Quotes by Dwayne Shaffer

“I feel the freshman class is physically capable of playing right away. But as a coach, I know what were up against. Theyll learn how physical and fast the games are. There are no tomorrows in college soccer.”

“This year, my goal is not to be just competitive. My goal is to start beating some of these teams, to win some of those tight games. We need to start winning some of these games as we build our program. Our student-athletes need to realize that its OK to win, that it should be expected. Thats the approach I have.”

“Its surprising when a true freshman steps up like that. Both goals were just incredible goals. I knew he would be an athletic and dangerous player, but I didnt know he would come out and score two great goals like that.”

“Dan Campbell brings instant energy to a game. Against Oregon State, he was only in for about five minutes when he scored a bomb. Thats what we ask from our subs - lift us, and bring something to the game. Thats certainly what he did.”