Football: Select Player Quotes 4/15/11
April 15, 2011 12:41 PM | General
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Select players provide insight after practice on Friday morning.
Ivan McCartney
On his progress
I realized I have a lot to improve today. It’s more than just getting into the end zone; there are more things you have to work on. Blocking, body language and attitude are all things I think I can work on.
On his and the offense’s capabilities
Individually, I can help the team out by limiting my mistakes. I can get a lot better at practice by working on my role within the offense. As an offense, Coach Holgorsen wants us to be of one accord and work on our chemistry. That way when game day arrives, it’s easy to work out problems.
On his relationship with inside receiver Tavon Austin
There’s a lot of firepower between us. We work to get each other open. He’s Robin and I’m Batman. We worked that out. The way our offense is set up is for me to get him open or for him to get me open. It’s the same thing for Stedman Bailey and J.D. Woods.
Tavon Austin
On trash talking between the offense and defense
As receivers we don’t have time for trash talking – we’re out there running routes all day. There’s not a lot of trash talking going on; we’re all a family. That’s a great thing about this team. We don’t like arguments breaking out into fights.
On pride of the offense versus pride of the defense
If they beat us on one play, we hope to hit them in the mouth on the next. It gets competitive out there.
On Ivan McCartney’s progress
Ivan’s doing really well. He’s running really good routes and showing everyone what he can do out there. I’m cool with him being Batman – he’s doing good things out there.
On the wide receivers’ capabilities
Our offense is based off of what the defense is doing, whether they play us man or zone. You either find the holes or do what you have to do.
Tyler Bitancurt
On his thoughts of spring ball
My spring is going well so far. Last year I wasn’t able to participate for spring ball, and it’s nice to get back in to the hang of things.
On his progress and conditioning
For kickers, you do the same things year-round. In spring, you’re able to get more reps and experience without the pressure of the season. In the summer, you have to cram to make sure you’re ready, mentally and physically, for the new season. In the fall, if you’re not ready, it’s too late. The spring is an experimental time when you can try new things and maintain what you have going.
For conditioning, it’s a little bit lighter load during the season because you have such a busy schedule between practice, traveling and games. It wears on your body after awhile. The conditioning is much harder during this time of year.
Avery Williams
On his development in camp
Coaches like to see effort every day, especially from the freshmen coming in. They want to see if you have the heart to come up and tackle people like Ryan Clarke or Shawne Alston. Coach Lockwood likes to see us go up and make plays. In this defense, there’s no sitting around or being decoys.
On the speed of the defense
It caught me a little off-guard. Once I got used to it, you know what to do. For my first practice, I was dizzy and confused. I’ve had to ask the safety a few times about the play call and Coach Lockwood got onto me about that, so you always have to be ready to play ball.
On the receivers
Ivan (McCartney) is tough. I feel like I’m getting better after I face guys like him. I’m not knocking any of the receivers, they’re all very good, but Ivan is fantastic. Because of his size, you don’t think he’ll bring it, but he’s physical, has nice routes and great hands. He’s got great speed as well. You don’t know if he’s going to make a move or knock you on your butt. We’re competing with each other every day.
Ivan McCartney
On his progress
I realized I have a lot to improve today. It’s more than just getting into the end zone; there are more things you have to work on. Blocking, body language and attitude are all things I think I can work on.
On his and the offense’s capabilities
Individually, I can help the team out by limiting my mistakes. I can get a lot better at practice by working on my role within the offense. As an offense, Coach Holgorsen wants us to be of one accord and work on our chemistry. That way when game day arrives, it’s easy to work out problems.
On his relationship with inside receiver Tavon Austin
There’s a lot of firepower between us. We work to get each other open. He’s Robin and I’m Batman. We worked that out. The way our offense is set up is for me to get him open or for him to get me open. It’s the same thing for Stedman Bailey and J.D. Woods.
Tavon Austin
On trash talking between the offense and defense
As receivers we don’t have time for trash talking – we’re out there running routes all day. There’s not a lot of trash talking going on; we’re all a family. That’s a great thing about this team. We don’t like arguments breaking out into fights.
On pride of the offense versus pride of the defense
If they beat us on one play, we hope to hit them in the mouth on the next. It gets competitive out there.
On Ivan McCartney’s progress
Ivan’s doing really well. He’s running really good routes and showing everyone what he can do out there. I’m cool with him being Batman – he’s doing good things out there.
On the wide receivers’ capabilities
Our offense is based off of what the defense is doing, whether they play us man or zone. You either find the holes or do what you have to do.
Tyler Bitancurt
On his thoughts of spring ball
My spring is going well so far. Last year I wasn’t able to participate for spring ball, and it’s nice to get back in to the hang of things.
On his progress and conditioning
For kickers, you do the same things year-round. In spring, you’re able to get more reps and experience without the pressure of the season. In the summer, you have to cram to make sure you’re ready, mentally and physically, for the new season. In the fall, if you’re not ready, it’s too late. The spring is an experimental time when you can try new things and maintain what you have going.
For conditioning, it’s a little bit lighter load during the season because you have such a busy schedule between practice, traveling and games. It wears on your body after awhile. The conditioning is much harder during this time of year.
Avery Williams
On his development in camp
Coaches like to see effort every day, especially from the freshmen coming in. They want to see if you have the heart to come up and tackle people like Ryan Clarke or Shawne Alston. Coach Lockwood likes to see us go up and make plays. In this defense, there’s no sitting around or being decoys.
On the speed of the defense
It caught me a little off-guard. Once I got used to it, you know what to do. For my first practice, I was dizzy and confused. I’ve had to ask the safety a few times about the play call and Coach Lockwood got onto me about that, so you always have to be ready to play ball.
On the receivers
Ivan (McCartney) is tough. I feel like I’m getting better after I face guys like him. I’m not knocking any of the receivers, they’re all very good, but Ivan is fantastic. Because of his size, you don’t think he’ll bring it, but he’s physical, has nice routes and great hands. He’s got great speed as well. You don’t know if he’s going to make a move or knock you on your butt. We’re competing with each other every day.
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