Rick Scruggs Quotes

Taking the two of them out at the same time would hurt any team. - Rick Scruggs

Our team showed great composure tonight. They could have given up after we missed some foul shots that could have tied the game, but they didn't. - Rick Scruggs

Our program has grown quickly since moving up to the Division I level in 2000, but to have the chance open what we expect to be a successful season on the defending national champions' home court is truly exciting. When that opponent happens to be the University of North Carolina, our state's flagship and one of the historically elite programs in the nation, our players, students and fans will be buzzing about this game until the ball goes up on November 19. It doesn't get any bigger for our program, or university, than this. - Rick Scruggs

I've never seen these guys panic. We came from 22 down against Lipscomb a couple of weeks ago, so we've been there before. They've just got the heart of a champion. - Rick Scruggs

It helps that we were up there a few weeks ago, when it was loud and wild. We were able to control the tempo and get the win. They like to play up there in the 80s and 90s, so if we can keep it in the 60s or 70s, I think we'll have a good chance. - Rick Scruggs

If he hits those kinds of shots, it's hard to get on your kids. There's the thing of not wanting to foul him and make him a 3-point or 4-point threat. - Rick Scruggs

I don't ever remember having a team that came from 20 points down and win. Of course, I don't remember being down 20 points at halftime many times either. - Rick Scruggs

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