Iowa State Head Coach Dan McCarney Quotes
Nov 05, 2005 | General
On the game...
“We want to keep a couple football players in our prayers. Tim Dobbins’ grandmother passed away yesterday. She’s been like a second mother to him; we rallied around him. He was out there with a heavy heart and Landon Schrage’s grandfather passed away today.”
On the win...
“We challenged our kids. There were far too many penalties but we played hard and tough during the first half. I challenged the defense for three takeaways and we came away with three. I thought Bret Meyer was outstanding; (Stevie) Hicks outstanding; We came out on top of an outstanding program today; I have all the respect in the world for Bill Snyder, a future hall of famer.”
On the defensive performance...
“Curvey and Leaders are tough, physical, relentless. I wouldn’t trade them. “They’re blue-collar, a coaches’ dream type football players. They never take a play off and what a joy to coach them.”
On wide receiver Todd Blythe...
“I think he’s playing with great confidence; He’s got a red-hot quarterback throwing the ball and not putting the ball in much danger with no interceptions. He made a couple sensational catches today but he does it in practice all the time.”
On the next few games...
“There’s consistency here but we have a lot to play for the last two remaining Saturdays and I’m not going to let one player or coach relax around here. We’re going to celebrate within the next 24 hours and prepare for the team that’s playing the best football in the Big 12 North; The foundation is very strong at
On
“They are very talented and playing at a very high level. They’re a great football team that we went toe-to-toe with in Boulder It makes for a great opportunity for our seniors to play in their last home game. We hope for a great turnout.”
