Chris Ault
Chris Ault
Christopher T. Aultis a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served three stints at the head football coach at the University of Nevada, Reno, leading the Nevada Wolf Pack to a record of 233–109–1 over 28 seasons and guiding the program from the NCAA's Division II to Division I-AA in 1978 and then to Division I-A in 1992. Ault was also the athletic director at Nevada from 1986 to 2004. He was the school's starting quarterback...
chance competition develop excellent good seeing speed youth
I really like that corps. There is some youth in it and some speed and we have some excellent competition. We're seeing that competition now and I think we have a chance to develop some good competition in the fall.
athletics leadership proud stepped taken terrific
I'm proud of Jeff. He's stepped up and taken a leadership role. He's stronger. He's a terrific athlete.
guy improved keeps might nice secondary showing
That Virden keeps showing up. He has done a very nice job. He might be the most improved secondary guy we have got.
andy contribute extra home next nice receiver special spring tough
Andy had a nice spring - and not only on special teams. He will play next year. He's a tough kid. He'll get better and he'll have a home in the extra receiver spot. He will contribute there.
adverse good
It was a good effort. We didn't give up in adverse situations.
biggest command continue critical earn gained gone guys last people understand year
The biggest thing I want these guys to understand is that last year is done and gone and it's history. That is the critical factor. There is no sneaking up on people now. We gained some respect, but now we have to continue to earn respect. You can't command it.
ball came dig tough
They came out to play ball and go up 21-zip after that punter fumbles that ball. It's tough to dig out of that.
depth major
The nucleus is there on the line, but the depth is a major, major question.
guy strong tight
This guy is a gazelle. And he's so big and strong they sometimes put him at tight end.
area concern develop line offensive
The offensive line is the area I have the most concern with because we have to develop some depth.
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This is an exciting time for Nevada football and Wolf Pack athletics. I am committed to achieving at the highest levels and embracing all of the responsibilities associated with being the head football coach and a member of this athletics staff.
consistent defense flat played
Our defense just flat got after them. They just played special, hard-nosed, consistent football.
fine push
Everything went fine with the surgery. But we're not going to push anything with him for the spring. If he can go, that's great. But we're not going to push him.
gotta guy played rest watching
He played the rest of the game, and I have gotta tell you, we were watching him like a hawk. He did outstanding for a young guy that was a little nervous.