Chris Petersen Guys Quotations

You can come across as a jerk. ... But that's the No. 1 characteristic we're looking for from guys on our field. Whether it's checkers or jump rope or football, to stop me you've got to bring everything you've got.

There were some guys that got better out there.

I think there's been some great coaches that have passed through the state and I think they just know how awesome it is in Boise, Idaho. When you have guys who want to be in a place real bad, I think that important. I think it keeps staff continuity.

I think the age thing is overrated. I think it is all about guys having certain experiences and if a guy is ready for this challenge and task. With both of our coordinators there wasn't a hesitation in my mind.

We're going to have to go out there and earn it, though. We had a lot of guys coming back this year. It doesn't matter how few guys you lose, the chemistry always changes. Talent only gets you so far. Chemistry ... has to come with it.

You don't want to have that many guys on scholarship.