Oregon vs. Pacific Postgame Quotes
11/29/13 | Men's Basketball
Oregon Head Coach Dana Altman
Opening Statement...
“Defensively we just weren't very good in the first half, and because of that we didn't get very many opportunities. Once we got some stops and we got some baskets I thought our press got them on their heels a little bit and I thought that was a big change. For the most part, the defense initiated our offense and one we got some shots down our energy level went way up and defensively we were just a lot better.”
On Johnathan Loyd…
“Johnathan [Loyd] moved the ball and tried to make plays for guys. He's an energy giver, and we have to have more of those guys. He brings the energy, he's all about the team and he moved the ball really well.”
On Mike Moser…
“He had a couple good looks, but he did rush a couple. In the second half we were running some stuff for him because we thought we had an advantage there.”
On team chemistry…
“These guys will learn to play together more, and that's part of growing as a team. But we have good guys they all want to play together, they all want to be coached and I'd be really disappointed if this team doesn't make big strides.”
OREGON PLAYER QUOTES
#10, G, Johnathan Loyd
On career-high and Matthew Knight Arena Record 13 assists…
“My teammates were all knocking down shots, so I have to thank them first.”
On building confidence…
“We put that stretch together last year after a tough conference season and now I am just trying to be a leader. I want to keep the team warm and going.”
On being a leader…
“It is a challenge. We have some characters on our team, but we are all coming together. We are going to do it. I know what Head Coach wants and what he expects and I am just trying to pass that on to the new guys.”
On the second half of the game…
“We just had defensive intensity. We were getting rebounds. Once we all come together it will be even more fun.”
#21, G, Damyean Dotson
On Johnathan Loyd's assists…
"I was not surprised at all. He always thinks about his teammates first. I know he wants to give the ball up, that's what point guards do. When I run down the court I am always looking for the ball from Johnny.”
On the slow starts…
“We need to start the game like we started the second half. When we start out well it is because we had good warm-ups. If we all talk and communicate from the start then we will have a great season.”
On being more comfortable…
“I am getting more comfortable and trying to play defense and get rebounds first. The offense will come to me.”
PACIFIC QUOTES
Pacific Head Coach Ron Verlin
On Oregon's big second half comeback…
“I have to give them credit. It seemed like they made every shot in the second half. Every ball seemed to bounce away from us. It went exactly their way and that's a credit to them.”
On what he'll take away from the match up…
“We rebounded well. That was a big positive from today. We talked about that a lot this week - getting offensive rebounds and crashing the glass. I thought our guys were really going after balls and played hard. I think another positive was the play of T.C. Wallace - he's getting more comfortable and that's showing. We get Cal Poly tomorrow afternoon, so we'll turn our focus to them.”
