We really sold this team on unity. Our motto this year is, 'One way, one team.' We told them we were going to get things done my way, and that if they were going to follow we could do some great things. They've really bought into that.

Joe is one of those tough-nut kids that just gets after it. He's the type of kid where you could probably take away a leg and an arm and he'd still go out and make 10 tackles a game. He never stops working.

This team has the potential for a big season. The offense must reduce the number of turnovers, and the defense must stop the run. Also, we must remain injury-free.