We're more consistent on our assignments. We run our routes better. Still, we're not at the completion percentage we'd like to be. What we are happy about is people have to play us in the pass, which really helps our running game.

It wasn't very long ago when very few schools would ever come through here. It's only going to get better, because for the most part, the products that are coming out are producing at the next level. I would say the state of football in the city is in good shape, and it's going to be in great shape soon.

He's a kid that's going to succeed. I don't think you'd ever understand his work ethic unless you were around him. He kind of lives for football' it's kind of his passion.

We knew he was capable of doing what he's been asked to do here. You always second-guess yourself -- 'Maybe, maybe not.' He's left no doubt. He plays so hard every down it's amazing.

I think we're going to approach it like any other week. Their offensive skill kids are very good football players. They do a good job spreading the ball around.

We can definitely execute better than what we've done. I think we're still inching closer to where we want to be.