Joe Tiller Last Quotations

I don't think what we did last week is an indicator of what we're going to do for the balance of the season. We will lean a little more heavily on the run than we did when I got here eight years ago. We're still a one-back, spread offense and we spend a lot of time practicing the pass.

He has more confidence and a working knowledge of the offense. Last year, each and every week out was a new experience for him. Last year, he was a little timid in the huddle. Now, he's more forceful.

Particularly turning the ball over where we turned it over, three times in the red zone in the first half. Particularly to turn the ball over and have it ruled as a touchback. I think it was 1970 the last time we were going in to score and fumbled into and out of the end zone for a touchback.

You can drive yourself crazy looking for that common theme. I do think it's a process you go through, because the first part of solving a problem is identifying it. And if something shows up on a repetitive basis, you can address it head-on. But you look at our games, specifically last year, and each had its own set of circumstances.

I wanted more emphasis on our problem from last season. So, Brock will be helping out over there throughout the year.

All four of these guys have displayed great leadership qualities since the end of last season when the team became theirs as seniors. Each of them has his own style of leadership, and I am confident their teammates will listen to the messages they convey. They also are leaders by example.