Famous Quotes & Sayings

I think my main focus is always defense. We're not a great half-court, set-offense kind of team. Our defense sparks everything we do offensively. We'll do some special situations. We'll do some fun stuff, some stuff that we're not able to do during the regular season. Now that I have everything in, I can do things that usually we don't have time for.

I think our identity is changing. We've become more of a defensive team. We're not scoring as many points as before but our defense has intensified.

I think our guys played the press very well tonight. We got some big steals and were able to get back on defense when we didn't steal the ball. I was proud of our defensive effort.

Geno Auriemma

I think our defense will be tested, no question. I think our offense is going to be tested. You have to be a good defensive team to win, don't get me wrong. I don't think non-defensive teams are going to win national championship. I don't think non-defensive teams are going to win the Big East championship.

Geno Auriemma

I think our defense will be tested. No question about it.

I think our defense was the key tonight. They played hard, and with heart and passion, like they've done all year.

I think our defense was the key thing. I think we got up on their guards, and forced them to do some things they didn't want to do.

I think our defense was pretty much still stunned after what happened.

Ronnie Brewer

I think our defense slipped a little bit. We got a little too relaxed with the ball.

I think our defense right now is as solid as you're going to get.

John Roberts

I think our defense really set up the run. We played great defense during that stretch, and we didn't give up on our offense. Our shots weren't falling, and then we started hitting again.

I think our defense really settled down after their two first scores.

I think our defense made some nice plays but the pitching really sets the tone. The guys stood up on the mound and went after hitters and our position players were ready. We had some timely hitting. Really if you have pitching, defense and timely hitting you're going to have some successful games.

I think our defense is what needs improvement now.

I think our defense is pretty strong. That's probably the strongest part of our team. I think we're pretty fit right now and, for the most part, I don't have to motivate them. They're already pretty motivated.

I think our defense helped us. I just think our defense took over and we got a lot of baskets off of our defense.

Oscar Lua

I think our defense has proven itself over and over. In games like this it just comes down to who wants it more and who has more heart.

I think our defense had something to do with this.

Les Miles

I think our defense had a great plan. I think the mixture of pressure and the athleticism of our team in that style of offense is a problem. We anticipated good play from our defense.

Les Miles

I think our defense had a great plan, ... I think the mixture of pressure and the athleticism of our team in that style of offense is a problem. We anticipated good play from our defense.

I just think as the game went on, you could see our defense get a little more comfortable and a little more comfortable.

Shannon Brown

I just try to come out relaxed, but at the same time play with a lot of intensity. And at the same time, just do what I'm supposed to do on offense and defense and be aggressive.

Essence Carson

I just hope we play team basketball, team defense. One defensive player can?t handle it all. Rutgers is definitely known for defense. Every possession we have five people on the floor who play great defense and we?re looking to go into this game the same way, with the same mentality.

I just hope it doesn't make us lax on defense.

I just knew I had to be smarter (on defense) and stop reaching.

I just keep telling our guys to play defense and rebound. It is about as simple as that.

Ryan Watson

I'm most impressed with our offensive line and the defense. The defense really stepped up after giving up over 300 yards last week. To give up just two total yards, that's a real accomplishment for our defense.

I'm pleased as I can be with our defense. We were able to jump out on them and keep up the pace. The defense really set the tone for the game.

I'm probably going to jinx myself but our defense is playing well right now. They are hunting in packs and getting after the football.

Nathan Vasher

I'm playing as well as anybody. Our defense is playing as good as -- if not better -- than anybody.

Ron Dayne

I'm just glad we were able to finish strong and win the game to help what the defense did.

I'm just glad we scored. Their defense really wasn't as good as people said it was.

Frank Hadden

I'm so proud. It was a sensational defensive effort. Make no mistake, England played pretty well today, but our defense was magnificent.