Idaho's CB Stanley Franks looks forward to facing UH's offense

Looking forward to facing UH's offense, All-WAC CB Stanley Franks said:
"This right here is a cornerback's dream. With as much as they throw the ball ... it's definitely a cornerback's dream." (Idaho Statesman)


About UH's offense, Idaho coach Akey said:
"They're very good at what they do." (IS)


About how they need to have Franks' fearless attitude to face UH, Akey said:
"One of the reasons Stanley Franks is a good corner is he plays with an air of confidence and he appreciates the challenge. That's what he looks forward to, and that's when he plays his best, is when things are coming at him." (IS)

IS Note: "So far, that hasn't been the case this season. Franks, who led the nation with nine interceptions last season, hasn't been tested much this year. He has one interception in Idaho's first four games."


About how teams don't pass to Franks' side, defensive coordinator Mark Criner said:
"People tend to go away from him. He got challenged against the6-6 kid (Ramses Barden) from Cal Poly, but I think he had only two balls thrown at him against USC." (IS)


About how teams don't try to pass to Franks' side, Keo said:
"It's funny because we joke around and laugh when teams try to throw at him because we know he's going to make a big play or they're just going to have to resnap it. After last year, it's expected they stay away from a guy like that. That's the smart thing to do." (IS)


About how UH will run their offense and not worry about individual players like Franks, Colt said:
"We have a lot of respect for Idaho's defense and saw how tough they played USC. Coach Jones prides himself on our offense and us just worrying about ourselves. As far as what our responsibilities are, when (Jones) calls the play, we have to drop back and read it. We've faced good talent before and we just have to take care of ourselves." (IS)

IS Note: "Franks has taken the lack of activity in stride. He did injure his knee in last week's loss to Northern Illinois and missed Tuesday's practice, but said he expects to play Saturday."


About how he cannot lose concentration when teams avoid throwing on his side, Franks said:
"I try to stay focused and try to make a play when they do come to my side." (IS)


About Franks, LB Jo Artis Ratti said:
"He has ‘little man syndrome,' so he talks a lot. We like hearing from him. He's a vocal, spiritual person over there who plays with a lot of emotion. We love having that because he brings a lot of spirit to the team." (IS)


About how they believe they have a chance vs. UH, Franks said:
"I'm the type of player, like Jo Artis and Shiloh, who believe that you have to play the game with passion. You've got to go out there and be enthusiastic whether you are making plays or have to pick guys up." (IS)


About how Idaho moved him to CB when he joined them after junior college, Franks (whose only D-IA offer was from Idaho) said:
"A lot of schools were concerned about my size (5-foot-7, 157 pounds) coming out of JC." (IS)

IS Note: "The move has been beneficial to both parties. Franks, who will graduate in December, has professional football aspirations. But he's not focusing on them until the end of the season."


Focused on UH, not the NFL, right now, Franks said:
"The main goal is to enter the WAC season and try to win this ballgame. I'll wait 'til after the season to start preparing for that or whatever God has in store for me." (IS)