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«Although we have a lot of newcomers, they were able to gain some experience with some playing time last season. We're looking for them to step up for us this season.»

«We had a problem in stopping them. They only punted one time. It was tough on us. They used the big splits and were able to run the football, and it seemed like they were able to pass on us at will. They have a good football team with a nice offensive line. They have an outstanding quarterback and have some good receivers. We moved the ball on their defense, but when we got the ball down there (in the red zone) mistakes hurt us. We had interceptions and penalties. Those are the things that happen in the first game. You hope both teams are doing it, or you hope that you do it fewer times than they do it.»

«They're a good football team, and they will be a force in the conference this year.»

«The weather held off ? it was supposed to rain all week. The first week was good. We had good enthusiasm and good weather. We don't have a lot of guys out here. We are looking for some more guys to come in the fall, but everybody that is out here is working hard. We are getting better every day we are out here.»

«They have done a good job. (Coleman) and I have talked about tweaking the defense here and there, and the guys we have hired have been involved. They have done a remarkable job with the little time they have had together.»

«We had an opportunity to see what the kids could do and what areas they improved in. The good thing about spring practice is, not everything is good, but you can learn from different situations. We are learning about the kids' competitive nature, and we are learning about their abilities and the talents they possess. Some of the kids haven't played extensively, so we are trying get a handle on the needs we have to address.»

«We have had a couple of kids banged up, we have some bumps and bruises. When you are not in pads you are not going to have the bumps and bruises you have when you put the pads on.»

«You will be able to see the first week when they come back out there, who has worked harder over the summer. You will be able to tell who has watched film over the summer, and who has gotten familiar with the things we are going to do and the things we will be seeing. Maybe one will step out, maybe both will step out. You like the competition. The competition is great. Right now they are battling real good.»