We didn't tackle very well. When you have good backs like that, you have to get a hat on them. We had a little momentum in the third quarter, but the turnovers hurt. They made big play after big play. We bent too much on defense.

Coach Tinsley is a no-brainer. He has one of the most prolific offenses in the state every year.

They were young back then, and they've grown up since. And it's obvious.

I really like when I tackle someone. When I tackle someone I feel good about it,

What stands out about Winston-Salem State is those running backs. They want to be physical. They want to beat people up front.

Merck is trying to send a very strong signal out there: 'Don't think you're going to toss you're hat in the litigation game and wait a couple months and we're going to toss you some money,' ... They're saying, 'If you're going to play the litigation game, you better be serious.'