I wanted to get a great education and play for the greatest fans in the country. It was a difficult decision.

Best fans in the country. They make [Assembly Hall] one of the best atmospheres to play in.

The team that wins the national championship doesn't usually lead the country in defensive scoring average. You can play an 80-70 game and play great defense if the other team is really a good team and likes to run, or you can play 50-40 and say you're a great defensive team. That never bothered me. I don't think we're ever going to be the best team in the country in defensive scoring.

These things have happened in the past, and we've committed to put on a show for the fans. We have a job.

I think (the fans) are going to talk about it all the time just because they know probably what we could've done with the team from last year. But that's last year.

Giant fans from all around the country wish they could be here. It is sad, but we also know his spirit will be with us no matter what.