“He's a hard-nosed guy and he's not afraid to go into the danger areas and rough it up. He's a hard worker and he's getting rewarded.”
Wade Flaherty
“Two gap is not an easy thing and it's not a sexy thing either. But for the hard-nosed guy, it's perfect. For the tougher defensive linemen, this is the defense they want to play in and that's why we've recruited guys like Chris Long.”
Brennan Schmidt
“He's a hard-nosed player. He's not afraid to mix it up and get in people's faces. That probably wasn't the best move on his part. But he doesn't give an inch.”
Cory Schneider
“He's a rock. He's our go-to guy. He's a tough, hard-nosed kid who's very, very dependable. He's willing to take the workload on. In fact, he demands to have the workload.”
Joe Ross
“It is going to be great to have these guys for four years. Trent is a hard-nosed competitor who is really good defensively, and Matt is a versatile player who can shoot the three-pointer and score on the block.”
Jeff Morgan
“Their job was to intimidate, hit guys hard, and send a message. They had hard-nosed, gritty forwards who had talent.”
Peter Harrold
“Duane is too good of a player to sit on the bench. He's a tough guy, he's a hard-nosed guy. He's practiced extremely hard. ... He brings a demeanor to our team that we need, to be honest with you.”
Tommy Bowden
