Jack Keefer
Jack Keefer
avoid game ourselves talk
We avoid it because we don't talk about it. We just go game to game and keep ourselves enthralled with the present, not with what could be or what was.
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Q. started out winning his position because of his defense and his ability to take care of the ball. His passing has really added to the team's strength, and he just plays very hard. I think Q.'s hard play and his toughness of mind has rubbed off on many of the other players, and he's been a very good attribute for the team.
bad direction early gets last looked
When you're goal-oriented, and you've got direction, that's what gets you up early in the morning, even if it's snowy and cold. That gets you working after practice. That gets you working on things you looked bad at in the last game.
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Last year, we had (Brandon) McPherson and Donald (Cloutier) and Tyler (Morris). The year before we had Penny and Stefan Routt. These are guys that were awfully good basketball players. When you think of the Marion teams (that won three straight state titles in the '80s), it was all the same kids. They didn't have to make all the adjustments (from year to year).
accept fact fight games life row
You just accept the fact that you're going into Hinkle and you're going to have to fight for your life two games in a row on the same day.
night
What they accomplished is unbelievable. You think any night you're going to stumble, but they just wouldn't let that happen.
history
It's history in the making, but we still have one more game.
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It's just the opposite this year from the ranking and record standpoint, so from that perspective I hope we don't have the same result. We know that Arlington is a capable opponent and has improved its game during the course of the year. But while they're better, we hope we are, too.
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I think this is the hardest day of basketball in the nation. We're expected to play two teams that are well coached, two teams that are very good, in the same day with what, three to four hours rest? To get through today was a major obstacle course.
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He's a team player first. He's a defensive player second, and he's an offensive player third. He's just the ultimate of an unselfish young man. He's a great student, the kids love him.
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Greg is a true gentleman and an outstanding student. He enjoys school and the challenges it offers him. He is also one of the hardest working players I have ever coached. With an incredible amount of talent, drive, and a mind that allows him to stay humble and keep working to get better, Greg is a true warrior.
game inch took
He just took away every inch in the paint, every game.
forgotten funny huge office smile walking
I had forgotten all about it, and Greg comes into my office walking funny with this huge smile and I didn't know what was going on. Then I remembered.
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Any time you've got a good point guard, you're way ahead of the game. Any time you've got a good center, you're way ahead of the game. Any time that combination has a good feel for each other . . . it has a tremendous impact on the game.