Quotes by Norm Eash

“Thats a pretty solid group.”

“I think we can run and get to the football. Last year five of the seven games we lost we were ahead. The defense has to stop people and keep teams out of the end zone.”

“Our defense is going to have to carry us early because thats where our experience lies.”

“A lot of those kids have been playing for two years. Its not going to be a senior-dominated squad, but we have that experience.”

“Were going up there believing we can win, but we know were going to have to play better than we did last week.”

“Anytime you lose youre disappointed, but Im really proud of the way we played. It showed a lot of character about our football team. We just have to get better and improve this week.”

“People are going to feel better about the defeat just from what we were able to do at the end. That showed people we can move the football when we need to. We have to build upon that and stay positive, stay focused and stay together.”

“Were a little thin right now. Losing Adam Bohr really hurt us offensively against Simpson. Marcus injury is more of a nagging, pain-tolerance type of injury. As a coach you have to make a decision as to when he becomes ineffective. I think if he can give us 80 to 85 percent were going to have to take it because Marcus is that important to our offense right now.”

“Theyve been kind of waiting in the wings. Nick is a little, quick, big-play type of receiver, and Jordan is a big, strong receiver. Theyre at opposite ends of the spectrum but they complement each other a little bit.”

“Eric has natural instincts and we think he can be a top defensive back in the conference.”