Intensity Quotations | Page 4

I thought we did a good job defensively in the first half of taking them out of their offense and that really set the tone for the game. We kept our intensity in the second half and did a good job of putting them away.

I thought we came out with great intensity and were very smart with the ball. They then frustrated us a bit with their defense and got on a little bit of a roll and made it tough to come back. They are a great team, but I thought we really fought hard and competed.

I thought we came out with good levels of intensity and aggressiveness. For a first game, we played pretty well, but we have a lot of areas to improve. We'll take this one and move on to next week against a very good Villanova team.

I thought we played very well the first half. They had a hard time dealing with our 1-3-1. The second half, we played hard, but lacked intensity and shot the ball poorly.

I thought we played very tentative and without a lot of intensity in the second half. We didn't do the things that we do well, and you can't do that against a good team like Conestoga.

I thought we played reasonably well, I expected that there would be grey areas in terms of what I need from them, but it is a work in progress. We will continue to work on the intensity and the determination.

I thought we played fairly well in the first half. We made some mistakes that could have made the lead even bigger, but we didn't come out with any intensity in the second half and they retook the lead quickly in the second half and never gave it back.

I thought we played a great first quarter and a half and then the intensity just (went) down the rest of the game. They didn't finish how they started.

I thought we picked up the intensity in the third quarter. Offensively, we started shooting well. That has been our Achilles heel this season, but when we can do that, a lot of good things will happen for us.

I thought we moved the puck well and played faster that we had been. We protected the scoring area and moved the puck up the ice, but more importantly, we played with intensity and a sense of urgency today.

I thought we had the game secured. But I guess that's when we all started thinking that. I just think we got a little relaxed and our defensive intensity wasn't at its highest peak.

I thought we had the game secure, but we got a little relaxed and our defensive intensity wasn't at its highest peak, and they took advantage of it.

I thought the play was good, but I wish we could have had more intensity coming out. But I'm never going to be fully satisfied because I push them very hard.

I thought their defensive intensity in the first 11 or 12 minutes caused us a lot of problems. We didn't make shots and pretty much got away from our game plan. Anytime you play a team at this level and only score 13 points, you're not going to give yourself much of a chance.

I thought the girls individually really picked up the slack with Katie out of the lineup. We showed a lot of intensity and played with enthusiasm.

I thought the effort we gave was pretty poor considering how well we had been playing over the weekend. We looked flat. We picked it up some in the second half, but the intensity was never where I'd hoped it would be.

I think we got a little bit comfortable. We didn't have the intensity we had at the beginning. They took advantage and came back.

I think we lost a little bit of our intensity in the second half. When we lose our intensity and focus like that it is really disappointing because we are a team that prides ourselves on playing hard all four quarters.

I think we lacked intensity at the beginning of the game. Once we picked up our intensity, things started to turn around for us.

I think we just wanted to come out and compete. Detroit is a very good basketball team. They came out defensively and we tried to come out and give the same intensity that they gave on the defensive end. They're just a great basketball team. We played against a great team tonight. They were just better than us tonight.

I think we had to weather the storm for the first 10 minutes or so before we warmed up. We were a little quiet and lacked the intensity defensively. But after that we were in it. I thought we played very well in the first half.

I think we did pretty good. Our defensive intensity was great at the start of the first half. We just came out strong. We knew what we had to do, and we just were relentless on defense.

I think we didn't have much defensive intensity at all in the third quarter. The third quarter was not what we expected, so I wanted to put the young kids in and they brought us back into the game. I didn't think it would be fair if I took them out.

I think we did a good job of playing with intensity despite the small crowd. We executed when we needed to down the stretch. We also played well in spurts defensively. That's how we built that lead in the second half.

I think we did a good job defensively the entire game. I think our intensity on defense was great. I think that?s why we came out with the win today. Any time we can come out with that defensive intensity, we?re going to come out with the win.

I think we could perform a lot better. I don't think we came out and worked as hard as we could in the first half. The intensity picked up in the third quarter, which I really liked.

I think we played harder (than in December). We showed more intensity and heart. We were still in it with 10 minutes left. The only reason we didn't pull it out was because we didn't play our game. We stopped playing hard.

I think we need to come out stronger and play with some more intensity at the beginning. (St. Pat's) got off the ball better and beat us better. They just pounded the ball right down our throats on the first two drives.

I thought our intensity was the best it's been defensively for a long time. The kids got up and did a good job of making stops.

I thought our intensity level definitely picked up.

I thought our intensity in the second half just wasn't there. I thought A&T did a good job of coming back. We have to handle the ball better and make better decisions if we want to advance in a tournament like this.

I thought our intensity defensively for the entire 40 minutes was really, really incredible. That's the best defense we've played all year.

I thought our effort was sound today. It was an even hockey game. We had a game plan going in and we wanted to execute and bring that necessary energy and focus to give ourselves a chance to win. I thought we did that tonight. I can't fault the effort and intensity of our players.

I thought our defensive intensity was very good, especially in the first half. I was really proud of our defensive effort tonight.

I thought our defensive intensity was the key. I thought early on, we took them out of the flow and took some things away from them.

I thought our defensive intensity was solid the first half, so I knew we would come back.

I thought our defensive intensity was good. The second half we could have done a few things better, but we never lost focus on the defensive end. They?re a very experienced and talented basketball team.

I think we were just shell-shocked going into the overtime. We didn't come out with the same intensity in overtime that we had the rest of the game.

I think we're too relaxed at home. If we keep the same intensity we have when we go on the road and bring it home, we'll be all right.

I think we're starting to peak at the right time. The kids brought a lot of intensity tonight. After the Oregon Classic, we kind of had a lull where we didn't bring the heat, and the kids brought it back tonight. They all stepped up and wrestled hard.

I think we responded well. The intensity level was up.

I think we've realized the intensity that has to be matched or taken into these games. If we run the table and Omaha still stays ahead of us, kudos to them, but basically we control a lot of our own destiny.

I think we started pushing the ball and defensively kind of stepped up our pressure. Basically we just stepped up the intensity and were able to push the ball a little bit and get some transition buckets.

I think Bush is at his best when he is fully engaged in an almost campaign level of intensity on behalf of his agenda. When he doesn't fully engage on behalf of what he is trying to accomplish, that is when he suffers the most.

I think at the high school level, all guys have to work on their defense. He's athletic enough and long enough that if he turns the intensity up, he'll be fine. He's got all the tools to be a good defensive player.

I think as the weeks go by we play with more and more intensity. We don't have any superstars. It's just intensity and hard work. Every week it gets better and better and every week we get better and better.

I think as long as we have intensity, then we'll be fine. All ups and downs come from lack of intensity, and as long as we have intensity for 48 minutes, we're fine. When we lack that intensity, we tend to struggle.

I think it was the intensity. We stepped up the intensity in the fourth quarter.

I think it was hard for him, initially, during his freshman year and a little his sophomore year, whether it was the intensity or my yelling or whatever. He probably had some trouble adjusting to that. I think we've both worked hard to try and understand the other and accept some differences.

I think it's really just a tribute to our program, a tribute to Coach Weber, the guys we've had in here in the past and just a tribute to our program. The intensity at which we play, how we prepare and go about things.

It gets you ready. You get an intensity level you don't get anywhere else. It's an invaluable experience. You're well prepared. These seniors have given us so much. They want to go out strong.

I think we came out with real intensity in the first period. They were prepared and they didn't worry about who they were playing against.

I think we came out with a lot of intensity early on and put the game away very early. That's not something we are used to doing, but we came out strong early and were able to get a big lead.

I think we bring an intensity to the game. We don't mind diving on the floor for loose balls. That's our job. That's why we're here. We go in there and do the banging.

I think Washington was the toughest team we played this season. Gonzaga couldn't handle the intensity of our guards. Washington had no problem with that.

I think that's what some of us did, underestimated how good of a team (OSU) is and underestimated the intensity of this building.

I think that was one of those situations where Marty was trying to deliver a message to the team. He was dead on in this game as far as his intensity and the way he wanted to put the game on his back.

I think that Adrian is a team that is often overlooked. So we need to play with the same intensity as we do against teams that we know are very talented.

Like me, he plays the game to win, ... Because of his intensity and desire to win, Ronnie's a guy I would pay money to watch play.

I was worried about our intensity tonight. We were coming off the big win Tuesday over Elgin and I was hoping we did not come out flat.

I was just disappointed in the amount of intensity that our team brought to the field. But, a win is a win, and we'll go out and try to get better this week and get ready for Randolph County.

I was kind of foggy for the first four or five innings, then I really started to get into the game. It's not like I was out there spaced out. But we had gone through a lot of high intensity and mental exhaustion the last few games, and sometimes it can be tough to get it going.

I think they just underestimated Hunt's intensity tonight. I think they were just assuming (Hunt) would just be afraid because of our record.

I think they got us back on our heels a little early. The crowd and the intensity really had an effect on us.

It is always disappointing to lose, especially the last game. You have to carry that with you the entire season. We did not have the intensity and could not match the momentum swing.

I think there's an increasing intensity of complaints from neighbors and users about safety or perceived safety.

I think there was an overall lack of intensity on our part. I don't think there was a whole lot of intensity from either side, really. We need to play our own game. It seemed like it was going to be a defensive battle and we were just willing to commit to that instead of going after them like we usually do.

I think there's something about being absolutely at the height of intensity at almost every moment of one's job that makes it a lot easier if you don't have time to think much, just sort of barrel through the next crisis.

Jeff, so far this season, has definitely been our leader as far as intensity and working hard. I think Jeff's leadership is showing up at this point.

I saw quickness, speed and intensity that separated him from other kids on the floor. He was from a small town, and even though he was very well-known in his area, maybe he hadn't gotten the exposure as other people. We were fortunate to have contacted him at the right time. I felt we were a good match for each other.

I said we've got to be better, we have to be better. We had to come out with the energy and intensity that we did come out with and continue to do that.

Our kids executed the game plan perfectly, ... We brought the intensity we needed to win. We never played last year with this type of tenacity.

Our kids came out with a lot of intensity (after halftime). We played a little more physical defense and it might have wore on them.

Our goal today was to start with intensity from the first whistle, and play with intensity until the end. Basically our ground ball control was lacking intensity, and today we wanted to win ball control, ground ball control and play with intensity. Today, we did that.

Our intensity went down a little bit (during Game 2). We've really got to focus on keeping that up to win games this year.

Our intensity was terrific. We forced them to play the style we wanted to play. They have been dictating their style of play against everyone.

Our intensity was terrific. I thought we forced them to have to play the way we wanted them to play. They had been able to dictate their style of play against everyone and we wanted to make sure that they had to play the way we wanted them to play.

Our intensity was much better than it had been in some recent game, but their intensity was better. It was just not our night. We were not willing to make the extra pass. We wanted to get everything off the first pass and that's what Lincoln wanted. Then we didn't shoot very well, either.

Our intensity was lacking the last couple of games. At practice we talked about really focusing, moving the ball well and finishing.

Our intensity was good, our spirit was good. That's the kind of effort you need against Washington. They're that kind of team.

Our intensity was a lot better the second half. We were fortunate to win.

Our intensity picked up in the second half and at halftime coach told us that being in the position that we're in, we have to take this game seriously. I thought we buckled down defensively in the second half. We talked more. We got deflections. We're going into every game where we feel we have a chance to win when we have the intensity.

Our intensity on defense was much, much better. I thought we responded well as a team after the loss. Plus, it's always nice to have Lee (Coleman) back in the lineup.

Our intensity level went down and that made our defense go down. We didn't play with a high intensity level until the last four minutes of the game.

Our intensity level wasn't where it needed to be. We were sluggish, then we picked it up, then we were sluggish again.

Our intensity in the first quarter was great. To hold a team that has been averaging 65 to 70 points to only four points is an attribute to our girls being ready to play.

Our intensity and focus were the main difference tonight. They have the characteristics of being a good team by bouncing back from a loss all year long.

Overall we did really well. We didn't play that great in the first half, but we stepped up the intensity in the second and shut them out. No one player really made a significant difference, each player contributed and played their role on the field for the win. We did a great job.

Our press was working in the first half, but we weren't converting. In the second half, we picked up the intensity on our press and it really worked. We just stayed after them.

Our team knew that they couldn't take this meet for granted. Every wrestler on our team brought great intensity out on the mat tonight.

Our first game against East Bay was early in the year. Both of our teams have improved since then, and playing them at their home pool is a much tougher environment than playing them here. We need to come out and play high intensity water polo right from the start.

Our finale links the intensity of young composers' creativity with the exuberance and sparkle of young performers.

Overall, I'm very pleased with how we played tonight. Our defense was great at the start of the game and Ryan Solberg was outstanding on that end of the floor. But then we lost some of that intensity and West got back into the game. We weathered the West storm in the second half and got back on track. This was a very nice W for the kids.

Playoff hockey. It was just intensity by both sides. We've got to do a better job of being more disciplined but both teams were just battling hard.

Playing 40 minutes of defense was the absolute key. We thought last week that we played about 20 minutes of solid defense, and we lost our defensive intensity in the second half.

Passion, emotion and intensity are good, but they've always got to be under control.

Part of our problem was Northern; they played a dynamite game. But because of the sheer amount of time we've had off, you can't duplicate the intensity of the game. I felt we were going up hill all night.

Our man defense was good, but we used a lot more zone than I thought we would. Both teams were throwing the ball around because of the intensity of the game.

Our main thing is to make sure when we come back when the All-Star break is over with, our momentum hasn't changed and we come out with the same type of intensity and aggression that we started with.

Our last game we didn't play with any intensity and our whole focus tonight was to just play as intense as we could.