Randy Jordan Quotations

Sean had a good game for us and Matt Baker also played well.

We talked about (starting strong), and our good shooting early paid off down the stretch. And we built on that for a little bit on defense.

It certainly was a game of spurts. We kept cutting it down and MSU kept pushing it back up. We challenged the kids and I was happy with the effort.

We played great defense the entire year. I think some people underestimate how well we play defense on the perimeter and in the paint. I think that's what kept us in the hunt.

We had an excellent effort last night and we didn't have that tonight. Anytime we have to play DAC-10 (Dakota Athletic Conference) schools, we know we have to be at the top of our game.

We got off to a slow start and it didn't get any better.

We didn't seem to have much energy today. We have to get more mentally tough and ready to play that second game on the road.

We kept it close most of the way. With less than eight minutes to go we had the deficit chipped down to eight. Then they went inside and ran away from us again. Every time we made a run, they made a concentrated effort to get the ball inside. Once they get inside, their big men are very hard to stop.

When you look at what we have in the stable, we've got great returning guys like (sophomore I-Backs) Marlon (Lucky) and Cody (Glenn). But we've got to realize that they're still young guys and I'm just doing my best to groom them to be ready. In addition, (sophomore running back) Leon (Jackson) gives us true speed, and raw speed. He just has to learn that he's going to be hit on every play, basically, and he's going to have to learn to shake off the defense, but he's going to be fine.

Fatigue was a factor, and I'm sure nerves were a factor, too. But we hit them when it counted.

I've never been around a more competitive person, ever. I felt like she was going to carry us tonight at times.

That's what we expect out of her. I felt like she wasn't going to be denied tonight. She kept saying that in the huddle.

This is unbelievable. I'm still not sure it's real. I thank God for the chance to be here.

It's awesome. I can't even describe it. It's something I've dreamed about as a coach for years.

I knew Carroll had a run left in them, and it was just a matter of time when it would come. But we've kept our composure all year, and we showed that again tonight.

I have never met such a competitive person. I felt she would carry us at times.... She did the kind of things we expect from her.

I think nerves were a factor. But we hit them when it really counted.

These guys are a great bunch of kids who were fun to coach. I have been so lucky since I have been here to coach great kids. And our seniors have had a great run. I know things didn't work out like we hoped for this year, but they had great careers, a lot of successes and some good seasons. They can hold their heads high because they gave it everything they had.