We have added some real depth in areas. Our (newcomers) will be a real positive part of the 10-game season. Our team speed has improved tremendously with our first-year players. Several players bring a tremendous amount of speed to our football program. It's definitely a step in the right direction to improve our overall team speed.

It's been a good transition to this point. The coaches have worked very hard with our players. They understand we need to have patience with what we're doing ... and we need to improve over each day.