Leadership is what it's all about. It's got to come from somewhere.

They're involved a lot through organizations on campus, and (we) have quite a few leadership roles in those organizations. We're really strong in the (agriculture) department.

Leadership: that's what we learn here at USNA. Our goal is to teach people how to motivate whomever they're leading to do the right thing. Leaders of the future must have a strong moral foundation.

I'm going to give you the ball, and you give it back to me in good shape when the game is over.

There's no hard feelings. I know I've done dumb things, too, in my time, plays that hurt the team. It's a contact sport, it's not tennis. You're going to get touched.

It's a new position for me, but as long as I'm getting better every game. I'm more focused on not scoring, but not turning the ball over. I'm trying to make smart plays.