Dwaine Knight Quotations

He tried it, and his eyes lit up almost immediately. That's the thing about Chad. You see him out on the course, and he has that very mild, laid-back look, but that's not him at all. To be able to change grips like he did, to be willing to do whatever it takes to have more variety in his swing, that's an example of what kind of competitor he is. He's a tough Texan; that's all there is to it.

I think it?s a little adjustment for him, getting in school and all, with the different requirements and obligations, balancing school and golf. I think it?s going to take a little time for him to get comfortable. But he?s settling in well. It?s just a little growing process.

There are three main aspects of college for golfers: golf, academics and a social life. At the highest level, you have to pick two of the three, because you don't have time for all three.

We've got to bounce right back and get ready for it. It's great when you have the defending national champion and the top collegiate player in the nation in Pablo Martin from Oklahoma State coming in. That's going to be a terrific test for us.

Everybody we talked to who knows him was so impressed with how hard he's worked and how much he's improved. He really controls the golf ball well. We have to work with him on his strength a little, but I like the thought of a guy who has the kind of dedication and commitment he has.

Competition on the team will be keen. This year, we have a good chance for a lot of different lineups.

I started calling around, and everybody told me about this kid Chad Campbell in Texas. They said he was the best player in junior college. I'd never seen him, but so many people spoke so highly of him, I called him and offered him a scholarship sight unseen.

A lot more Canadians are coming down here to play the last few years. Junior golf up there is really strong.

A lot of people will look at the scores and think, I can do that.

I told them no, because they were beat after having driven all the way from Columbus, and there was no way it would be fair to C.J. to have to do all that driving again, and then immediately go out and play. But I was so taken by their dedication and how much they were interested in UNLV. When I had an opening, I thought, 'Let's give this kid a chance.' He wanted it so much and was going to really extraordinary lengths to show it.