About how he was able to go through their 90-minute practice with no problems, his first practice since he suffered a fractured right forearm during their season opener, Spencer Smith said:
"It's like riding a bike." (HSA)
About how Smith will be on the field against Boise State, Dave Aranda said:
"We have to find a way to get him involved. He's a playmaker." (HSA)
About how he'll contribute anyway the coaches want him to, Smith said:
"I'll play anywhere -- special teams, defense, defensive tackle. It was frustrating sitting out all of those weeks. I miss playing with all of the boys." (HSA)
About how he helped chart the play of their nickel backs during home games, Smith said:
"They embraced me, but because I wasn't able to practice, I felt I wasn't earning my keep." (HSA)
About how he watched their road games at a University Avenue restaurant, sitting alone with a plate of chicken wings and a pitcher of water, Smith said:
"It's not the same as being on the field. You can't see everything. You hear people talking, and sometimes they don't know what they're talking about." (HSA)
About how a CAT scan finally showed that his forearm had fully healed, Smith said:
"(The doctor) said, 'Go ahead.' He wrote my note, and off I went." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Rich Miano, who coordinates the defensive secondary, said Smith's return should provide a boost. Smith was voted the Warriors' top special-teams player in 2008 and top defender in 2009. He was selected as a team captain for the USC game."
About how Smith's return will help their team, Rich Miano said:
"The guy has worked so hard with his rehab. His whole approach was to get back for this season, because he's a senior, and this is such a special season." (HSA)
About how he didn't shave after he began his rehab program and now has a full beard and mustache, Smith said:
"It was kind of my inspiration to get back.It was itchy. I decided I would shave it when I was cleared. I was like, 'This will make me work hard to get cleared.' But now everybody loves it. They're telling me to keep it. I might keep it until I see my mom and she tells me to shave it off." (HSA)
About how Boise State cannot use the "underdog" label anymore, Greg Salas said:
"They're not underdogs, and they know they're not underdogs anymore. When you're ranked in the top five, you're not an underdog. They used to be because they weren't getting the respect (nationally). They've earned that respect." (HSA)
About how Boise State is tough to beat at home, Salas said:
"They have a great winning record there, but they have a great winning record everywhere. They're a great team." (HSA)
About how Dustin Blount has caught 85% of the passes in which he's the primary receiver, the highest conversion rate among their receivers, Bryant Moniz said:
"He brings a lot. I think he'd start at a lot of places in the country. He's a fast guy. He shows it once he gets on the field." (HSA)
About how Blount is not hampered by his approximate 5'5" height, Moniz said:
"He can jump, if he needs to. He can dunk. It's on YouTube." (HSA)
About how he videotaped Blount dunking, Royce Pollard said:
"I can verify that Dustin can dunk." (HSA)
About his dunking ability, Blount said:
"I can dunk one-handed." (HSA)
About how he can run 100 meters in 10.4 seconds, Blount said:
"I've always been fast." (HSA)
About how his older brother was the only person who was faster than him growing up, Blount said:
"I didn't start beating him until the 11th grade. I remember the first time I beat him. I was stoked. I was pretty happy." (HSA)
About how he has been catching the ball better now because he understands the offense better, Blount said:
"As you feel comfortable in the offense, your focus gets better." (HSA)
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