Quotes from the local papers (Rausch appears to have won the backup QB spot)

Looking forward to playing against another team, Greg Alexander said:
"It'll be good to go out there Friday and go against different people. We'll finally be able to see if our hard work pays off." (HA)

About how Rausch took the majority of the backup QB snaps yesterday, seeming to indicate that he's ahead in the battle for the #2 QB job, Mac said:
"You have to report what you see." (HA)

"Brent took most of the reps today, but we're going to make up our mind today or tomorrow. Greg will get the majority (of the reps in practice), and the second guy will get plenty, but we like all three of them." (HSB)

Mac said that Rausch has improved significantly:
"since we started the competition. He's really stepped up to the challenge." (HA)

About how Rausch is better this season, Rolo said:
"I liked how he came into the season compared to last season. He gained more control of his arm. He's throwing to spots. He knows what type of throw needs to be thrown on most plays. He increased his offensive knowledge." (HA)

About how Rausch used to wait for a receiver to get open before he would throw the ball, Rolo said:
"Last year, he had to see something before throwing it. He's doing a better job of anticipating plays." (HA)

About how he can anticipate plays now and throw the ball sooner, Rausch said:
"I'm still not the best at it." (HA)

About how Moniz was able to get into the battle for the #2 QB spot, Rolo said:
"He put in the extra work in the film room. He came up on his own. He asks good questions. He naturally does what we're trying to teach. He's very focused." (HA)

About sitting out a year, Moniz said:
"I had to pick it up pretty fast to catch up with everybody's speed." (HA)

About how he doesn't stare at his primary receiver anymore, Greg Alexander said:
"I'm using my eyes to move (defenders)." (HA)

About Alexander's long throwing motion, Rolo said:
"The windup is not exactly what you're looking for in a quick-release quarterback. But as long as he makes the decision (where to throw) before pumping, seeing it before it happens, that will help him a lot as far as getting rid of the ball on time." (HA)

About being healthy enough to practice again, John Estes said:
"Excellente. It's good. I'm ready to go." (HA)

About missing three practices due to injury, Estes said:
"Fresh legs. I'm a little banged up, but I've been a lot more hurt before and I played." (HSB)

About how he will be able to practice soon, Fonoti said:
"I'll be playing this week. I'll be doing everything in my will to make sure I do." (HA)

About being diagnosed with a dislocated left knee cap, not as severe an injury as feared, and he will be able to play this season, Chris Leatigaga said:
"It all depends on how good the rehab is and how fast my leg reacts." (HA)

About how they cannot overlook Central Arkansas, Estes said:
"In 2004 we lost to (Florida Atlantic) and we had a pretty good team. We had good players, but if you're not ready to play you're going to get your (butt) kicked." (HSB)

HSB Note: "The Owls were in their first year of Division I membership that season, having just moved up from I-AA, and stunned the Warriors -- led by Tim Chang and Chad Owens -- in overtime at Aloha Stadium."

About their preparation for the season, Estes said:
"There's more attention to detail. We've had the whole summer to prepare for them, so we have to get a good week of work in and it started today. Now we're ready to roll." (HSB)

About Central Arkansas, Mac said:
"I think they're a dangerous team. What stands out is their athleticism, they have good schemes and they're well coached." (HSB)

About taking Central Arkansas seriously, R.J. Kiesel-Kauhane said:
"Their guys are Division I caliber. We have to make sure we're on top of our game and work from there. Once we set the foundation for the mood at practice it kind of continues to everybody. So if we provide a sense of urgency to these younger guys, they can follow where we're coming from." (HSB)

About Fonoti and Mana Silva missing practices on Friday and Sunday but being expected to be able to play this week, Mac said:
"They had little nicks, so we're just treating them pro-style trying to get them feeling real good for (Friday's game)." (HSB)

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