Coming into this game, we were more concerned about our defense. The defense played well. They took a big step forward.

It's challenging to get everybody in, but we did. Everybody played. This game will help us from a depth standpoint. We got a lot of kids some experience today.

I don't think there's any question this a big a football game. Both teams are undefeated and know there is a lot at stake. We have a lot of respect for Duquesne. We know it's going to be extremely tough, but that's what makes high school football so great.

We have to take it up a few notches for that game.

Mentally, it took a while. It was a big step back. The team was blossoming and coming together while I was out and to come back and try and fit in with the chemistry they had, it took a while to adjust.

He took a very big step forward.