Syracuse Player Quotes
December 17, 2003
Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.
Syracuse Player Quotes
Sophomore Guard Billy Edelin
On playing man-to-man defense in the second half:
"When you say 'Syracuse', you think 2-3 zone. They were coming in thinking that's what they were going to go up against, so when we went to man, it threw a monkey-wrench into what they were trying to do. We made it tough for them."
On watching the freshmen play:
"I'm happy to see those guys get their chance – I was a freshman and I know what it's like to get your first taste. The more minutes you play, the more comfortable you get.
"When they're out there, I'm cheering for them."
Freshman Terrence Roberts
On his enthusiasm:
"I just go out there and get juiced. I try to do everything – the little stuff, the big plays, anything to get the team going."
Junior Hakim Warrick
On playing home games early in the season:
"It's a good learning experience while we're still trying to define ourselves as a team, especially for the young guys. I think a lot of teams don't meet their potential until mid to late December, so it's good to have games like this."
On halftime and second-half adjustments:
"It was a good change of pace. Josh Pace did a good job on (Luis) Flores, and I think that turned the game around for us."
On freshman Terrence Roberts:
"He's the energy that we need coming off the bench. It's great to have a guy like that. You know he's going to come in and give 110%."
On playing more frequent games:
"It helps us. We're starting to get in a rhythm and people are starting to feel more comfortable. We're going to get back at it again Saturday (against Siena)."
