Mizzou Basketball Post Game Quotes
11/13/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 13, 2007
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Missouri Tigers Head Coach Mike Anderson Quotes
Missouri vs. Fordham
November 13, 2007
On the benefit of Missouri's speed defensively:
"You're not going to keep [Fordham] to those numbers because they are a quality basketball team. I thought that tonight was one of those nights that anytime the Tigers put the ball up, it was going in."
On getting the starters rest during the first half:
"The guys that came in gave us some quality minutes. Last night, I thought they could have done more, but tonight they all really made an impact in the game.
On defenders taking the charge:
"That's what I'm talking about when discussing our defense as a team. You have to create pressure to setup those situations, and I think our team did a good job of that tonight. We're getting some blocked shot and we're beginning to rebound a little better, but we are still a work in progress.
Fordham Head Coach Dereck Whittburg Quotes:
On Missouri's 79-55 win over Fordham:
"I was very happy with the second half. I know they have a very good team and their guards were going to press us. I really went against my gut; I wanted to start small but I started my seniors. I had a gut feeling I should have started small, and we did in the second half and it worked for us. We hung in there and actually won the second half. I was proud of my guys in the second half. They're a very good basketball team. I think they could be a Top-25 team and I love the way they play. I know Mike, I know what he's going to do, but we just got off to a bad start and couldn't stop the bleeding."
On Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll, Columbia Regional MVP:
"He's great, he's great. I can't say enough about him. He's great. Carroll's a really good kid and I'm happy for him."
On Fordham's overall tournament performance:
"I thought we showed some guts yesterday against a good basketball team and they [Central Missouri] won today. I knew they were a good basketball team and well-coached. I'm proud about that win. When you go to a tournament and you get one win, we had our sights set high, but at least you come out of here with one game under your belt."
On Missouri's basketball team:
"I love the way they play and congratulations to them. I wish them luck going into the next round."
