If we get into (injuries), then it's like we're setting a scene for not doing well. We believe in the players and we trust the players we put in the game. When you start talking about how badly you miss certain guys, then you're doing a disservice to those kids battling hard for you, as if what they're giving you isn't enough.
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We just kind of kept grinding. I was pleased with that that idea about being a grinder and not getting discouraged and everything's not perfect, but you believe in yourself and you don't blink and you don't flinch. That's got to be part of our M.O. as much as our schemes.Al Groh
We've tried to embrace Butler for who we know he is and tried to be very supportive. We've let him know, if others wanted to distance themselves from him, it certainly wasn't going to be the team.
Al Groh
When you play at home, it's loud, too. You have to deal with noise at each particular place.
Al Groh
We've asked a lot of him being a young player. ... He's been asked to come in and play a major role in a hurry, but he's a very mature kid and he takes coaching terrifically.
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I think it's essential that internally or leadership-wise, I think it's essential that we have discipline within our organization that guarantees that things are done the right way and not just to chase talent for talent's sake. That's how you put a team together, and so that's what we're doing.
Al Groh
Whenever George has something to say, we're very interested in it. Because he's the only coach around here who's going to be in the Hall of Fame. So, why wouldn't we listen to him
Al Groh
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