Quotations

«I was not mad at all, that didn't bother me one bit. I was in a game where we were up 42-0 at half, then ended up winning 49-42, so only being halftime, there was nothing wrong with what they did. Halftime is way too early for you to stop thinking about scoring.»

«Barry Alvarez showed a lot of class playing all his guys in the third and fourth quarters.»

«You build your offense around your quarterback. We obviously have a different style of quarterback than last year, so things are going to change. Walter (Washington) was essentially our running back last season....The style will change but not the total offense. We'll be similar in the passing game with a little more play-action.»

«Mendenhall is a very solid player that gives us a lot of speed.»

«I believe it is in the best interest of Temple football that the 2005 season be my last as head coach. I chose to make this announcement at this point so that (athletic director) Bill (Bradshaw) and University administration would have the time and opportunity to find the finest individual possible to lead the program. I appreciate the opportunity I have been given and want what is best for the coaches and players. Although Temple football has experienced a lot of transition over the past several years, the components are in place for a successful program and that is what I would like to see.»

«If this helps us win - and I can't guarantee it will - I think it's the best decision.»

«We tried everything we could do. At times it looked like we had [Hester] all defended, we got him surrounded. It's a real struggle to get them to the ground because they're great athletes.»

«I've been offered a better job coaching the 0-14 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.»

«I give our kids credit for fighting hard. We had some good practices this week.»

«For the first time, I think the components are in place. I think Temple will win.»