We came out, and we were not intimidated. We came out and tried to play as we were coached, and I think that is what we did. We just didn't have the depth that we have a little more of this year.

We have to come out and play like it is our bowl game. That is what we did last year, and that is how we have to play again.

I remember a lot about that game, but I have to forget about it for now. This is a different week and a whole new NAU team. I have to work harder and play even better.

I know they were one play away from making the playoffs last year, ... Hopefully with my addition, I can get them to the next level.

Gary can still play. He's going to be even more effective now that he has another guy in front of him. In Boston, he was called upon to be the Gary Payton of old.

With the guys that we have ... there's no reason not to play man-to-man and get after the quarterbacks. I think it's a good lesson. We're going to see on film that we can dictate games if we get after people and get back to making plays on the ball.