I thought our defense adjusted real well to what Ruston was doing. Ruston looked good on that first drive, but the defense picked it up after that.

I thought our defense would be able to stop the run better than we did last year (a 60-34 loss). That was our weakness last year, and it didn't happen. I was surprised they were able to run the football like they did.

I thought it would be good for the area. It just seemed like it has a good wholesome message and my enthusiasm for it came from me as a citizen.

He was a real solid good young man and a great person. He was well liked by everyone and did everything asked of him in the football program. He was a winner and great fun to be around.

I think everybody wants to be 50-50 (run-pass) if they can. It puts that much more pressure on the defense.

They are going to have a pretty good football team by the time the season is over. I was really impressed with their quarterback and their receivers. They threw and caught the ball extremely well. They are going to get better every week, too.