Feature article on Alex Green

About how they do not have a set percentage of runs or passes in a game, Rolo said:
"It's going to be whatever it is that's going to win us the game. We spend a certain amount of time running and passing in practice, but that doesn't mean we have to do that in the game." (HSA)


About how Alex Green is a perfect RB for their system, Rolo said:
"When you go out recruiting for a running back, you look for Alex Green. And we got him." (HSA)


HSA Note: "Washington almost snagged him first. But one of his classes from Butte (Oroville, Calif.) Community College wasn't accepted at UDub, and Green was left to choose between Hawaii -- which hadn't produced a 1,000-yard rusher in 17 years -- and Liberty, an FCS program."


About how he ended up having to choose UH after Washington wasn't an option, Alex Green (who was committed to Bowling Green before a late coaching change) said:
"You think of the system, you think of how many running backs they use. You think of how many times you're going to touch the ball. But it was kind of no choice. It was here or Division I-AA in Virginia." (HSA)


About how RBs like Green had to learn that they have to block to be able to play, RB coach Brian Smith said:
"You get a little humbled. JC offenses' protections are not as complex, and there's not as much emphasis on it. But he understands our protection schemes and has a lot of confidence in them." (HSA)


About how he has adjusted to UH's offense, Alex Green said:
"I had to change my mentality. (The offense has) made my game more dynamic. The best thing is the coaches are using all the talents we have." (HSA)


About how Green is one of their leaders, Rolo said:
"If Alex Green says something in the huddle, they shut up and listen." (HSA)


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