Texas Tech University Athletics
Post-Game Quotes
November 02, 2002 | Football
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TEXAS TECH POST-GAME QUOTES
Coach Mike Leach
On his comments about last week's performance compared to this week
"I thought that we bounced back and played well on all three sides of the game. We could have started out faster, but I was most pleased with the way we came out and played in the third quarter."
On halftime talk
"I explained to them the difference in starting out a half slow vs. starting out fast and I think that they took my advice, because they came out and played well."
On the upcoming three games
"I think that the biggest thing we need to do is practice hard each week, prepare hard each week and take it one game at a time."
"We need to play as a team and keep focus. Starting tomorrow we have to be consistent in all that we do."
On Oklahoma State
"It is not a surprise to me how well they have played this year. I have always thought they were big, strong and fast. They are a good team with a lot of potential."
On the fight that broke out
"I will go back and review the film to see where we were at fault, because all I saw was a lot of guys in a pile. But we will address any of the problems tomorrow at practice."
Linebacker John Saldi
On his dad attending today's game
"My dad has been able to make it to all my games and for him he has been really proud to see me on the field."
On defensive confidence
"I think that we are very confident, but we can not let up now. We have to get ready for our next opponent."
On Oklahoma State
"OSU is a great team and by their performance this season they have been taking care of business. They will come here ready to play their best game of the their season so we have to be ready to step up to the challenge."
On the Baylor game
"I do not think that it was an easy game. I just think that we had a good plan and executed well."
Running Back Foy Munlin
On contribution to today's game
"I had a great opportunity to go out there and play and help the team. I feel very strong with my leg being better and I am happy to be healthy and be able to contribute to the team's success."
On the offensive explosion
"Taurean is a great running back and anytime you have two great running backs, a great offensive line and a great quarterback, great things are going to happen."
On trying to wrap up the game by half time
"We were ready to go out there and play. We basically wanted to go out there and score on every offensive drive."
On returning after spending some time out with an injury
"It was a little bit hard. Anytime you play at this level you must have a mental focus. To come back after injury you have to be focused and ready to come back and play."
Running Back Taurean Henderson
On offense
"We have great running backs who take the opportunity to run. We gave it our all. We had a couple of carries that really opened it up for our offense."
On anticipation of scoring
"It took us awhile to get it going but that always seems to come with it. We kept pressing and our offense got it going."
On running backs as complete players
"As a running back you definitely have to be a complete player. You have to be able to run, catch and block up front."
On conference competition
"We just need to take it one game at a time. There are some great teams but our offense is so explosive. No matter what we show up to play. Our team is unstoppable."
On Vincent Meeks
"Vincent is an all-around athlete. He plays both sides so well. Moving him to the defensive side helps them out."
