Quotes by Matt Doherty

“I think so. This year I want to spend time with my family, do some TV and see where the fire burns after the season. I was watching Remember the Titans the other day, and it made me think about the emotions you go through. Theres nothing that moves you emotionally like coaching. You have high highs and low lows, and to be able to have an impact on young people, to get a group of young men together and accomplish a goal, that is a real exciting challenge for me. You dont get that in any other profession.”

“The thing about New Orleans is that you step out of your hotel and you feel the energy and see the fans decked out in school colors, ... And then of course, after the game you knew you had a place to celebrate.”

“Its like any divorce. If you see your ex-wife at the grocery store, either shes going to throw a bunch of eggs at you, or youre going to have a genuinely enjoyable conversation. To be able to see those guys and laugh with them and reminisce a little bit was good for my soul.”

“Weve got be smarter and hopefully well be smarter when we get into league play.”

“We didnt play hard for the first five minutes of the second half. For whatever reason, that happens.”

“I think it hurts because Brent is our best defender.”

“I was disappointed we lost but pleased we didnt quit.”

“We just have to be smarter, and hopefully we will be smarter in league play.”

“Its what I learned while playing at North Carolina and coaching. You have to have systems in place that demand excellence and accountability.”

“We are excited to have David join our program, ... He is a fine young man who represents all that we look for in a student-athlete at FAU. Hes a good person and a good student from a good family. As a player, he gives us another ball handler who can run the team while putting terrific pressure on opposing guards. We were fortunate to find him at such a late date.”