Chris Pardue Played Quotations

(Philip) not only ran hard all night but he played well defensively, too. He really had some big hits for us tonight.

I thought our offensive line did an outstanding job. They opened some nice holes and made adjustments we have not been making. They played smarter and Tyler hit the seams he needed. He also made some people miss in the open field and then he finished runs when he couldn't avoid contact. It was his best game running the ball and our best game blocking.

We just couldn't stop their offense. I've got to do a better job of coaching than what I've done the last two weeks. I still think we could have played with them if we just had played better.

We played him more than we intended. He's pretty sore. We've got to have him for the long haul, so we tried to be careful with him and pick our spots to use him.

We know what Louisville Central has back and they played our tails off last year after we got a 40-0 lead. Bullitt East has already beaten them and not looked back at anybody. So they must have a heck of a team. We can't just go on cruise into the playoffs because we are going to have some tough games right away.

Don't get me wrong, we still got a win. But I know, and I think the kids know, that we can play better than we played tonight.

We all have to do what it takes to be successful. We've lost one game and not played real well in the other game. Now one of two things will happen. Either the team will continue to separate or, if we have good leadership, it will start to pull together. It won't stay the same. If our seniors want to pull this team together, then we can be successful. If not, then we are in for a long game.

They attacked up front, and we never got our running game going. I thought Tyler ran well, but I didn't think we blocked well. And I don't think Grant played as well as he has the first five weeks. We've got to move on offensively and do other things.

I challenged them all week in practice. Our defense played really well. They made tackles, and we hadn't been doing that.

Grant is getting better every game and played very well in the first half. However, he still has to get better with his decision making. He made a couple mental mistakes (on interceptions) in the second half.