Jan. 6, 2009

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Missouri vs. Coppin State

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Mizzou Area, Columbia, MO

Head Coach Quotes

On Matt Lawrence and Kimmie English's perfect first halves from three-point land

“We talked about it, just put it in the hole, that's all that needs to take place and it seemed like they were in a good rhythm and it's good to see that.”

 

On Missouri's 30 points off turnovers tonight

“That's a big key to what we do, like I said if we can get you into the tempo we want to play then we can turn you over, we can stay in the ballpark in terms of rebounds and then we can execute things that take place and they shot the ball well.”

 

On Heading Into Conference Play

“That's what I told them everybody's equal, everybody is 0-0, so it's a new season you can scratch that one over, enjoy it until midnight, scratch it- its' 0-0.”

 

On Nebraska

“We get a chance to go on the road so hopefully we can call in the experience we had at Georgia.  That kind of effort and even more because now we're playing a Nebraska team that's going to be pumped up and ready I'm sure, playing at their place, first conference game, so they'll be a lot of emotion in that big of a game.”

 

 

 

 

Post Game Player Quotes

 

Senior Guard Matt Lawrence

On his 18 points coming from behind the arc in Tuesday's win…

“They found me, they found me in open spots and got the ball to me in position. I thank them for that. I was fortunate that they were falling tonight. Coach (Mike Anderson) has confidence in me to shoot it. I don't know, if I would have missed a few of those Coach probably would have been upset, but fortunately they went in for me.”

 

Senior Forward DeMarre Carroll

On preparation for Coppin State…

“Well, we approach this game like any other game. We just prepared for them like we prepare for everyone else. Coach said any game, on a given night, anything can happen. We're not going to look at their jersey's, we're not going to look at their record, we're just going to prepare for them like any other team.”

 

On Mizzou's bench…

“When we can get starters out and get some of these younger guys in to get some reps its going to help us down the line. We're really going to need them when it comes to the Big 12 season because you never know when someone is going to go down or get into foul trouble. So it's good when they can get some repetition out there and produce just like the starters.”

 

Junior Forward Keith Ramsey

On Missouri's depth…

“It speaks for itself at Georgia they came off the bench and proved they aren't freshmen anymore. And that's what Coach (Anderson) always says. They're going to fit in very well.”