Quotes by Rocky Hager

“We did a better job in the second half of getting into position to stop their offense and came up with some big plays. But we put ourselves into too big of a hole in the first half and couldnt come all the way back. We tried to get some momentum, but they made sure we didnt.”

“This game is a measuring stick for our program. Theyve won six national championships and they are what everyone in I-AA aspires to be.”

“He is a very calm young man who is difficult to rattle. He is a young man who knows how to battle to the end and succeed.”

“The key for us Saturday is to establish our 50-50 offensive philosophy. We have to keep Georgia Southern from dictating the pace.”

“Its a dangerous offense. They force a defense to be assignment oriented. You cant slide off and help because then you will get hurt.”

“We are up against the best defense in the Atlantic 10 and if you are the best in the Atlantic 10, then youre probably one of the best in the country as well.”

“I dont feel bad about us going in to try and meet those challenges. First and foremost, Georgia Southern is going to come in here running the offense that we saw against Navy (last season).”

“We have a very good offensive line returning. That will be the foundation for how things are constructed offensively.”

“Its even tougher when you watch the tape. We had our chances. We made some plays.”

“I feel very comfortable with Anthony. It doesnt mean hell play a mistake-free ball game. Heck, even Tom Brady doesnt play a mistake-free ball game. He needs to go out and work the design and play the way hes capable of playing.”