Dave Leitao Quotes on Games (5 Quotes)

The biggest, most glaring thing that we thought we could teach was getting off to a good start. We didn't in those two games, and it obviously cost us. We have to do that to give us a chance to win.

Games like this are very difficult to play, as much emotionally as anything else. I thought we were very loose, especially in the first half. By not setting a tone, I don't think we did anything today to get ourselves better prepared for the stretch run of the regular season. I'm disappointed because 59 percent is a very high number against a team that on paper you should not be giving up that to.

Those who are competitors look at it as another challenge. We've had enough time between games to get the proper physical and especially mental rest that's needed so that you can look at the second season the right way.

To be able to compete and win means a lot for our guys. It means a lot, obviously, for our program. We're at the beginning stages of needing these wins like this to be able to, for me personally, to legitimize what I yell and scream about in practice every day. ... Games like this help to get a better understanding of what our team is about and what it needs to do.

He's been playing full tilt in practice for about a week now. But obviously, games are the best place to get back. Today did a lot, not only for us, but for his self confidence and my confidence in him.