On the North Texas game…
“To go to Denton, Texas and play a team with their tradition and come back with a victory was definitely a big deal for this program.”

“We made a lot of big plays and we found a way to win another close ball game.”

“There were also new faces out there making plays and that means more guys are stepping up individually.”

“The last drive of the game was probably the biggest drive I have been a part of since I’ve been here.”

“The special teams unit made several big plays at key points in the game.”

“We were really disciplined out there and we executed on offense and defense.”

“We’re getting better every week running the ball and we’re also very happy to be ranked ninth in the country in rushing.”

“Our offensive line is playing really well and they are picking up all their assignments.”

“A lot of teams would have given up and quit early in this season and I give our guys a lot of credit for persevering through the tough times.”

“Our players and coaches have bought into taking this one day at a time and one game at a time.”

“This is the first time since I have been here that the last two games have meant anything or had any impact on the conference race.”

On the quarterbacks…
“We planned to play Michael Desormeaux and Jerry Babb, but we decided to stay with Jerry once the game started.”

“We didn’t know that Jerry was going to play that much up until game time.”

“I think Jerry’s threat of throwing the ball kept their safeties and linebackers honest.”

On the upcoming game versus Florida International…
“They [Florida International] are playing well right now, which makes them a very dangerous team.”

“The only thing that has hurt them [FIU] is the turnovers and if they solve that they are even more dangerous.”

“They [FIU] have moved the ball against everyone they have played in the conference.”

LOUISIANA SI