Al Way
Al Way
ground hit knee watch
From what we were told from up top, Kirk's knee had hit the ground before the fumble. But we had so many breakdowns, that we're going to have to go back and watch it on tape.
both nice passes sullivan
Both of Michael's long passes to Sullivan were nice throws. And Sullivan made the catches.
last michael needs rust spent strong year
Michael has a strong arm, and is getting better with his ball-fakes. He spent last year away from the position, so there's still some rust that needs shaking.
good starts
We've got to be better defensively. And if we're going to be good defensively, it all starts up front.
came
The big thing was we didn't play well ... but we came out with a victory, which is always a positive.
challenged executing hurt kids
At halftime, we challenged the kids. We weren't executing on offense. After our first drive, we didn't score, and the fumble hurt us.
averaged close decent offensive pounds state team
Our offensive linemen have decent size. The 2000 state championship team averaged 260 pounds up front. We're pretty close to that average (257 pounds) this year.
good line offensive perhaps
Our offensive line is perhaps our most experienced area. It's a good group.
both coaching job knew problem staff sure together tremendous worked
I also wanted to make sure the coaching staff didn't have a problem with it ... and that it was Greg and I coaching together. Once we knew the staff would be intact, it was like 'Why not? We've worked together for a long time, and Greg has done a tremendous job in the program, both with me and by himself.
backed
If not for Lands' return, we'd have been backed up. And that would have probably been it.
determine difference whether win
The difference is the little things. The little things that determine whether you win or lose.
carter scholars-and-scholarship weapon
Carter has become a weapon for us with his kicks.