Our guys really responded and came to practice in good condition and did the things we asked them to do. That certainly makes our job easier and we can concentrate on improving in other areas. Our team speed has improved from last year, so we are ready to go.

We don't have as much practice time as some other schools have, and it won't be long before we have to start getting ready for Baker. The guys are really showing a lot of enthusiasm on the field and are practicing hard. Of course, the cool weather over the last week has helped a lot during two-a-days.

Our players have checked in, and we start practice tomorrow. We're very excited about it, but more important, the players are excited. ... Now it's time for practice. It's time for football.

Swanson is a dedicated individual. She works hard and does a good job in practice, and in meets, she works extra hard.

He wouldn't let us have a bad practice,

What he's done this year is amazing. The first day he came out to practice you felt and he gave us an extra spark that we were looking for. I don't know where we'd be without him.