Amy Ruley Quotations

She's just an outstanding coach and not just from the Xs and Os. She understands the players. She's dedicated herself to her school and team. Before she hangs up the whistle, there will be many more wins.

We made the Gophers work for it. I don't think it came that easy to them.

Our won-loss record is not what we'd like, but we've been very competitive. Our game with the Gophers showed that.

I think maybe a little more was expected from the women's program because of the success we've had, both at South Dakota State and here. It's not as much of a shocker, but I think we've opened some eyes that, quickly, we've been able to compete without having to spend a lot of time in the transition to Division I.

Everyone wants to win, but I think winners believe they deserve to win. They've made the commitment, they've followed the right path, and they've taken the right steps to be successful.

I'm not a yeller. My theory is that no one goes out there trying to screw up.

We felt that she is a outstanding player. She is competitive, tough, a leader and can play the point guard position - which we need.

It will come down to who hits some shots and rebounds the basketball. I don't think there's any secret to either of us as far as that goes.