Chip Hester Quotes (19 Quotes)

Defense is what Catawba's historically known for. We think this could be a very good unit.

We were down to our last straw several times. All second half, we had opportunities to lay down and quit. But we didn't do it.

I'd have to get an inverted Mohawk.

Coming out of high school (Purnell Swett), we recruited Darryl as an athlete. We'll recruit a quarterback or corner for a position, but in Division II you just try to get the best athletes you can and then trust the coaches get them in the right place.

Aaron did some really nice things speed-wise. We're excited about getting him.

Brad has football savvy, and he has the arm to make every throw. His height doesn't hurt any, but the thing I like most about him is that he's always calm and poised.

Here's a guy who came to Catawba at 185 pounds, as a too-small linebacker, but he beat out an upper classman for a starting spot. Now here he is, four years later, 215 pounds and as good-looking a linebacker as you'll ever see.

We talked about a lot of plays, but we went with a great call by (assistant) Matt Barrett. Crowe pulled the defense over just enough.

They're starting from scratch on defense, so we don't have any film of their personnel playing that defense. We do have an idea what they'll do, but we know we'll have to make some mid-game adjustments.

What stands out about Winston-Salem State is those running backs. They want to be physical. They want to beat people up front.

He got up by one. Then I rolled him. I was fighting for the roll all match. When I got it, I was like 'yeah, I finally got it' I knew once I got the roll it was over.

Those two pull for each other and feed off each other.

If you were gonna pick any guy to be successful that has never thrown a college pass, it would be Brad. He's not an average sophomore.

Four years ago, there were a few league games you knew you would win. That's not the case anymore. On any Saturday, anyone in this league can lose or win.

I'll never forget, the guy we were there to watch took the ball baseline and was getting ready to dunk it. Out of nowhere Shane Timmons comes from the foul line and pinned the ball up against the backboard.

Brock Thom, definitely he's the oldest. I don't know about the wisest. He knows the ropes and knows our system. He's been able to learn from some of the best that Catawba's ever had. His mental toughness and physical toughness really set a tone. We're not starting from scratch there.

Corey saw a lot of double coverage last season, and Rod usually made teams pay. Those two are best buddies.

Stewart jumped right in and fit in with everyone. Credit him and credit our players. He was accepted, and he was accepting of them.

The coaches and the team believe in Brad. The really good thing for us is that there will never be a better year to break in a new quarterback. We've got great skill people all around him.