know what it takes to win. We know you have to work hard in practice day in and day out. Thats how you become a champion. We found that out in football.”

“Were so eager to get back in the playoffs and make another run. We want to show that were not just a great football team but that were also a great basketball team, too.”

“Hell get a little big-headed now and then just like everybody else. Hell put up a couple jump shots that he shouldnt take once in a while. But thats OK. We know hes our best offensive player. Hes earned it.”

“We dont give him anything just because hes Armon. We make sure he has to work hard every single day. We dont want to make it easy for him because we know the teams we play wont make it easy on him.”

“The (basketball) coaches bring it up a lot, especially when they are putting us through our drills. Theyll remind us that we didnt finish the job. I just tell him, Cmon, Coach. Dont talk like that. Thats pretty harsh. But they know how to motivate us.”