Kurt Thomas Quotations

Monday, we came out and played pretty decent. When Tuesday came around, we played in the rain for about an hour and a half. We did not do as well during that. We finished in seventh, which is respectable, but we know we are capable of doing better.

One of the big things we wanted to do was get out there early and jump on them, especially knowing that they played last night.

I don't even think about getting traded. I always hear my name being mentioned, but the New York is still across my chest.

I feel that the most important step in any major accomplishment is setting a specific goal. This enables you to keep your mind focused on your goal and off the many obstacles that will arise when you're striving to do your best.

Getting off to an early lead was our main focus, especially with them playing last night. We wanted to jump on them early and take their legs out from under them.

He gets it down out there every night. He's a big guy who really has a great outside touch, real quickness for putting the ball on the floor and getting to the rack and the way he is on the boards offensively and defensively. I've just got to try to stay a step ahead of him.

Golden State will be a tough challenge for us.

(James) did what he had to do to get his team back in the game.

It has been a long road trip. We had a nice start in the first half but we got in a funk in the third quarter.

I think we can make up the difference. It's definitely going to be an adjustment for me but it makes me think of my college days when it was run and gun.

Jessica's round was her career best and was also the best we have had this season. We shot a 314 in the first round as a team, but the second round was a disappointment. Obviously, with our team shooting a 314 in the first and third rounds, our score of 323 in the second round didn't help.

It doesn't take long when you've got Steve. You just plant your feet and stay steady and wait for the ball.

Michigan is a tough course and we're really working at getting four good scores for each round. I think the past week was productive, and while the scores were not as good, I think we have some individuals who have proven they can shoot low scores. If we can do that, we will be competitive with everyone this weekend.

We clamped down on him. We took him out of his game.

We have lost a lot of business. Usually, this time of year we are a completely booked through December.

We have been relying on team effort, not so much as one individual. Everyone stepped up at Ball State and they all played pretty even, as indicated by their scores. We need to improve our short game, though. That was what hurt us the most at Ball State, and we lost some shots around the green. Our course management will be the key to our success this weekend.

We just hate to lose tonight on a tough call that could have gone either way.

We had a disappointing finish, and I think we expected a better result from this weekend. The team played well at times, but we also had to deal with a high score in the second round.

Unbelievable. We just got some tough calls. But we can't worry about that.

Coming back and playing again this week should help us out. The course in Toledo is similar to the one we won at earlier in the year at Youngstown State. We are heading in the right direction right now. We are working hard and it should pay off soon.

As long as I set a good pick and roll, get to the open spot, it's about me knocking down the shot. He knows when to find you.

It's a tough situation that you never want to see, but we just have to hold the fort down.

It was crazy last night. I think it definitely brought a lot more pride.

I've just really been focusing on playing defense and rebounding and not worrying about the offense. That's been the biggest thing. I think I was forcing and rushing my shot. Now, I'm just relaxing and when it comes, I let it fly.

I don't think I fouled him. Everybody makes mistakes.

You can see them getting upset with Raja. You can really tell when he's getting under their skin.