Starting Quotes

(McDermott) stepped up. He?s come a long way since the beginning of the year. He was playing real tight at the beginning of the season, but he?s starting to relax a bit and it?s made a difference. - Steve Boyle

(Martinez) tries to psyche me out because I'm not that good with the (starting) blocks yet. But I'm trying to work harder, trying to get him. I think I will soon. - Raul Rodriguez

(Holmes) made the comment he was really happy, in a way, that he didn't have to think about preparing for games and stuff as a starting running back. He was happy for Larry that he stepped up and did an outstanding job. - Herman Morris

(Hite) did a good job being effectively wild for the first three innings. Then she started being wild in the strike zone and that was a little more dangerous for her. And our hitters woke up . . . I think we're starting to come back around. - Gary Greer

(Dixon) has improved tremendously. I don't think he is running near what he can run. I think he has a lot of learning to do. He trains hard, and he works hard. I think all that work is starting to pay off. - Ron Foehl

(A win) makes us 1-0 in the second half. We've got to start right now with the first game like we're starting over. - John Jones