When you are able to execute you can win football games. Our kids executed and didn't make a lot of mistakes and we were able to get the win.

When you hear about those deaths, it is a concern. It's the kind of thing the kids bring to me to talk about, and it's something we will address.

If I need a new offense, I'll research it by viewing a tape or calling a college coach.

Why get a consultant when they have me? Fees like that are not feasible at any Chicago public school.

For some kids who never even dreamed of going to college, they come to see the games and black football teams and bands from black colleges, and they see what's possible.

I want to see this team work here. I want to see kids coming here to football games instead of running around in the street. I want somebody to come here with their families and have fun. If the families show up, we're doing good.