Quotes about Graunke's team-first attitude

About how he didn't transfer even after Colt decided to come back for this season, Graunke said:
"I wish I could play for two years, but, hey, what happens happens. It is cool. I like being a member of this team. I like being here and being part of all this. It isn't about me." (HA)


Praising Graunke's unselfishness, Colt said:
"I appreciate his humility and humbleness through how we have competed for this job. He could have done a lot of things but he didn't. He stuck to being a good guy and I think it is going to pay off for this team. And, hopefully, it will pay off for him, too." (HA)


About how Tyler wasn't going to take it easy just because he's not going to be the starter, QB coach Dan Morrison said:
"Knowing Tyler and how he is looking forward to this season, the only way I would have been surprised was if Tyler didn't come back ready to compete and make the team better." (HA)