Tina Slinker Quotations

We were aware of some of Erika's problems, but not all of them. The most important aspect of our decision to recruit her was we had her in summer camp for several years and got to know her and her family.

The fact that Marsha took a program like Texas Tech that wasn't even on the college basketball map, took it to a national title and maintained that excellence says a lot about her.

Natalie has been on and off and we have been struggling at the point guard position. I don't like Bobo at the point, but if she can create that might be our answer.

I was very concerned the first time we played Troy because they are physical and are better in every offensive category and we are better in every defensive category. It comes down to a battle of which will win the game.

I thought it could make a difference to have everyone. The way we have been playing and the way have been able establish Mia on the inside has been a real positive. I just have to give credit to Arkansas State for what they did on the offensive end.

Mamie is a great addition and can make an immediate impact in our program. She is a complete player who has the ability to score from anywhere. Her work ethic will be contagious and her size at the guard position is something that will cause match-up problems from opponents.

We are ready to play this game. There were a few things that happened in this game that showed us that we can't let up and need to keep our intensity the whole way. That will help us.

The only thing we could want more is to have these two games at home. Since we didn't take care of it at home earlier in the year, we have to find the fortitude to do it on the road now.

We are excited with our start and going 2-0 on the road to start conference play. It was impressive that we could go to Lafayette where they had their 22-game winning streak and dominate.

We are excited to have Mamie in our program. She is an excellent 3-point shooter and brings experience and leadership that is vital to the success of this year.

Erika's statistics speak for her and what she has done at North Texas. She has definitely made her mark.

Erika made a commitment to succeed academically. A lot of coaches questioned if she would do that. Kids who struggle academically have more choices to make, like if they are going to go to tutoring and make a commitment in the classroom. She isn't one of those kids who could have just concentrated on basketball and made it.

Erika has been sick and when players who are consistent go through a slump, they go through it a little harder. Erika listened to what we had to say about penetration and using her quickness to get to the rim. She didn't shoot a lot of outside shots and took advantage of being able to get to the hole. That will help her.

It's an exciting position to be in. We will see where we are as a team. This will be a playoff atmosphere with the division title on the line.

The journey wasn't exactly how we planned it, but to win the West in this fashion means a whole lot.