We almost didn't even have a field to play games on. We don't really even have a practice field.

Practice is hard. That way the games are easy.

You can practice all the time, but it's better to get into the games. It's always a little bit different. It's a little bit quicker in games than it is in practice.

It's a compact season. We play 18 games, and between games and practice, you have to get a lot done in a short period of time.

I always felt we needed to play more in games and even in practice. As a veteran, I also realize you want to go into the season healthy. That's why I'm glad it's the coach's job.

Every practice or every game, our young players are seeing a new situation. It's very important to play the games, to make corrections and to name a few things that we did well.