This was a great game for Tulsa. It could have ended up as something that we could have used a stepping stone into March but unfortunately we didn't.

It's no bigger than Saturday's game (a win at Tulsa) was. But these are two teams who have played well and who have got a chance to keep themselves one game out of first place. But whether we are playing UAB or East Carolina, it is a big game.

It was a great game on his (Strait) part. I can't say I believe this game would have ended up the way it ended up without him being that efficient.

We had to do some unconventional things out there in our kicking game, and we ended up having to draw some 2-point conversion plays up on the bench, but we found out we have a pretty good quarterback under center. I am impressed with the team's character and look forward to the next 15 games.

You can't take that many penalties in a game like this. It ended up putting a lot of pressure on a lot of people.

It's unique. You go through Tulsa and you don't see this kind of typography anyplace else.