Brad Jackson
Brad Jackson
Bradley Michael Jacksonis a former linebacker in the National Football League. He grew up in Anaheim, California and Akron, Ohio. He played six seasons in the NFL, from 1998–2003, for the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers. He played high school football for the Firestone Falcons in Akron, OH...
affected bunch definitely game guys pace
We've got a bunch of guys that want to go and run. The pace of the game they (NNU) used was different and it definitely affected us.
develop guys immediate obviously practice role team type
Obviously we've got to get some guys that can come in and make an immediate impact. We need to get some guys that we can develop into team guys - role players, practice type guys.
atmosphere empty game guys ready
Our guys were ready to play this game in an empty gym. But the atmosphere was electric.
both champions critical deal fought games great guys huge played plays teams typical
It was another typical Western-Central game. Both teams played with a great deal of heart. We just fought and fought, and had guys come up with some huge plays at critical times. I told the guys, those are games champions are made of.
assistant coach fast fun guys head high school teams
That's always been my style. Even when I was an assistant and a head coach in high school my teams ran. I want the guys to have fun and I think they like the fast pace.
electric guys pumped sure true
I know that when we play over there our guys get pumped to play because it such an electric scenario. I'm sure that the same is true for them.
came fortunate game guys happen mentally realize tough
It's always tough on the road, but I don't think that we came into this game mentally prepared. Our guys have to realize that this is going to happen and we have to be ready. We were fortunate tonight.
coming foul gave good guys job played spark trouble
Preston gave us a spark and played very well. We had some guys in foul trouble and Brett Weisner and Darrell Visser did a good job coming off the bench.
consistent guys team year
All year long, we've had different guys do it. One of the things that's been real consistent with this team is balance.
crowd electric empty factor game guys major ready
The crowd was a major factor in this game. Our guys were ready to play this game in an empty gym, but it was an electric atmosphere. It made a difference.
anyone beat clean conference prepared proven ready wiped
We're going to be prepared for anything. The slate's been wiped clean for everyone at this point. It's been proven in our conference that anyone can beat anyone and we have to be ready for anything.
central game neutral site
Every game is a little different. Certainly, this one is different because it's at Central and not at a neutral site or our gym.
fortunate
We were fortunate to be where we were at the end.
beyond central everybody game goes great hate quite social understand wants ways
This one goes beyond just the game and in some ways it's great and in some ways I hate it. It's like a social event. Everyone wants to go to the Central game. I can't quite understand why everybody doesn't want to go to every game, but it is a lot of fun.