We showed we've got a little mental toughness. We were able to put (the first-game loss) behind us and move on. That's all you can do in that situation.

Matt Griffin

They grew up and saw the toughness of farming, their parents working year-round, and they saw that hard labor don't necessarily pay off.

Manuel Cunha

The foul trouble definitely hurt us because we were forced to play certain players out of position. We're young and I think we've begun to develop a certain toughness. We played well and I can't complain because South came out and simply did what they were supposed to do.

Dawn Karpell

They've got really good quickness on defense. I'm also impressed with how hard their kids play. The ability, savvy, competitiveness and toughness of Brandon Rouse have also been impressive.

Wayne Jackson

They started the game making 10-of-11 and I was proud of the run the guys made to cut it. Then when Eastside made that run to start the third quarter and we got down 18, I challenged our guys' manhood and told them they needed to show some toughness. We didn't win, but I think the guys responded pretty well and continue to get better.

Tony Wise

I've got nothing to prove anymore. If they want to fight, I'll fight and I'll get it done. I use my toughness now to make sure guys are held accountable on the other team.

Mel Angelstad

Ability doesn't win on the road, toughness does, and we weren't tough enough. We didn't defend the ball well enough, or rebound or take care of the ball well enough. They had easy scores and we didn't shoot well.

Gary Holquist

They take a punch and keep on going with it. It's just a testament to their toughness and their character, and to the different guys on the team that get a chance to step up.

Ben Howland

Mental toughness is what got us through the game.

Nic Beaver

We just had to keep our composure there. We stayed focused and were able to play as a team. This was definitely not just another win. We're taking team unity, mental toughness, there's a lot we can take from this game.

Marc Maddox

Our position dictates toughness. It's an honor to be a Carson linebacker.

Sean Ellis

We just have to climb, climb, climb and build that toughness. And right now, it's more the mental toughness we need to build.

Evgeni Nabokov

She (Gerry) has made the single most improvement. She will be the focus of our attack this year. In girls soccer it's hard to find a goal scorer. She has that mindset. She brings a good level of toughness to our team.

Eric Steege

As I told the kids on the way home, this conference is tough. We have to build mental as well as physical toughness to be competitive.

Eric Murray

I think the main qualities that made this job attractive to me were the commitment by the front office to winning, and to building an organization for the long term. I look forward to building an organization that people can be proud of, that's built with character, that's built with toughness, built with discipline.

Eric Mangini

Pole vaulting is all about strength and mental toughness. I'm afraid of heights, but I can vault over 11 feet. You have to be able to realize that you're going to go upside on the pole and you can hurt yourself like I did. You have to know what you're getting into.

Erin Lippie

This was a disappointing day but not because of the outcome, but because of our lack of effort and toughness. We definitely didn't play to our full potential and with the effort we played with in Vegas or against Kent State. The end of the second game was a little better, but we shot ourselves in the foot too early on. At least we got back on the right track for tomorrow.

Eileen Schmidt

We finally made some toughness plays.

Ed Dechellis