Thank you to Tombo for sending me this link!
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_6120064?nclick_check=1
About how his leg injury has prevented him from going through a single full practice with the 49ers, Lelie said:
"I don't want to miss these opportunities to jell with the quarterbacks and get on the same page with the offense, because it is complex. You can't just study it in a class or a book or something. You've got to get in there. You have to get some real training in. That's the frustrating part. But the good thing is I still have plenty of time to heal before training camp." (SFMN)
Asked about where Lelie stood in their WR depth chart, 49ers coach Mike Nolan said:
"I really haven't thought about him that much. The guys that have been practicing, even the guys that are new and may be a long shot, at least you think about them a little bit. But when the guy hasn't set foot on the field, it's out of sight, out of mind, from my standpoint." (SJMN)
About probably missing their 7 remaining practices to ensure he's healthy for training camp, Lelie said:
"I think I might have come back a little too early. I don't want to make that same mistake. I want to make sure I can go full speed. My game is running by people and catching the ball and trying to score. If I can't run, then what use am I to them? The main thing is being able to show what I can do when I'm at my best. I'm going to keep my treatments up, and keep rehabbing and getting better. Especially in training camp, with those two-a-days and all the running, I want to be fully recovered when I go through that." (SJMN)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Quotes about Samson (mostly old quotes, but a few new ones)
http://honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070612/SPORTS04/706120336/1032/SPORTS
About rookies Samson and Mormino working with the first team OL, Cameron said:
"We wouldn't say we have a first-team line. They are working significantly with the first group. There is competition. They both showed they both had a maturity. (Offensive line coach) Hud (Houck) and I talked and sometimes you can move them up too quickly. We just sensed that it wasn't going to be too big for them." (HA)
Note: Mormino was demoted to 2nd team LG about halfway through their last camp and never got back on the 1st team. Samson kept the starting C spot for all 5 practices.
Asked if the rookies are ready to start on the OL, Cameron said:
"We don't know. The most pleasing thing is it hasn't been too big for them. The last time we've done this, we did it with Nick Hardwick and Shane Olivea. So we've done it and this is kind of how we did it. If it is too big for them, I'll talk to them. If we step back in the second group, don't consider that a negative. So we are still evolving in the offensive line and it's nice to see young men who come in and just play ball and it isn't too big for them." (HA)
About Samson going through 5 root canals the same week he earned the starting C spot, Cameron said:
"How many of you have had a root canal? I haven't. I have no interest in having one, but we've all heard right? He had five — and I didn't know — in the last week or whatever. I'm talking about his toughness. He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy yet that really practiced a whole practice with one root canal and he's had five." (HA)
About how Samson is learning quickly, Cameron said:
"One thing is: we know he's smart and we know he's tough, which goes a long way at that position. We're very pleased with his progress." (HA)
About rookies Samson and Mormino working with the first team OL, Cameron said:
"We wouldn't say we have a first-team line. They are working significantly with the first group. There is competition. They both showed they both had a maturity. (Offensive line coach) Hud (Houck) and I talked and sometimes you can move them up too quickly. We just sensed that it wasn't going to be too big for them." (HA)
Note: Mormino was demoted to 2nd team LG about halfway through their last camp and never got back on the 1st team. Samson kept the starting C spot for all 5 practices.
Asked if the rookies are ready to start on the OL, Cameron said:
"We don't know. The most pleasing thing is it hasn't been too big for them. The last time we've done this, we did it with Nick Hardwick and Shane Olivea. So we've done it and this is kind of how we did it. If it is too big for them, I'll talk to them. If we step back in the second group, don't consider that a negative. So we are still evolving in the offensive line and it's nice to see young men who come in and just play ball and it isn't too big for them." (HA)
About Samson going through 5 root canals the same week he earned the starting C spot, Cameron said:
"How many of you have had a root canal? I haven't. I have no interest in having one, but we've all heard right? He had five — and I didn't know — in the last week or whatever. I'm talking about his toughness. He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy yet that really practiced a whole practice with one root canal and he's had five." (HA)
About how Samson is learning quickly, Cameron said:
"One thing is: we know he's smart and we know he's tough, which goes a long way at that position. We're very pleased with his progress." (HA)
Monday, June 11, 2007
Quote about how Samson kept quiet about his root canals
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/135391.html
I didn't realize until this article that Samson didn't tell the Dolphins that he was getting the root canals!
Impressed about how Samson never complained about his 5 root canals, Cameron said:
"He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy that practiced a whole practice with one root canal. One thing we know is he is smart and he's tough, which goes a long way at that position. We're very pleased with his progress." (Miami Herald)
MH Note: "Cameron said Satele, a former University of Hawaii offensive lineman, demonstrated grit. In the past week, Cameron said Satele had five root canals, something this 6-3, 300-pounder didn't initially reveal"
I didn't realize until this article that Samson didn't tell the Dolphins that he was getting the root canals!
Impressed about how Samson never complained about his 5 root canals, Cameron said:
"He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy that practiced a whole practice with one root canal. One thing we know is he is smart and he's tough, which goes a long way at that position. We're very pleased with his progress." (Miami Herald)
MH Note: "Cameron said Satele, a former University of Hawaii offensive lineman, demonstrated grit. In the past week, Cameron said Satele had five root canals, something this 6-3, 300-pounder didn't initially reveal"
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Quotes about Samson and his root canals
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-spdolphins11jun11,0,469232.story
About Samson's 5 root canals this past week while starting at C in each of their 5 mini-camp practices, Cam Cameron said:
"I'm talking about his toughness. He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy yet that really practiced a whole practice with one root canal and he's had five in the last however many days. One thing is, we know he's smart and we know he's tough, which goes a long way at that position." (SFSS)
SFSS Note: "It was Cameron's belief in Satele -- the anchor of the University of Hawaii's nation-leading offense in 2006 -- that enabled him to shift incumbent starting center Rex Hadnot to right guard two weeks ago."
About his determination and pride, Samson said:
"I've got a lot of pride. I've just got to work and try not to get pushed back." (SFSS)
About Samson and fellow rookie LG Mormino, starting RG (formerly C) Rex Hadnot said:
"They've come in and haven't had too many problems besides what you'd expect, but they're doing a great job trying to learn as much as possible." (SFSS)
About how he's started 2 rookies on the OL before, Cameron said:
"We've done it and this is kind of how we did it. If it's too big for them, I'll talk to them. I think it's more a tribute to the guy, because it takes a special type of guy to go from playing college to playing every down in the NFL, especially in the interior of the line." (SFSS)
About Cameron's success with young offensive linemen, Trent Green said:
"If you look at San Diego's offense the last couple of years, you didn't have that Willie Roaf or Will Shields -- the perennial 10-, 12-year Pro Bowlers. You had guys who are now making a name for themselves because they were relatively unknown or they were young guys ... and LaDainian set all kinds of records." (SFSS)
About starting rookies on the OL, Cameron said:
"Ideally, you really don't want those [rookies] to have to start. We've been fortunate. The ones who have have done well." (SFSS)
Note: A lot of parallels have been drawn between Samson (taken with the 60th pick in the draft) and Nick Hardwick, who started for the Chargers at C as a rookie after he was taken with the 66th pick in the draft. Hardwick has started all 27 games that he's played for the Chargers, and has already gotten his 2nd contract with San Diego--a 6-year deal! Hardwick was named to ESPN's All-Rookie team in 2004. If Samson can parallel Hardwick's development that would be pretty ideal for both Miami and him.
About Samson's 5 root canals this past week while starting at C in each of their 5 mini-camp practices, Cam Cameron said:
"I'm talking about his toughness. He never flinched, never said a word. I have never been around a guy yet that really practiced a whole practice with one root canal and he's had five in the last however many days. One thing is, we know he's smart and we know he's tough, which goes a long way at that position." (SFSS)
SFSS Note: "It was Cameron's belief in Satele -- the anchor of the University of Hawaii's nation-leading offense in 2006 -- that enabled him to shift incumbent starting center Rex Hadnot to right guard two weeks ago."
About his determination and pride, Samson said:
"I've got a lot of pride. I've just got to work and try not to get pushed back." (SFSS)
About Samson and fellow rookie LG Mormino, starting RG (formerly C) Rex Hadnot said:
"They've come in and haven't had too many problems besides what you'd expect, but they're doing a great job trying to learn as much as possible." (SFSS)
About how he's started 2 rookies on the OL before, Cameron said:
"We've done it and this is kind of how we did it. If it's too big for them, I'll talk to them. I think it's more a tribute to the guy, because it takes a special type of guy to go from playing college to playing every down in the NFL, especially in the interior of the line." (SFSS)
About Cameron's success with young offensive linemen, Trent Green said:
"If you look at San Diego's offense the last couple of years, you didn't have that Willie Roaf or Will Shields -- the perennial 10-, 12-year Pro Bowlers. You had guys who are now making a name for themselves because they were relatively unknown or they were young guys ... and LaDainian set all kinds of records." (SFSS)
About starting rookies on the OL, Cameron said:
"Ideally, you really don't want those [rookies] to have to start. We've been fortunate. The ones who have have done well." (SFSS)
Note: A lot of parallels have been drawn between Samson (taken with the 60th pick in the draft) and Nick Hardwick, who started for the Chargers at C as a rookie after he was taken with the 66th pick in the draft. Hardwick has started all 27 games that he's played for the Chargers, and has already gotten his 2nd contract with San Diego--a 6-year deal! Hardwick was named to ESPN's All-Rookie team in 2004. If Samson can parallel Hardwick's development that would be pretty ideal for both Miami and him.
Random Quotes about the Warriors
About paying his dues to work on getting time at the slot position, transfer Jon Medeiros said:
"Ryan (Grice-Mullins), Davone (Bess), Aaron Bain, Mike Washington. They're all great slotbacks. I'm going to have to pay my dues first. They're great athletes. Hopefully I can work my way up. I'm going to keep working hard and do what I gotta do." (HSB)
HSB Note: "The 5-foot-10, 195-pound 2005 Kapolei High School graduate transferred to UH from Western Oregon last year. At Kapolei, he shared the quarterback spot with Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, who is now the starter at Navy."
About sharing the QB spot with Kaheaku-Enhada and now being at slotback, Medeiros said:
"We were the two-headed monster. At (Western Oregon), I figured I was too small to play QB, so I tried something new and played slotback. From there I made my transfer because tuition was too much over there. Figured I'd give it a shot here at slotback. Fortunately, it's working out for me." (HSB)
HSB Note: "Medeiros was mentioned several times by head coach June Jones and receivers coach Ron Lee for strong performances during spring practice."
Declining to talk about his contract negotiations, JJ said:
"I'll talk about it when it's done." (HSB)
About the muscle he has put on this offseason, Patek said:
"It's quality, not quantity. I've been hitting the weights pretty hard, put on about six or seven pounds. It's mainly muscle. I'm 208 now. Last year I got down to 192 by the bowl game. I was 208 when I came here, but I was like all nasty, fat, slow, just sloppy, sloppy weight. Now I'm putting on a little more muscle." (HSB)
Note: I can't wait to see how the hard work that Patek putting in this offseason will pay off this season! I'm so impressed with Jake's work ethic and character.
"Ryan (Grice-Mullins), Davone (Bess), Aaron Bain, Mike Washington. They're all great slotbacks. I'm going to have to pay my dues first. They're great athletes. Hopefully I can work my way up. I'm going to keep working hard and do what I gotta do." (HSB)
HSB Note: "The 5-foot-10, 195-pound 2005 Kapolei High School graduate transferred to UH from Western Oregon last year. At Kapolei, he shared the quarterback spot with Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, who is now the starter at Navy."
About sharing the QB spot with Kaheaku-Enhada and now being at slotback, Medeiros said:
"We were the two-headed monster. At (Western Oregon), I figured I was too small to play QB, so I tried something new and played slotback. From there I made my transfer because tuition was too much over there. Figured I'd give it a shot here at slotback. Fortunately, it's working out for me." (HSB)
HSB Note: "Medeiros was mentioned several times by head coach June Jones and receivers coach Ron Lee for strong performances during spring practice."
Declining to talk about his contract negotiations, JJ said:
"I'll talk about it when it's done." (HSB)
About the muscle he has put on this offseason, Patek said:
"It's quality, not quantity. I've been hitting the weights pretty hard, put on about six or seven pounds. It's mainly muscle. I'm 208 now. Last year I got down to 192 by the bowl game. I was 208 when I came here, but I was like all nasty, fat, slow, just sloppy, sloppy weight. Now I'm putting on a little more muscle." (HSB)
Note: I can't wait to see how the hard work that Patek putting in this offseason will pay off this season! I'm so impressed with Jake's work ethic and character.
Quotes about Erik Robinson (E-Rob)
About Erik Robinson, JR said:
"He could be a huge, huge key for us." (HSB)
HSB Note: " 'E-Rob' is a 5-foot-11, 198-pound junior college transfer from Texas. He is among several candidates to fill the position vacated by Leonard Peters, who is now with the New York Jets. Robinson's a hard hitter, who has been timed at less than 4.5 seconds in the 40."
About how he ended up at UH, E-Rob said:
"Coach Jeff (Reinebold) just found me. Oak Cliff (Dallas), Navarro Junior College (Corsicana, Texas). I was being highly recruited at first, then I hurt my ACL in 2005 and a lot of schools didn't want to take a chance with me. Then Coach Jeff showed up and told me they had a scholarship for me." (HSB)
HSB Note: "That was after the 5-foot-11, 198-pound Robinson made 115 tackles at Navarro, the most in the nation for any JC defensive back last year. It made him seem like a good candidate as a replacement for safety Leonard Peters, who is now with the New York Jets."
About how he has been working with E-Rob, Patek said:
"We go in coach's office and go over stuff on the board. He seems to be picking it up and coming out on the field he's showing he's learned it. He seems to be working pretty hard. That's a good trait, hard worker." (HSB)
Note: It is interesting that Patek, E-Rob, Lewis, and Newbery all played in the same JC conference and could comprise the entire starting secondary for UH at times this season.
Praising E-Rob, his JC coach Ray Woodard said:
"He was the best defensive player on our team. Because he could cover so much ground and he was so good at coming up to the line from deep, I was able to do a lot of different things with our defense. Also a great character guy. We're really going to miss him." (HSB)
JJ praised E-Rob at his news conference on letter-of-intent day:
"He's the real deal. We had a need there with Leonard leaving and we think he will be an impact player for us this season. Being from junior college he's a little bit older and more mature. His size and speed is a little different than what we've been used to." (HSB)
About growing up in South Oak Cliff, one of the toughest neighborhoods in Dallas, E-Rob said:
"I ran with a hard-head crew. I stayed in trouble. I didn't start playing (football) until my junior year of high school. I knew if I stayed in the streets I was going to end up in jail or dead or something. I took the positive road and stuck with (football). And it got me here, and I'm working to make a success of myself." (HSB)
Loving the family atmosphere of the UH team, E-Rob said:
"I enjoy the players. Everybody's like family. Coming from Navarro, we didn't have that kind of bond. I didn't really hang out with the players, I had just a few guys I'd hang out with. But everybody here is like family. When I was in high school and at my JC, we had good players but we didn't win a lot of games. I was like, 'I'll sacrifice, but I want to win.' I knew Hawaii was winning, and I knew there's an opening for a safety." (HSB)
About the competition between E-Rob, Monteilh, and Desmond Thomas for the starting safety spot alongside him, Patek said:
"(The starting spot is) there. If you want it, it's there. It's all a matter of how hard you work. That's how it was when I came here. There were guys in front of me, but Coach said, it's there, go get it." (HSB)
"He could be a huge, huge key for us." (HSB)
HSB Note: " 'E-Rob' is a 5-foot-11, 198-pound junior college transfer from Texas. He is among several candidates to fill the position vacated by Leonard Peters, who is now with the New York Jets. Robinson's a hard hitter, who has been timed at less than 4.5 seconds in the 40."
About how he ended up at UH, E-Rob said:
"Coach Jeff (Reinebold) just found me. Oak Cliff (Dallas), Navarro Junior College (Corsicana, Texas). I was being highly recruited at first, then I hurt my ACL in 2005 and a lot of schools didn't want to take a chance with me. Then Coach Jeff showed up and told me they had a scholarship for me." (HSB)
HSB Note: "That was after the 5-foot-11, 198-pound Robinson made 115 tackles at Navarro, the most in the nation for any JC defensive back last year. It made him seem like a good candidate as a replacement for safety Leonard Peters, who is now with the New York Jets."
About how he has been working with E-Rob, Patek said:
"We go in coach's office and go over stuff on the board. He seems to be picking it up and coming out on the field he's showing he's learned it. He seems to be working pretty hard. That's a good trait, hard worker." (HSB)
Note: It is interesting that Patek, E-Rob, Lewis, and Newbery all played in the same JC conference and could comprise the entire starting secondary for UH at times this season.
Praising E-Rob, his JC coach Ray Woodard said:
"He was the best defensive player on our team. Because he could cover so much ground and he was so good at coming up to the line from deep, I was able to do a lot of different things with our defense. Also a great character guy. We're really going to miss him." (HSB)
JJ praised E-Rob at his news conference on letter-of-intent day:
"He's the real deal. We had a need there with Leonard leaving and we think he will be an impact player for us this season. Being from junior college he's a little bit older and more mature. His size and speed is a little different than what we've been used to." (HSB)
About growing up in South Oak Cliff, one of the toughest neighborhoods in Dallas, E-Rob said:
"I ran with a hard-head crew. I stayed in trouble. I didn't start playing (football) until my junior year of high school. I knew if I stayed in the streets I was going to end up in jail or dead or something. I took the positive road and stuck with (football). And it got me here, and I'm working to make a success of myself." (HSB)
Loving the family atmosphere of the UH team, E-Rob said:
"I enjoy the players. Everybody's like family. Coming from Navarro, we didn't have that kind of bond. I didn't really hang out with the players, I had just a few guys I'd hang out with. But everybody here is like family. When I was in high school and at my JC, we had good players but we didn't win a lot of games. I was like, 'I'll sacrifice, but I want to win.' I knew Hawaii was winning, and I knew there's an opening for a safety." (HSB)
About the competition between E-Rob, Monteilh, and Desmond Thomas for the starting safety spot alongside him, Patek said:
"(The starting spot is) there. If you want it, it's there. It's all a matter of how hard you work. That's how it was when I came here. There were guys in front of me, but Coach said, it's there, go get it." (HSB)
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Quotes about Samson at 1st team C at Miami
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2007/06/10/a16b_finsnotes_0610.html
About having rookies Samson and Mormino in their 1st team OL, Cam Cameron said:
"The most pleasing thing is it hasn't been too big for them. We are still evolving in the offensive line and it's nice to see young men who come in and just play ball and it isn't too big for them." (PBP)
Note: The practice after Cameron said this, Mormino made a mistake and was replaced at starting LG. He was still the 2nd team LG in the following practice too. Samson kept the starting C spot the whole time.
Hoping to hold onto the starting C spot, Samson said:
"It's going to be kind of hard if they put me back on second string. But I'm just trying to stay in that first string." (PBP)
PBP Note: "Satele, who went to the University of Hawaii, admitted that his rise has happened "kind of fast." In fact, both Satele and Mormino, who was a standout at Central Michigan, found themselves fighting a case of the nerves when they first lined up with the likes of Chris Chambers, Marty Booker, Ronnie Brown and Vernon Carey."
Interesting history note about Cameron and Houk's (OL coach) success rebuliding the OL in San Diego:
PBP Note: "In 2004, the Chargers were coming off a 4-12 season. Thanks in part to the play of two rookies on the offensive line, center Nick Hardwick (a third-round pick) and right tackle Shane Olivea (a seventh-rounder), the Chargers finished the season 12-4 and won the AFC West division."
Note: Samson is now Miami's center and was taken in the 3rd round also. Mormino was taken in the 6th round...there are a lot of similarities here.
About having rookies Samson and Mormino in their 1st team OL, Cam Cameron said:
"The most pleasing thing is it hasn't been too big for them. We are still evolving in the offensive line and it's nice to see young men who come in and just play ball and it isn't too big for them." (PBP)
Note: The practice after Cameron said this, Mormino made a mistake and was replaced at starting LG. He was still the 2nd team LG in the following practice too. Samson kept the starting C spot the whole time.
Hoping to hold onto the starting C spot, Samson said:
"It's going to be kind of hard if they put me back on second string. But I'm just trying to stay in that first string." (PBP)
PBP Note: "Satele, who went to the University of Hawaii, admitted that his rise has happened "kind of fast." In fact, both Satele and Mormino, who was a standout at Central Michigan, found themselves fighting a case of the nerves when they first lined up with the likes of Chris Chambers, Marty Booker, Ronnie Brown and Vernon Carey."
Interesting history note about Cameron and Houk's (OL coach) success rebuliding the OL in San Diego:
PBP Note: "In 2004, the Chargers were coming off a 4-12 season. Thanks in part to the play of two rookies on the offensive line, center Nick Hardwick (a third-round pick) and right tackle Shane Olivea (a seventh-rounder), the Chargers finished the season 12-4 and won the AFC West division."
Note: Samson is now Miami's center and was taken in the 3rd round also. Mormino was taken in the 6th round...there are a lot of similarities here.
More about the failure to get a 13th game
After the reached their 3rd drop dead date, HF said:
"We've been working on it for so long. I'm not going to wait any longer." (HA)
About the 3 teams that have been considering their offer since May, HF said:
"They've had some ample time to come forward. I'm not into begging. I just had it." (HA)
Not wanting to name the 2 teams or even the conferences they are in, HF said:
"I just can't do that. There could be some wounds there." (HA)
About the 12 teams he contacted about their 2 open dates, HF said:
"Every single AD wanted to do it. There was opposition in the ranks." (HA)
Sad that they didn't get a 13th game, Patek said:
"It's a little disappointing. Knowing all of the guys are competitive, we wanted that 13th game. We wanted to get a Michigan game to show what we've got. We've got to prepare for the season and the games ahead of us. We can't be wishing for anything else now." (HA)
Frustrated that they didn't get a 13th game, Solomon Elimunian said:
"We wanted more games. We all did. It's not our fault a lot of teams don't want to play us. I can see why teams don't want to play us. We have a lot of great players, like Colt (Brennan), Davone (Bess) and Ryan (Grice-Mullins). We're all frustrated, but there's nothing we can do. If that's what we've got, that's what we've got. We'll try to win all 12." (HA)
Expecting criticism for the scheduling failure, HF said:
"Criticism will always be there. I just hope people will understand we kept plugging away to the end. Conceivably, we could keep trying, but we don't want to spin our wheels." (HSB)
Putting his best spin on the situation, HF said:
"It's not the end of the world that we don't have 13 games. We have some strategic byes that can help the team." (HSB)
HSB note: "And now we know the kind of club Frazier has in his bag, and hopefully he does now, too, and adjusts accordingly. That seemed to be part of the problem, in this scenario, that he'd been operating under a false premise of how much influence he has (though you can't really blame him, with the number of "most influential" lists on which he's appeared)."
"We've been working on it for so long. I'm not going to wait any longer." (HA)
About the 3 teams that have been considering their offer since May, HF said:
"They've had some ample time to come forward. I'm not into begging. I just had it." (HA)
Not wanting to name the 2 teams or even the conferences they are in, HF said:
"I just can't do that. There could be some wounds there." (HA)
About the 12 teams he contacted about their 2 open dates, HF said:
"Every single AD wanted to do it. There was opposition in the ranks." (HA)
Sad that they didn't get a 13th game, Patek said:
"It's a little disappointing. Knowing all of the guys are competitive, we wanted that 13th game. We wanted to get a Michigan game to show what we've got. We've got to prepare for the season and the games ahead of us. We can't be wishing for anything else now." (HA)
Frustrated that they didn't get a 13th game, Solomon Elimunian said:
"We wanted more games. We all did. It's not our fault a lot of teams don't want to play us. I can see why teams don't want to play us. We have a lot of great players, like Colt (Brennan), Davone (Bess) and Ryan (Grice-Mullins). We're all frustrated, but there's nothing we can do. If that's what we've got, that's what we've got. We'll try to win all 12." (HA)
Expecting criticism for the scheduling failure, HF said:
"Criticism will always be there. I just hope people will understand we kept plugging away to the end. Conceivably, we could keep trying, but we don't want to spin our wheels." (HSB)
Putting his best spin on the situation, HF said:
"It's not the end of the world that we don't have 13 games. We have some strategic byes that can help the team." (HSB)
HSB note: "And now we know the kind of club Frazier has in his bag, and hopefully he does now, too, and adjusts accordingly. That seemed to be part of the problem, in this scenario, that he'd been operating under a false premise of how much influence he has (though you can't really blame him, with the number of "most influential" lists on which he's appeared)."
Friday, June 8, 2007
UH officially has a 12 game season
Confirming the 12 game season, HF said:
"After a long and exhaustive process that included discussions with several schools, no team we targeted for a 13th game would agree to play at UH in 2007. Therefore, we will play a 12-game schedule this season. I want to thank WAC Commissioner Karl Benson and ESPN Vice President Dave Brown for their assistance in trying to identify a fifth contest for national television. We look forward to the exposure UH will receive from the four games already scheduled for ESPN or ESPN 2." (HA)
Putting the best spin on the missing game, HF said:
"As coach (June) Jones stated last week, we will utilize the two open dates to prepare for the last stretch of games, which includes three tough WAC opponents, along with Washington." (HA)
"After a long and exhaustive process that included discussions with several schools, no team we targeted for a 13th game would agree to play at UH in 2007. Therefore, we will play a 12-game schedule this season. I want to thank WAC Commissioner Karl Benson and ESPN Vice President Dave Brown for their assistance in trying to identify a fifth contest for national television. We look forward to the exposure UH will receive from the four games already scheduled for ESPN or ESPN 2." (HA)
Putting the best spin on the missing game, HF said:
"As coach (June) Jones stated last week, we will utilize the two open dates to prepare for the last stretch of games, which includes three tough WAC opponents, along with Washington." (HA)
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Quotes about Nate
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/all-eagles-jun06-cn,0,6556285.story
About how Hunt or Nate could have a chance to contribute this season, Eagles OC Marty Mornhinweg said:
"Either one of those players [Hunt or Ilaoa] has an opportunity to help us in his rookie year. [Taking advantage] of the opportunity will be up to the individual player." (Morning Call)
About how they could use situational substitutions for the rookie RBs, Mornhinweg said:
"We do a lot of [situational substitutions], so it could be 'situational' helping us. It could be more. It's up to that individual player." (MC)
About how Hunt or Nate could have a chance to contribute this season, Eagles OC Marty Mornhinweg said:
"Either one of those players [Hunt or Ilaoa] has an opportunity to help us in his rookie year. [Taking advantage] of the opportunity will be up to the individual player." (Morning Call)
About how they could use situational substitutions for the rookie RBs, Mornhinweg said:
"We do a lot of [situational substitutions], so it could be 'situational' helping us. It could be more. It's up to that individual player." (MC)
Coaching contract update
About how they have started working on JJ's contract, HF said:
"I've already seen a draft of it. I think we'll start out with it (being) a multi-year contract and go from there." (HSB)
Asked for more details, HF said:
"That's a conversation I'll have with the coach." (HSB)
About how negotiations could go into 2008 if it isn't done by 9/1, HF said:
"Some people don't want to negotiate while the season's going on." (HSB)
HF said that Nash's salary will be:
"north of $200,000" (HSB)
Coach Nash said that he is ready to sign his contract:
"The union is doing some things and we're waiting for them to sign off on it." (HSB)
HF said that the issue with the union is resolved:
"He should be getting the contract soon." (HSB)
"I've already seen a draft of it. I think we'll start out with it (being) a multi-year contract and go from there." (HSB)
Asked for more details, HF said:
"That's a conversation I'll have with the coach." (HSB)
About how negotiations could go into 2008 if it isn't done by 9/1, HF said:
"Some people don't want to negotiate while the season's going on." (HSB)
HF said that Nash's salary will be:
"north of $200,000" (HSB)
Coach Nash said that he is ready to sign his contract:
"The union is doing some things and we're waiting for them to sign off on it." (HSB)
HF said that the issue with the union is resolved:
"He should be getting the contract soon." (HSB)
Schedule deadline pushed back again
HF said that 1 of the 2 teams he has offers out to for the 13th game is:
"half in the door, half out the door." (HA)
About the $700k offer out to the BCS conference school, HF said:
"It is more money than many teams would receive even for an appearance in a bowl game. We've had some astronomical numbers out there." (HA)
HF said that the offer to the non-BCS conference school:
"won't be that much." (HA)
HF said that 1 of the 2 teams is getting:
"cold feet." (HSB)
HF said that the number of teams they are dealing with is down to:
"one and a half." (HSB)
About his May 31 "drop dead" date he told the legislature, HF said:
"You've got ADs trying to convince their football coaches to do it." (HA)
HF said that because WAC commisioner Karl Benson leaves for work tomorrow:
"we will announce one way or the other" (HA)
"It's: Who wants to make a decision? At this point, we're not going to sweeten the pot any more or do anything differently. We're just going to let the balls fall where they may." (HA)
"Karl Benson's going on vacation on Friday. I told him if we didn't have anything done at the middle of this week or toward the end of this week we're just gonna go with 12 and we'll have everything resolved by Friday. People have got to make a decision one way or another. So at this point I'm not going to hold us up anymore. So it will be 48 hours. One (school's) got cold feet. So we'll go with one-and-a-half and we'll let you know Friday." (HSB)
About how he wants to schedule a 1AA team every year, HF said:
"It's called a 'W.' No question you want to do that." (HA)
About future scheduling, HF said:
"The year I need one I'm done; I'm just waiting for a contract. Our goal is, by the end of December, we're going to be flush" through 2011." (HA)
About how the team will probably stay in Houston between La Tech and UNLV games this season, HF:
"We have looked at it and we're doing an analysis on the costs and everything else. We haven't decided yet." (HA)
Unsure what role he'll have for the 2008 China Olympics:
"I suspect I'll get some calls on certain things just because I was on that board for 22 years. I get some calls from time to time when specific topics come up. But I won't be the chef." (HSB)
About the new parking plan for Aloha Stadium HF said:
"I've had several conversations with (new stadium manager) Scott Chan. I would say we are in a real good sea change as relates to conversations with him about parking. We have a new parking plan we hope enables us to get people off the streets sooner and into the parking spaces." (HSB)
"half in the door, half out the door." (HA)
About the $700k offer out to the BCS conference school, HF said:
"It is more money than many teams would receive even for an appearance in a bowl game. We've had some astronomical numbers out there." (HA)
HF said that the offer to the non-BCS conference school:
"won't be that much." (HA)
HF said that 1 of the 2 teams is getting:
"cold feet." (HSB)
HF said that the number of teams they are dealing with is down to:
"one and a half." (HSB)
About his May 31 "drop dead" date he told the legislature, HF said:
"You've got ADs trying to convince their football coaches to do it." (HA)
HF said that because WAC commisioner Karl Benson leaves for work tomorrow:
"we will announce one way or the other" (HA)
"It's: Who wants to make a decision? At this point, we're not going to sweeten the pot any more or do anything differently. We're just going to let the balls fall where they may." (HA)
"Karl Benson's going on vacation on Friday. I told him if we didn't have anything done at the middle of this week or toward the end of this week we're just gonna go with 12 and we'll have everything resolved by Friday. People have got to make a decision one way or another. So at this point I'm not going to hold us up anymore. So it will be 48 hours. One (school's) got cold feet. So we'll go with one-and-a-half and we'll let you know Friday." (HSB)
About how he wants to schedule a 1AA team every year, HF said:
"It's called a 'W.' No question you want to do that." (HA)
About future scheduling, HF said:
"The year I need one I'm done; I'm just waiting for a contract. Our goal is, by the end of December, we're going to be flush" through 2011." (HA)
About how the team will probably stay in Houston between La Tech and UNLV games this season, HF:
"We have looked at it and we're doing an analysis on the costs and everything else. We haven't decided yet." (HA)
Unsure what role he'll have for the 2008 China Olympics:
"I suspect I'll get some calls on certain things just because I was on that board for 22 years. I get some calls from time to time when specific topics come up. But I won't be the chef." (HSB)
About the new parking plan for Aloha Stadium HF said:
"I've had several conversations with (new stadium manager) Scott Chan. I would say we are in a real good sea change as relates to conversations with him about parking. We have a new parking plan we hope enables us to get people off the streets sooner and into the parking spaces." (HSB)
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Quotes about Nate after rookie minicamp
http://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/pro/nfl/eagles/story/7482051p-7377044c.html
Old article with maybe some new quotes from Nate.
About the difference between their rookie minicamp and the earlier minicamp, Nate said:
“The first camp (in early May) with the veterans was tough. All the rookies were bug-eyed and everything was getting thrown at us real fast. This one is different because we're all on the same page. We're all in this thing together.” (Press of Atlantic City)
About his different responsibilities in the Eagles' offense, Nate said:
“The biggest thing is just getting a handle on the terminology and what the lingo means in this offense. Offensive concepts are all pretty much the same, so it's just understanding what certain things mean. Playing running back is different here, though. At Hawaii, my first responsibility in the passing game was to block and protect our golden boy (Rainbows quarterback Colt Brennan). Here, I go through my checkdowns and then go out and catch the ball.” (Press of Atlantic City)
Old article with maybe some new quotes from Nate.
About the difference between their rookie minicamp and the earlier minicamp, Nate said:
“The first camp (in early May) with the veterans was tough. All the rookies were bug-eyed and everything was getting thrown at us real fast. This one is different because we're all on the same page. We're all in this thing together.” (Press of Atlantic City)
About his different responsibilities in the Eagles' offense, Nate said:
“The biggest thing is just getting a handle on the terminology and what the lingo means in this offense. Offensive concepts are all pretty much the same, so it's just understanding what certain things mean. Playing running back is different here, though. At Hawaii, my first responsibility in the passing game was to block and protect our golden boy (Rainbows quarterback Colt Brennan). Here, I go through my checkdowns and then go out and catch the ball.” (Press of Atlantic City)
Quotes about the UH coaches being instructors at the PIAA camp
http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/06/sports/story05.html
About the teaching they will do at the camp, QB coach Dan Morrison said:
"We'll work on basic techniques and fundamentals of throwing. I'm sure we'll do some seven on seven, too." (HSB)
About sticking with the basics, especially for the age 5-12 group, LB coach Cal Lee said:
"Just fundamentals and make it fun for the kids. We'll teach them basics and let them run around with the ball. You really get down to the nitty-gritty basic fundamentals." (HSB)
HSB Note: "UH coaches have been instructors in various camps, but this is the first time they are doing so en masse in seven years, said Doris Sullivan of PIAA. Warriors head coach June Jones is slated to make an appearance at the first session for the high school age participants. Assistant coaches will provide one-on-one instruction for both age groups."
About the teaching they will do at the camp, QB coach Dan Morrison said:
"We'll work on basic techniques and fundamentals of throwing. I'm sure we'll do some seven on seven, too." (HSB)
About sticking with the basics, especially for the age 5-12 group, LB coach Cal Lee said:
"Just fundamentals and make it fun for the kids. We'll teach them basics and let them run around with the ball. You really get down to the nitty-gritty basic fundamentals." (HSB)
HSB Note: "UH coaches have been instructors in various camps, but this is the first time they are doing so en masse in seven years, said Doris Sullivan of PIAA. Warriors head coach June Jones is slated to make an appearance at the first session for the high school age participants. Assistant coaches will provide one-on-one instruction for both age groups."
Quotes about Graunke's injury recovery
http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/06/sports/story04.html
About recovering from the injury to his throwing hand, Graunke said:
"I don't feel like I've lost any zip. Everything feels normal and good to go." (HSB)
About resuming drills and weightlifting, Graunke said:
"Last week I started lifting again, and it got really sore after the first day. This week, two-for-two (weightlifting sessions) and no problem. And my arm and hand feels fine after throwing, three or four times now." (HSB)
About recovering from the injury to his throwing hand, Graunke said:
"I don't feel like I've lost any zip. Everything feels normal and good to go." (HSB)
About resuming drills and weightlifting, Graunke said:
"Last week I started lifting again, and it got really sore after the first day. This week, two-for-two (weightlifting sessions) and no problem. And my arm and hand feels fine after throwing, three or four times now." (HSB)
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Quote about Ashley Lelie
Thank you to Tombo (uhfootball.blogspot.com) for this article link!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/06/05/SPGN2Q7PPO1.DTL
Happy that his injury occurred early and that he'll be better soon, Lelie said:
"I'm just glad I'll still be able to get on track. I'm glad this didn't happen in training camp." (SF Chronicle)
SFC Note: "the team hopes that Lelie, who signed a two-year, $4.3 million deal in March, uses his speed to draw the defense's attention on game days. Lelie is the team's designated deep threat, with his long stride and career average of 17.5 yards per catch. So far, he's getting a slow start on his 49ers career, while younger receivers nip at his heels...Lelie provides something that others in the 49ers' receiving corps don't, and that's speed. Even if Lelie doesn't catch 60 passes this year, the threat of his speed changes a defense. Many teams will have to devote a safety to his side to avoid giving up a long play."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/06/05/SPGN2Q7PPO1.DTL
Happy that his injury occurred early and that he'll be better soon, Lelie said:
"I'm just glad I'll still be able to get on track. I'm glad this didn't happen in training camp." (SF Chronicle)
SFC Note: "the team hopes that Lelie, who signed a two-year, $4.3 million deal in March, uses his speed to draw the defense's attention on game days. Lelie is the team's designated deep threat, with his long stride and career average of 17.5 yards per catch. So far, he's getting a slow start on his 49ers career, while younger receivers nip at his heels...Lelie provides something that others in the 49ers' receiving corps don't, and that's speed. Even if Lelie doesn't catch 60 passes this year, the threat of his speed changes a defense. Many teams will have to devote a safety to his side to avoid giving up a long play."
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Mel Purcell Quotes from shortly after he was drafted
http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/117792254864010.xml&coll=2&thispage=2
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"He played opposite [Ikaika Alama-Francis] under defensive coordinator Jerry Glanville [at Hawaii]. Alama-Francis was a second-round pick, but we felt Melila was a better 3-4 prospect." (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/17156281.htm
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"When you watch him on tape... Purcell looked like a legitimate 3-4 (defense) fit." (Akron Beacon Journal)
http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=17&ID=351341&r=16&subCategoryID=
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"He was a good run stuffer in one of the few collegiate 3-4 defenses. His coordinator was former NFL defensive guru Jerry Glanville." (Canton Repository)
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"He played opposite [Ikaika Alama-Francis] under defensive coordinator Jerry Glanville [at Hawaii]. Alama-Francis was a second-round pick, but we felt Melila was a better 3-4 prospect." (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/17156281.htm
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"When you watch him on tape... Purcell looked like a legitimate 3-4 (defense) fit." (Akron Beacon Journal)
http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=17&ID=351341&r=16&subCategoryID=
About Mel Purcell, Browns GM Phil Savage said:
"He was a good run stuffer in one of the few collegiate 3-4 defenses. His coordinator was former NFL defensive guru Jerry Glanville." (Canton Repository)
Quotes from Mel Purcell
http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/03/sports/story03.html
Once again being asked about how he was at Anna Miller's with his parents during the draft, Mel:
"I wasn't worried about the draft or anything like that. I was at Anna Miller's at the time, eating with my parents. I was just sitting there, chilling with my family, having a good time, and thinking, 'If I get a call, I get it, and if not we'll just settle with free agency.' " (HSB)
About being taken by Cleveland in the 6th round, Mel said:
"It felt good. It was the greatest feeling I ever had." (HSB)
About the DL rookies they took late in the draft, Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said:
"With the defensive linemen that we took on the second day we kind of figured those guys would be projects for us, and so far I think that's the case. It's always hard to evaluate linemen in shorts. You cannot really evaluate linemen in shorts because that position is a position that there's contact on every play and it's hard to have contact here in shorts." (HSB)
Asked if he knew much about the Browns or the city of Cleveland before he was drafted, Mel said:
"No, not really. I heard good things about them. I never thought that they would consider me as one of their players, but I'm just happy to be here. There's a lot of great people here." (HSB)
Asked what minicamp has been like, Mel said:
"It's good. I'm just learning from the vets and stuff, just asking them questions. They're giving me advice, telling me what to do. Basically, everything's just going fast and I'm just trying my best to keep up with the pace. But it's going pretty good." (HSB)
About what was the biggest adjustment he had to make, Mel said:
"I would say a lot of things. I'm just adjusting to the new environment and stuff like that -- the weather, the food, the people and everything, but it's been good. Some of the players who are used to playing in the pros, I talked with them and they said the speed of things just goes fast. If you slow down you're going to miss out on a lot of things. It's going fast so I'm just trying to stay in the meeting rooms, watching films and paying attention to my notes." (HSB)
Asked how playing in Hawaii helpe prepare him for the NFL, Mel said:
"They do run similar things, but different terminology, different techniques. I'm into the system, but I just need to know it better." (HSB)
Asked what advice the UH coaches gave him, Mel said:
"They just told me to just go 110 percent. Don't look back on anything and don't have any regrets. Don't take it easy. This is a job interview for a lot of us so we've got to put up our best impression." (HSB)
Asked who has been the biggest help to him in minicamp, Mel said:
"Right now, everybody, the whole D-line has been a big part. If they see that something's wrong they'll come and tell me and tell me stuff I need to work on, like my footwork, they're teaching me a whole bunch of stuff so basically all the D-linemen and the coaches getting on me and telling me what I need to do." (HSB)
Asked what it is like to work with a rising star in the NFL in LB Kamerion Wimbley, Mel said:
"It's cool. It was kind of hard working as a D-end with him, but he gives us advice so it's good that he's helping some of the new guys, too." (HSB)
Asked what it is like to be a rookie, Mel said:
"It's like the same thing as the first year in college. It takes time to get to know everybody. Right now, it's kind of hard. Basically, right now, I'm trying to take that starting role from someone else so it's a fight out here. It's a dogfight out here. But being a rookie is just the same old thing -- you've just got to do your part and just show up." (HSB)
Asked what hiis goals are, Mel said:
"Right now, I'm just trying to make the team -- that's the most important part. I'm trying to make the team and trying to help the team in whatever they need me to do. I'll do it. I know a lot of the guys, that's how they make the team is through special teams. I never got too much playing time on special teams in my life but right now I'm taking a couple reps." (HSB)
Asked what kind of impact he thinks he can make, Mel said:
"They told me, 'You've just got to show up.' So right now I'm just helping them out on special teams. They've already got guys for the D-line, but they need some guys to toughen up the special teams, so whenever they need me to go in, I'm just going to take that chance." (HSB)
Once again being asked about how he was at Anna Miller's with his parents during the draft, Mel:
"I wasn't worried about the draft or anything like that. I was at Anna Miller's at the time, eating with my parents. I was just sitting there, chilling with my family, having a good time, and thinking, 'If I get a call, I get it, and if not we'll just settle with free agency.' " (HSB)
About being taken by Cleveland in the 6th round, Mel said:
"It felt good. It was the greatest feeling I ever had." (HSB)
About the DL rookies they took late in the draft, Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said:
"With the defensive linemen that we took on the second day we kind of figured those guys would be projects for us, and so far I think that's the case. It's always hard to evaluate linemen in shorts. You cannot really evaluate linemen in shorts because that position is a position that there's contact on every play and it's hard to have contact here in shorts." (HSB)
Asked if he knew much about the Browns or the city of Cleveland before he was drafted, Mel said:
"No, not really. I heard good things about them. I never thought that they would consider me as one of their players, but I'm just happy to be here. There's a lot of great people here." (HSB)
Asked what minicamp has been like, Mel said:
"It's good. I'm just learning from the vets and stuff, just asking them questions. They're giving me advice, telling me what to do. Basically, everything's just going fast and I'm just trying my best to keep up with the pace. But it's going pretty good." (HSB)
About what was the biggest adjustment he had to make, Mel said:
"I would say a lot of things. I'm just adjusting to the new environment and stuff like that -- the weather, the food, the people and everything, but it's been good. Some of the players who are used to playing in the pros, I talked with them and they said the speed of things just goes fast. If you slow down you're going to miss out on a lot of things. It's going fast so I'm just trying to stay in the meeting rooms, watching films and paying attention to my notes." (HSB)
Asked how playing in Hawaii helpe prepare him for the NFL, Mel said:
"They do run similar things, but different terminology, different techniques. I'm into the system, but I just need to know it better." (HSB)
Asked what advice the UH coaches gave him, Mel said:
"They just told me to just go 110 percent. Don't look back on anything and don't have any regrets. Don't take it easy. This is a job interview for a lot of us so we've got to put up our best impression." (HSB)
Asked who has been the biggest help to him in minicamp, Mel said:
"Right now, everybody, the whole D-line has been a big part. If they see that something's wrong they'll come and tell me and tell me stuff I need to work on, like my footwork, they're teaching me a whole bunch of stuff so basically all the D-linemen and the coaches getting on me and telling me what I need to do." (HSB)
Asked what it is like to work with a rising star in the NFL in LB Kamerion Wimbley, Mel said:
"It's cool. It was kind of hard working as a D-end with him, but he gives us advice so it's good that he's helping some of the new guys, too." (HSB)
Asked what it is like to be a rookie, Mel said:
"It's like the same thing as the first year in college. It takes time to get to know everybody. Right now, it's kind of hard. Basically, right now, I'm trying to take that starting role from someone else so it's a fight out here. It's a dogfight out here. But being a rookie is just the same old thing -- you've just got to do your part and just show up." (HSB)
Asked what hiis goals are, Mel said:
"Right now, I'm just trying to make the team -- that's the most important part. I'm trying to make the team and trying to help the team in whatever they need me to do. I'll do it. I know a lot of the guys, that's how they make the team is through special teams. I never got too much playing time on special teams in my life but right now I'm taking a couple reps." (HSB)
Asked what kind of impact he thinks he can make, Mel said:
"They told me, 'You've just got to show up.' So right now I'm just helping them out on special teams. They've already got guys for the D-line, but they need some guys to toughen up the special teams, so whenever they need me to go in, I'm just going to take that chance." (HSB)
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Quotes about how Travis LaBoy lost weight
http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070602/SPORTS01/706020346/1027
About the 13 pounds he lost (he was 278 last season during training camp), Travis said:
"When I came out of college, I weighed 263, and before last year (one of my coaches) wanted me to get a little bigger, but I got a little too big, I think. Now I am just trying to get comfortable, and trying to figure out where I play the best. I'm not a sports trainer, but I feel better.'' (Tennesseean)
About the premium he places on speed over size (sounds like GM), Titans DC Jim Schwartz said:
"My thought with those guys has always been — weigh as much as you can, to run the fastest that you can. In other words, if you can gain 10 pounds and it doesn't affect your speed and quickness, then gain 10 pounds. But if you gain 10 pounds and you lose a tenth on your 40, then lose the weight. As a personal philosophy, I like big and fast. I would rather have fast than big and slow." (Tennessean)
About the 13 pounds he lost (he was 278 last season during training camp), Travis said:
"When I came out of college, I weighed 263, and before last year (one of my coaches) wanted me to get a little bigger, but I got a little too big, I think. Now I am just trying to get comfortable, and trying to figure out where I play the best. I'm not a sports trainer, but I feel better.'' (Tennesseean)
About the premium he places on speed over size (sounds like GM), Titans DC Jim Schwartz said:
"My thought with those guys has always been — weigh as much as you can, to run the fastest that you can. In other words, if you can gain 10 pounds and it doesn't affect your speed and quickness, then gain 10 pounds. But if you gain 10 pounds and you lose a tenth on your 40, then lose the weight. As a personal philosophy, I like big and fast. I would rather have fast than big and slow." (Tennessean)
Friday, June 1, 2007
Quotes about the ongoing schedule saga
HF said that he was forgetting about the "drop-dead" date and would give it until:
"the middle of next week" (HA)
"If we were to start our (season) today, we'd play 12 games." (HA)
HF said that he has proposals out to 2 D-1A schools:
"but I won't go past the middle of next week. Either people are going to get on board or we're done." (HA)
Asked about how he told the legislature that his "drop-dead" date for the schedule was yesterday, HF said:
"I'm responding to what I said I was going to do when we were at the capitol." (HA)
"I'm mindful of the May 31 deadline I set earlier this month, so I wanted to provide our fans an update. However, the teams considering our offer are not operating on that same deadline. Currently, we have 12 games and we are prepared to move forward based on that. If a 13th game comes to fruition, we will add it, as well as a fifth national telecast to our 2007 schedule." (HSB)
HF said that the possibilities of adding a Pac-10 team to the schedule is gone:
"Washington State and Oregon State were the most logical." (HA)
HF said that negotiations between the 2 teams is:
"still a partnership between us, ESPN and the (Western Athletic) conference." (HA)
Asked if either team would take the deal ($700k, some coming from ESPN) for the 13th game, HF said:
"I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine. We're still having some talks, and the commissioner (Karl Benson of the Western Athletic Conference) is still involved." (HSB)
About how getting a team at this late date is not about money, HF said:
"At this point it really isn't going to be the money that is gonna get a team. It is gonna be who wants to play us. As far as money is concerned, we're in the ballpark where we should be." (HA)
Ruling out the Nov. 3 open date, HF said:
"We're zeroing in on Oct. 20." (HSB)
About the schedule, JJ said:
"The current schedule (with two byes) will help us gear up for the home stretch where we play Fresno State, at Nevada, Boise State and Washington. I don't really have a feeling either way. There's still some things in the works, so maybe we get a 13th game. We'll just line up and play them either way." (HSB)
Colt said that a 12-game schedule provides:
"a great opportunity to run the table." (HSB)
About the possibility of a 13th game on national TV, Colt said:
"another big game on (national) TV. But we've got plenty to be excited about with Fresno, Boise and Washington at home. Me and some of the guys were just talking about it, the preseason polls and how someone has us predicted for the Sugar Bowl. What could be better than us running the table and getting into a big-time bowl game?" (HSB)
Asked if their schedule woes made him regret his choice to stay at UH, Colt said:
"Nah, I don't think it does. That decision revolved around some other things." (HSB)
"the middle of next week" (HA)
"If we were to start our (season) today, we'd play 12 games." (HA)
HF said that he has proposals out to 2 D-1A schools:
"but I won't go past the middle of next week. Either people are going to get on board or we're done." (HA)
Asked about how he told the legislature that his "drop-dead" date for the schedule was yesterday, HF said:
"I'm responding to what I said I was going to do when we were at the capitol." (HA)
"I'm mindful of the May 31 deadline I set earlier this month, so I wanted to provide our fans an update. However, the teams considering our offer are not operating on that same deadline. Currently, we have 12 games and we are prepared to move forward based on that. If a 13th game comes to fruition, we will add it, as well as a fifth national telecast to our 2007 schedule." (HSB)
HF said that the possibilities of adding a Pac-10 team to the schedule is gone:
"Washington State and Oregon State were the most logical." (HA)
HF said that negotiations between the 2 teams is:
"still a partnership between us, ESPN and the (Western Athletic) conference." (HA)
Asked if either team would take the deal ($700k, some coming from ESPN) for the 13th game, HF said:
"I don't know. Your guess is as good as mine. We're still having some talks, and the commissioner (Karl Benson of the Western Athletic Conference) is still involved." (HSB)
About how getting a team at this late date is not about money, HF said:
"At this point it really isn't going to be the money that is gonna get a team. It is gonna be who wants to play us. As far as money is concerned, we're in the ballpark where we should be." (HA)
Ruling out the Nov. 3 open date, HF said:
"We're zeroing in on Oct. 20." (HSB)
About the schedule, JJ said:
"The current schedule (with two byes) will help us gear up for the home stretch where we play Fresno State, at Nevada, Boise State and Washington. I don't really have a feeling either way. There's still some things in the works, so maybe we get a 13th game. We'll just line up and play them either way." (HSB)
Colt said that a 12-game schedule provides:
"a great opportunity to run the table." (HSB)
About the possibility of a 13th game on national TV, Colt said:
"another big game on (national) TV. But we've got plenty to be excited about with Fresno, Boise and Washington at home. Me and some of the guys were just talking about it, the preseason polls and how someone has us predicted for the Sugar Bowl. What could be better than us running the table and getting into a big-time bowl game?" (HSB)
Asked if their schedule woes made him regret his choice to stay at UH, Colt said:
"Nah, I don't think it does. That decision revolved around some other things." (HSB)
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