Quotes
Head coach Mike
Stoops
On the team’s performance:
“I was pleased
again. I thought we did a lot of good things, overall. Chris Jennings really ran
the ball well. Both Chris’ (Jennings and Henry) ran
well.”
On the team’s health coming out of
camp: “We had a lot
of starters out. We have probably been more cautious with our guys this
year than in any other camp. We would be 100% healthy and have everyone
available if we played next week. Peter Graniello hasn’t missed a down in the
last two years. Michael Johnson is a tremendous player. Those are guys that
could play if they had to.”
On the attitude of the team:
“The kids have a
strong, positive attitude. I think we’re building some strong character and
strong work ethic in this program.”
Offensive coordinator Mike
Canales:
On the running game:
“I’m very pleased
with the running game. We can definitely run the football this
year.”
On RB Chris Jennings:
“We wanted to throw
him into the fire. He did some good things. He ran exceptionally well. He caught
a pass out of the backfield. That’s something our running backs have to do. They
have to catch the ball.”
On the offense plan for the
scrimmage: ”We
shortened our package a bit tonight. It was very vanilla. I thought we did some
good things.”
Sophomore QB Willie Tuitama
On the offensive production in the
scrimmage:” We held
some stuff back. We didn’t show everything. But I thought we did a lot of things
good. The running backs were running hard. We had good blocking up front that
gave us time to do things.”
Junior WR Anthony Johnson
On finishing out camp on a high
note: “It felt
really good. It was a good way to end camp.”
On the development of the passing
game: “It’s coming
along well. We put in a lot of work this summer, working on extra stuff
together. We’ve got a good offensive line that is working their butts off to let
us throw the ball downfield.”
Junior RB Chris
Jennings:
On his 50-yard touchdown run:
“I just saw the
hole open up. One of my blockers crossed my face and I knew I was going to take
it to the house.”
On the progress of the running game:
“We need to keep
doing what we’re doing. We need to stay together like a fist. If we do that,
things are going to happen.”
Freshman CB Michael Turner
On adjusting to the speed of
Division I players: “Speed. Speed is the biggest
difference. My head has to snap around to the wide receiver
faster.”
STATS (Compiled by Arizona
Sports Information)
Offense
Passing: 25-39-219
yards
Tuitama: 13-18-124
Austin: 11-16-95
Heavner:
1-3-0
Lyon:
0-2-0
Rushing: 27-158
yards, 1 TD (sacks not included)
Smith: 13-27
Henry: 7-36
Jennings: 6-95,
TD
Longbons:
1-0
Receiving:
Johnson, 9-91; Dennard, 4-30; Reese,
2-24; Bell, 2-15; Steptoe, 2-14; Smith, 2-9; Jennings, 1-20; Thomas, 1-9; Turner
1-9
Special
Teams
Field goals:
Folk: Made – 30, 43, 40, 47
Punting (No
returns):
McQuown: 60, 38, 21
Crier: 45
Defense
Tackles:
Larsen – 5; Hall – 5; M. Turner – 5;
Palmer – 4; Fontenot – 4; Klyce – 4; Holmes – 4; Kelley – 3; Shelton – 3; McCovy
– 3; Tatum – 3; Parker – 3; Patrick – 3; Nelson – 3; Krogsttad – 2; Elmore – 2;
Dotson – 2; J. Turner – 2; Bertrand – 1; Philipp – 1; Cason – 1; Ness – 1;
Horton Jr. – 1; Barnett – 1; Amituanai – 1; Samoy -1 ; Hollingsworth – 1; Alford
– 1
Sacks:
Elmore – 1; J. Turner – 1; Nelson -1; Holmes – 0.5; Horton Jr. –
0.5
Tackles for
Loss:
Larsen – 1; J. Turner – 1; Holmes –
1; Horton Jr. – 1; Parker – 1; Palmer – 1; Nelson – 1
Passes Broken
Up:
M. Turner – 3; Patrick – 1; Hall – 1; Ross – 1
Forced
Fumbles:
McCovy – 1; M. Turner – 1
Fumbles Recovered:
McCovy – 1; M. Turner - 1
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