Monday Press Conference Thread

[Harrison Wier]

Strong just got put in the hardest position I've ever seen a person put in. Having to field questions about leaving his "family" in front of them. What did he do? He handled it with the most class I've ever seen. I hope to be half the person he is.

That was admirable.

He's amazing. No matter where he goes, I will root harder for him than anyone else. He is such a good man. If I had kids that played football, I send them to play for him. I understand the love for him. 

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick: Coach Strong and coach Brown are different but alike at the same time. They want the same goal."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick: "I had my parents call and ask if something happened. I felt like he wanted to clear it up with us more than anybody."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick on having fun on Friday: "It starts in practice. We can't be moping around. If we have energy, it'll carry into the game."

 

[HornSports Staff]

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[Harrison Wier]

Warrick: "Personally I'm good at blocking stuff out. As far as my teammates, I can't speak for them. That's the world we live in. Things are posted and said, and guys react differently."

 

[Harrison Wier]

The players love Charlie more than any team I've ever seen. It's easy to see why he's so loved. 

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick: "We are going to go play our hearts out Friday."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick on if they are playing for seniors or Charlie: "We are playing for each other. We are all going to play for coach Strong."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Warrick is done. More players coming soon.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Paul Boyette is up.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette needs a moment to conduct himself. He is on the verge of tears.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "It's real emotional because he gave me a chance to prosper in the program. I never met such a genuine guy that has brought so much passion to the team."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "He's so level headed. He takes all the punches for us. It's not human. It's really not. For me, I love coach Strong."

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

That was as awkward as I anticipated, but was handled with class and dignity by Strong. I hate he was put in that spot to begin with.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "It's The University of Texas. At the end of the day, it's about wins and losses."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "You can't ask for a better guy to turn the program around. You can see the growth. He brings the best out of guys. He knows every single guy, including the walk-ons."

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "At the end of the day, it falls on the players."

 

[shotime73]

I was in tears to be honest with you

 

[Harrison Wier]

Boyette: "I woudn't be married if it wasn't for him." Damn...