The first game we play -- whoever it is --they are in for it, ... We've been through a lot, man. It's going to bring us together. A team that's together and playing with one goal in mind -- we're going to be pretty tough to beat.

We're here now. We have a home, and we're finally relieved to know we have a set schedule for now and know what we're going to do next, ... We have somewhere to call home and we appreciate Louisiana Tech and Ruston for opening their arms to us.

A win is a win, but we can't be that happy with this one, ... We just have to continue to get better and better. We can't take anything away from SLU.

Most of us lost everything, ... and if you do have something, you're not getting into New Orleans anytime soon to get it. It's pretty amazing to go from having everything to having nothing in a matter of 24 hours. Coach stresses to us that we shouldn't worry about ourselves right now. We're OK.

I just saw a picture, and there was water up to the top of a Shell station sign. Our place is near there. There is so much water. I have lived there three or four years, and I am sure all my belongings are gone.

It was a shock. We have had a couple of players who have not been able to get in contact with their parents. ... The only thing you can do is stay positive.