Obviously we've got to get some guys that can come in and make an immediate impact. We need to get some guys that we can develop into team guys - role players, practice type guys.
Our guys were ready to play this game in an empty gym. But the atmosphere was electric.
We've got a bunch of guys that want to go and run. The pace of the game they (NNU) used was different and it definitely affected us.
It was another typical Western-Central game. Both teams played with a great deal of heart. We just fought and fought, and had guys come up with some huge plays at critical times. I told the guys, those are games champions are made of.
Preston gave us a spark and played very well. We had some guys in foul trouble and Brett Weisner and Darrell Visser did a good job coming off the bench.
It's always tough on the road, but I don't think that we came into this game mentally prepared. Our guys have to realize that this is going to happen and we have to be ready. We were fortunate tonight.
That's always been my style. Even when I was an assistant and a head coach in high school my teams ran. I want the guys to have fun and I think they like the fast pace.
I know that when we play over there our guys get pumped to play because it such an electric scenario. I'm sure that the same is true for them.
All year long, we've had different guys do it. One of the things that's been real consistent with this team is balance.
The crowd was a major factor in this game. Our guys were ready to play this game in an empty gym, but it was an electric atmosphere. It made a difference.