Quotes - Morehead State State vs. Robert Morris (9/6/08)

Head Coach Joe Walton:

"One of things I said coming into the season was that we have a lot of good young players that can get better. How soon I can't tell you, but what I can tell you is that they like to play. Our guys had a good training camp, and they play hard. A lot of that work paid off today."

Head Coach Joe Walton on the first game of the season:

"We didn't know what to expect. We have so many young guys, but overall I was pleased. We still got some work to do, because we made some mistakes out there, especially mental errors. It's a good start, though."

Sophomore halfback Myles Russ:

"It was important for us to get the running game going early, and I give credit to our offensive line, because they did a wonderful job today. I didn't really see the defensive line get any pressure, and that allows you to get through and get to the second level. We just wanted to help Erik (Cwalinski) settle down a bit by getting the ground game going, because we have a good group of receivers. As I kept getting warmed up, I felt better."

Russ on getting a year of experience under his belt in the collegiate game:

"It's important. I wanted to work in the offseason to get stronger and build my stamina a little bit. We worked out hard, and that's the stuff that a lot of people don't see, but it really helped me today and hopefully will the entire season."