Richie Grant Quotations

When we brought Dayton into the program, we challenged him to bring us to new levels. He has fulfilled his part of the bargain.

Last year we played with the purpose to prove that we are a really good team. It was a team that was highly motivated and achieved a taste of success as a result. Our players want to continue with those experiences. They want to advance the program to a higher level than where we currently are. We're well aware that there is a lot more for us to do.

Rick helps bolster our team both athletically and academically. I am excited to have a player of his caliber in our program. With the amount of club and ODP experience he has, he is going to quickly be ready to meet the demands of our program.

It is nice to be competing for the type of caliber players we have joining our program. They are great personalities, leaders and talented athletes who have been groomed for the next level by skilled individuals at the club level.

Robert had a great game for us. He definitely helped preserve the win.

Statistically what stands out the most from our play today is that we did not concede in the two games. Our defense was solid today and looked very promising.

We had a couple good chances against Kansas City, but we were chasing. I'm disappointed we conceded five goals, but they were stronger than we were. The difference in the two levels really showed. However, the trip was a very positive experience for us.

We are excited for the opportunity to play one of the traditionally top programs in the nation in Creighton. Our focus is now on that game and we will do everything we can to prepare to challenge them on their home field.

We've graduated the bulk of the players who helped capture the conference championship two years ago. We had a strong class last year and we are complimenting it with another one this season.

Ben is very creative when he has the ball. He is an intelligent player, and as he develops, he will be one that will allow us to keep possession of the ball. His club coach, Rob Weaver, has helped develop him as a player, and I feel confident taking any one of his players.

Ross had a great message to say to the group, and I really enjoyed the simplicity of it. As a Memphis native, it's an absolute pleasure to get him involved with our program, and we hope to have a long lasting relationship with him.

It's exciting to see the community get behind our team and support the program by raising money. The community wants to see us to be successful, and they are helping us work toward becoming a top program like football and basketball at the university.

It's always nice to score. Alabama A&M is a good team and it was great to not let them create many chances in the game. For us to be good in Conference USA, we need to excel on both sides of the ball.

It's certainly the best schedule we've had since I've been here and we've had some good schedules.

I'm ecstatic about the schedule we will have in 2006. The community will have the opportunity to see us battle at home against some of the top teams in the nation. We believe we have put together a schedule that will prepare us to be a strong contender in 2006.