We were playing most of our games against teams east of the Mississippi River. We needed to go our own way and play Western teams. We were the new kid on the block as far as the service academies were concerned. We needed to gain our own identity.
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We had to take something different and do something with it. It was a gamble, but I thought it was a natural offense for the academy's players. I wasn't an idiot. I knew the key to beating Army and Navy was to out-recruit them. The best way to do that was to do something different.Ken Hatfield
Nobody wants to be where they are I don't think anybody wrote that in the script. The good thing is that the players that we have love football. They want to improve, and they want to get better. If they'll continue to have that attitude ... and then you just play.
Ken Hatfield
Everybody likes to play at home, and we're no exception, ... I guarantee you we are anxious to play at home one time this year and see what it looks and feels like.
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We get a base line for every kindergarten and first grade student. As the students grow through maturation, the test shows any changes. It's important for parents to be aware of these changes.
Ken Hatfield
I think every one of our guys felt that way when they started, even some on defense. That's something that they'll learn. They've known the speed of the game now, and they see that you just don't stand around you'd better go attack somebody.
Ken Hatfield
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