Matt Carle Quotations

I was joking with Chris and Brian up there, how all three of us were just glad this thing was coming to an end after all the hype in the last three months. Now they're both competing for a national championship tomorrow (today).

I was just throwing it on net. I don't really now how it went in, so I've got to watch it on video before I really comment. It was a good experience, a good first game I guess, but I have a ways to go to get up to that level.

I was on the phone after (the selection show) and everything kind of went down from there. Most of the discussions went down (Sunday) morning with my family. All throughout the week we were throwing out different pros and cons about what to do and what kind of opportunity I'd be stepping into.

To me, this is more about representing the University of Denver. So much has happened the last couple weeks, but this still has been on my mind; being able to go to (Milwaukee) for one last hurrah will be a great way to celebrate the opportunity DU gave me.

We've got to get better defensively. We need to come out (tonight) and get two points.

This whole experience has been unbelievable. It's kind of a thrill, a joy ride.

Every day has been an experience and the guys have been great, making the transition easier. The whole experience has been fun and I'm happy to be here.

Every day has been a new experience, learning more and more. Now, I'm trying to start developing and get in some more games.

I've only got six games under my belt and Gomez has got those two Cups. Those guys are still just role models to me.

It's almost like a storybook with what's happened in my college career. I really have to give credit to the University of Denver for giving me the opportunities. (And) not just letting me play there, but for the group of guys that were brought in to play with me.

It's been kind of a storybook college career. I give my teammates a lot of credit for everything we accomplished as well as helping me win this award.

I'm glad (the homecoming) is over, especially since we got a win. That's the most important thing. It was nice to see family and friends. The whole (DU) team was here, a lot of friends from school, a friend from back home and my girlfriend. So there were a lot of people here and it was a lot of fun.

I'm sure I'll get some grief from it, that's to be expected. I guess I'd rather be taking the grief than not.

But it's all in good fun. I'd definitely rather be getting the grief than not.

By no means are we a lock to make the national tournament, and we are trying to control our own destiny. There is more emphasis on this series than my previous two years here.

I can't thank enough what the league and the University of Denver has given me.