Elgin Quotes

We're keeping coaches in place. Dana Altman sets the example. He understands you can accomplish just as much at Creighton as you can at Big State U. His program has been in postseason play for eight consecutive seasons. And kids in the Midwest see Valley schools playing in sold-out arenas, taking on the best teams in the nation, and getting more television exposure. It's coming together for us. We're having a bunch of programs mature at the same time. - Doug Elgin

We're excited to bring in a veteran player like Sam, who brings nine years of playoff experience and two championships. The addition of Sam strengthens our backcourt. He's a big-time scorer who is one of the best in the league when it comes to taking and making the big shot in the closing moments of a ballgame. - Elgin Baylor

We wanted to run as much as we could and force their younger players to make as many decisions as possible, and hopefully they were poor. Now Elgin is a veteran team, so I'm not so sure we want to get in that kind of game with them. - Randy Kortokrax

We want people transported downtown, to downtown South Elgin. - Jim Reuter

We needed a true leader. Sam has a history of making big plays and big shots. The guys have a great deal of respect for him. We're going to be a much better team. - Elgin Baylor

We haven't had a lot of marquee wins since Southern Illinois went to the Sweet 16 in 2002. But we have played well against teams that advanced deep into the tournament. - Doug Elgin

We had to upgrade our RPI. To do that you have go on the road, you have to play good teams and you have to win. - Doug Elgin

We gave up on Elgin six to seven months ago. We now have a full-blown permit to submit for sewage treatment for the east side of the development. It will take six to nine months for a permit for the west side. - Alan Scimeca

We don't think Elgin stole anything, he was a collector. - Jonathan Williams

We definitely think it's not in our teams' best interest to go to Maryland for the money. - Doug Elgin