Indiana University Athletics
Player Practice Quotes (2/21/03)
2/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 21, 2003
Marshall StricklandRegarding the first Big Ten road win against Iowa:
"It's great to get one under our belts. I think it's a momentum builder and we'll try to carry that into Illinois."
Regarding the fact that Illinois has not lost at home this year:
"They are a real tough team to beat at home and they played great against Michigan State the other day at home. We're just going to go in their and fight, and we're getting better too so it will be a good game."
Regarding the struggle in the Louisville game and what he has learned from that game:
"They play differently than a lot of teams we've faced. They play a more up tempo game and they are pressing us, so it's more of a challenge as a point guard. In the Big Ten, teams tend to lay back a little bit more and you have more space and more time to think."
"I think it's a great learning experience because in the (NCAA) tournament we're going to be running into teams like (Louisville), teams like Kentucky play like that. That is going to be an obstacle in the postseason."
George Leach
Regarding playing Sean Kline, A.J. Moye, Donald Perry and other team members in practice every day:
"Those guys play hard every day in practice. I've never played against another team as intense as Kline and Donald and A.J. and all those guys."
Regarding his academic status and gaining another year of athletic eligibility:
"I am going to graduate this year, that's a fact. I attend all my classes and I'm getting good grades so far. If I graduate on time this semester I'll get a fifth year (of eligibility). I need the extra year - it's a necessity."
Regarding team goals:
"We want to be another Final Four team this year. We worked extremely hard this summer, in Maui, everywhere. We play hard and we don't want to let that get away from us."
Regarding the difference in play against Iowa:
"I didn't want to put myself in a position where I have to create my shot. I'm not trying to score anymore, if I get the ball that's fine. I'm playing more defense from now on."
Regarding more opportunities on the floor and scoring:
"I felt that I was in the right spot at the right time more."
Regarding matchups:
"I will play against anybody. I don't care whether it's Iowa or Wisconsin, I will play against anybody. Matchups, that's...it doesn't matter. I'm ready to guard anybody."
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