Syracuse Player Quotes
Jan. 7, 2004
Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.
Syracuse Player Quotes
Junior Hakim Warrick
On playing the entire 40 minutes:
"We just had to tough it out. It's tiring, especially when there are guys beating down on you the whole game. We have trained for that so we are used to it."
On Syracuse's defense:
"We think we should have done a much better job defensively, especially rotating. I think we gave up too many second-chance points."
Sophomore Billy Edelin
On whether it was good thing to start the BIG EAST season against St. John's:
"I think so because the Georgetown's and all those type of teams, basically night in and night out, you are going to find guys coming at you. To play a team that plays hard and never really gives up is a fitting way to start the BIG EAST schedule."
On the starters playing the entire second half:
"Any player wants to play the whole time. It's not like Coach doesn't have confidence in these guys. I think they can make plays. When they get the opportunity, I trust them that they will respond. Next game, they might play a lot. They just have to be ready."
