I told Ian when he left last summer that he had to come back ready to be the centerpiece of our offense. He not only wanted it, but he came back here to do it.

I think they get it. I finally think they get it. It's not like they've been obstinate, but when you experience success by doing something consistently well - playing defense - then they get it. ... I can't tell you how excited I am about that because I've seen teams have amazing ends to their season when they figure out the value of defending.

When you have told anyone you have left him a legacy, the only decent thing to do is die at once

When you've told someone that you've left them a legacy the only decent thing to do is to die at once.

It is really going to be a centerpiece.

He came to camp in great condition. When Chan Ho left for the Classic, he looked like he was ready for the season.