It's good to be back into town. We look forward to getting back to a normal routine and playing one of the best I-AA teams in the country.

It's another important day. You work all week to get ready, and we're just waiting to see how the players will perform.

It makes you really get fired up about the possibilities that exist,

It's always exciting to get back on the field. It's a critical time of the year. You find out so much about your team and you're trying to improve.

I tried to talk him out of it, but he just wants to play.

It wasn't us that didn't want to play. We always thought it was a great series. The players enjoyed playing it. We'll pick up somebody.

It's a big loss for us because we thought he was an outstanding quarterback prospect. It's unfortunate for him. I feel real bad for him.

Aaron will be able to step right in and provide us with an inside presence off the bench. We've been looking for someone to help us to solidify our frontline, and he definitely fits the bill.

There's been no ifs. I've been told we're playing Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Now, if those ifs change, then I'll have something to say about them then. The only thing I can do is prepare this team to play.

There was that big arm and his competitiveness. He's a tough kid. He's going to be a player.