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Vanderbilt Player Quotes 2/11/2006 Vanderbilt Player Quotes
Vanderbilt Forward DeMarre Carroll
On being in a close game:
“Coach (Stallings) preached to us to bring the fight to them, don’t let them bring the fight to us. We’ve been in close games plenty of times before and this time we stayed together. We had great intensity.”
On his confidence level:
“I feel like my confidence level has risen. Coach (Stallings) told me to play my game like I was back in high school. I think now that I can play like I did back in high school all over again. I used my quickness against their post players. When Coach (Stallings) gives you the green light, you have to play your game.”
Vanderbilt Forward Derrick Byars
On a close win:
“Our previous experience in these situations clearly helped us. We’ve gotten to where we are used to a night like tonight. We showed composure in the end. It was very satisfying because we’ve had three to four close encounters. We stuck together, we made clutch free throws. We rallied at the end of the game, and that means a lot to us.”
On Kentucky’s shooting:
“Kentucky shot better this time around. We knew (Patrick Sparks) could get hot. When he hits one, it increases his confidence. We wanted to put that flame out really fast.”
On Mario Moore’s presence in the stands tonight:
“It’s inspiring to see him on the sidelines encouraging us. He’s been the symbol of this program recently and just to see him cheering us on is great.” |
