Indiana University Athletics
Indiana Player Quotes
12/3/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 3, 2005
Indiana vs. Eastern Michigan
Dec. 3, 2005
Indiana Player Quotes
Freshman center Ben Allen
On impact between Duke and tonight
BA: "Sheldon (Williams) had me most of the game and because of that I sat out most of the Duke game. I was thinking during practice this week and all night, I just have to get back and make a positive impact on tonight's game."
On adapting to defense and play
BA: "Most of this year we are going to see the zone with Marco (Killingsworth), DJ (White) and myself inside. We are going to have to adapt to getting the ball to the high and low post. Getting the open looks and our outside shooting is where most of the scoring is going to be coming from. We are going to have to adjust."
On D.J White
BA: "I know that I have to come in early and make an impact. I will have to bring my game every night now."
Sophomore forward Robert Vaden
On Eastern Michigan
RV: "Their post guy had an amazing night. John Bowler had 28 points and nine rebounds. He played well and kept them in a game for a while. Eastern Michigan was a good team and I can see them doing well in their conference."
Junior guard Errek Suhr
On bouncing back after the Duke game
ES: "It was something the coaches were talking about all week. To be able to focus on this game was somewhat of a struggle, but the coaches were able to get us focused and to play well. Coach Davis told us you do not know what is going to happen from game to game, and we have to be able to play anyone at anytime. I realized, I still need to work on my defense."
Senior guard Marshall Strickland
On preparation for the game
MS: "After last game, we were all drained mentally and physically, so getting ready for this game was a challenge. Emotions ran high and the environment was loud once again. Playing a team like Eastern Michigan was a great challenge for us. This game tested out our leadership and maturity."
