NORTH TEXAS vs. NEW ORLEANS
January 7, 2006 Denton, Texas (The Super Pit)
NORTH TEXAS POSTGAME QUOTES
Kendrick Davis (NT, G)
“The way we came out at the start of the game is a sign of inconsistency. We didn’t come out with that extra bounce in our step and they were fired up. You’ve got to take your hat off to them.
“We’ve got to play better defense, no matter if we’re in a man or zone. We didn’t do that tonight. We dug ourselves a hole and couldn’t get out. We’ve just got to come back strong next game.”
Jeffrey Simpson (NT, C)
“We didn’t come out with any fire in our eyes. We didn’t come out prepared. We let them come into our house and beat us.”
Johnny Jones (head coach)
“This was a very disappointing loss for us. We should always take care of business at home. We did not do that tonight. Credit New Orleans, I thought they played with a great deal of confidence both offensively and defensively. They were able to withstand our runs in both halves. Their intensity in the first half set the tone for the remainder of the game.”
On the last offensive possession
“We had some opportunities. We wanted to get a good shot and crash the boards. On the first miss we got two good looks that just did not fall for us.”
On going ahead at the3:54 mark second half
“We got the lead but then went through a stretch where we could not score. We have to be more poised down the stretch and work harder.”
