Mickey Andrews

Because they are older, more mature players, they're playing with a little more reckless abandon. It's all about getting 11 read more

Because they are older, more mature players, they're playing with a little more reckless abandon. It's all about getting 11 people swarming to the ball, gang tackling. We're doing a lot better job of that this year, a lot more like were accustomed to.

Coach Bowden gave a statement on that. The only thing I'll say is that we're disappointed. What it presents now read more

Coach Bowden gave a statement on that. The only thing I'll say is that we're disappointed. What it presents now is a challenge for someone else to step in and take over.

He'll be better because he'll understand the other position. Plus it's helped depth.

He'll be better because he'll understand the other position. Plus it's helped depth.

This group for what we need might be as good a defensive group that we've brought in. They are guys read more

This group for what we need might be as good a defensive group that we've brought in. They are guys with good character, strong kids who want to be a part of a championship and that's what we're going to help them accomplish.

I think the biggest thing is that we have to replace a bunch of starters. We've lost 14 players. Up read more

I think the biggest thing is that we have to replace a bunch of starters. We've lost 14 players. Up front, we lose two who will be playing in the pros next year. We lost four really good players at linebacker.