Famous Quotes & Sayings

Ray McDonald

We played all right, but we always know we can do better. We had only two sacks from defensive linemen. I don't think that's too good. We should have had a lot more sacks. We need to get more sacks for our defense.

We played a little too defensive and didn't go after them. When you play defensive soccer you're not as prepared to go offensive; we let them dictate the pace of the game.

We played a great defensive game. We played with a lot of intensity and a lot of effort. These guys gave everything they had tonight. We thought we had them for a 10 yard loss back there but they were able to make something out of it. I think if we had gotten them stopped there it might have sealed it up.

Jamie Walker

We played a good defensive game; we just didn't shoot well.

We played a good defensive game and that set the tone.

We play defense. As you can see, we don't score a whole lot. We have to make a strong defensive effort.

We prided ourselves on defense, but the defensive effort tonight let us down. We didn't make any plays down the stretch and they made like 10 in a row.

Richard Hamilton

We pressured the ball, we got into the passing lanes and we forced everything to the baseline. We were great defensively, and that's really all we worried about. We really weren't worried about our offense. We just wanted to come out and make a statement on the defensive end.

We preached all year long what defensive rebounding does. With 3:03 remaining, we were out-rebounding them 38-21. They had six offensive boards. That's the big difference. That's a big key for us.

We play with a lot of defensive pressure every game. There are going to be times where you aren't going to be up. Unfortunately, we weren't up in the first half.

I thought we played really well offensively. But I thought we kind of cruised once we got ahead. We didn't play well on the defensive end.

I thought we played hard and didn't quit, ... Kate Epstein was outstanding defensive for us.

I thought we had a very good defensive effort. We read the passing lanes well. We trapped well. When we did steal the ball, we pushed it up the floor and scored.

I thought we had a great defensive effort. The kids kept their poise whenever they were being very deliberate with the basketball. They stayed very composed.

Phil Jackson

I thought we had a good defensive first half. We capitalized off the steals and turnovers. I don't think we finished well, but the win tonight was good for our confidence.

I thought we had the game secured. But I guess that's when we all started thinking that. I just think we got a little relaxed and our defensive intensity wasn't at its highest peak.

I thought the kids gave a great effort and guarded some of (the Johnston players) really well. We just wish we could have come up with a few more defensive rebounds there in the last few possessions.

Trent Johnson

I thought their defensive pressure hurt us. Especially at the start of the second half, they really got us out of rhythm offensively, what we were trying to do. And that was the game right there.

Becky Hammon

I thought the game got turned around on the defensive end more than anything.

I thought the defensive execution wasn't there at the end. The offensive execution was good enough. We were scoring, but when didn't execute on defense. We couldn't stop them from penetrating towards the basket.

Bob Hill

I thought that we just couldn't keep them off the boards. We talked about finishing our defensive sets and we'd get them to miss and then they'd get the rebound.

I thought that Southwest played extremely well, they played great defense, ... My kids were trying to find the holes; it took us a little while to find the little holes in their defensive scheme. I thought we did a good job mixing up our hits.

I thought that defensively we struggled. We gave up 43 points in the second and third quarters and that's not acceptable. We need to win games on the defensive end of the floor.

Bobby Knight

I think we had an effort, but I don't think we played very well. If you're not scoring and not getting shots, it has a lot to do with defensive play.

John Kuhn

I think we got lazy and we paid for it. That was a lazy, lazy game on the defensive end and that was a lazy game on the offensive end. They should be disappointed. They had a chance. They had a shot. They were a better team than the one they played tonight.

I think we got a little more out of our post game tonight, but other than that it was a very similar game. It was a tough defensive game and Rapids played well. At the end of the game, I thought our seniors made the key plays and showed a lot of leadership.

I think we gave up as far as a our defensive game. I think our shots weren't falling and we were dropping our heads and not getting back on defense. We were settling for jumpers and everyone was going for offensive boards.

I think we proved that this team is still to be reckoned with in the Pac-10. Starting on the defensive end, we just stepped it up.

Maurice Cheeks

I think we're getting a little better on the defensive end. If we're going to make some hay, we're going to have to do it on defense.

I think we just had to be patient and not panic, there was plenty of time. We just had to stay in our offense and make shots out of our offense. We also made some great defensive stops.

Dwight Howard

I think we could have had a win tonight. Detroit stepped it up on the defensive end and won the game, but the next time, we'll know what to do.

Bill Belichick

I think we have some players who are versatile. We have some depth at linebacker, on the defensive line and in the secondary. What we need to do, hopefully we'll have the flexibility to be able to try to do it.

I thought our post players played excellent in the fourth quarter. I thought Nathan (Carlton) and Trent (Garner) started getting some high-low looks, and we got some easy baskets. We just didn't play very good on the defensive end.