Quotes by Shane Patrick

“I think it was a huge blow to us. Weve got to learn to overcome things like that and continue to play.”

“Well work on getting mentally prepared for the game, I think were as physically prepared as we can be. I think were in pretty good shape. Our guys who are young and having to play are stepping up. Our kids know what to do, they know what to expect. Its just a matter going out and executing every Friday night. I think our program is in good shape. Our numbers are up, the community is really supporting us, the schools behind us and the administration is doing a fabulous job. The odds are in our favor to go out and play well.”

“Thats just a testament to these young men. They fought through. They just wanted to win this football game.”

“A lot of it comes down to blocking. Weve got to get the job done with the offensive line and handling the ball. We had some kids injured and some kids that were in positions they havent played before, but theyve got to step up. We have to learn to play and were going to go through some growing pains like that.”

“I thought at times we showed we could move the ball. Our passing game looked good at times. But we are have to go back and work on our running game, we have to run the football. On defense, I saw some things. Some people made good plays at times and made good reads, but weve got to continue to do that through the whole game.”

“Defensively, its just going to come down to tackling. When it is all said and done, thats the basis of defensive football. If we do a good job of tackling, then well do well.”

“Hopefully, well find out some good news in the next few days about William Dyer. Maybe hell be back with us soon than expected. We just dont know yet. Other than that, were fairly healthy.”

“Our kids are getting excited. The first home game is coming up and the community is getting excited as well. I dont want us to get too exited on a Tuesday, I want it to build up for Friday night. I think were right where we need to be.”

“We had a great race. I am pleased with how they ran. I did not expect to run a perfect score. I am really pleased with the effort by these young women.”

“We knew Duke was going to be very good this year, there is a reason they are No. 1. I really think we are on track. Were still training really hard. I feel like we ran well. We never peak early so were a long ways from where we want to be at the end of the year, but I feel satisfied that we are in the right place.”