Pat Hill Quotes (46 Quotes)

We couldn't pass up an opportunity to play a program like LSU. They have so much history and tradition and respect in the SEC, and as a program won a national title a couple years ago and finished fifth last season. They have been one of the premiere programs in all of college football of this decade. We are looking forward to the trip to Death Valley, where it is difficult to win. We are looking forward to that challenge.

The main thing about our schedule every year is it gives us an opportunity, when the season starts, to play for something. If this team can run this table, there's no way they can be denied.

I appreciate the administration giving me a time line to meet with NFL teams, and now the time has come for me to say that I'm no longer a candidate for any NFL head coaching position. It was a great process and learning experience.

We just have to keep winning. It's a simple goal, but it's not so simple to do. I don't care what the other team's record is, it's always a big game for us and that's how we have to prepare.

getting a lot of big payday games in big venues, which is great for those programs. I think that has defeated the purpose for us, anyway, of getting really high-profile games, even though they're on the road.

That place erupts when things are going good for the Ducks, ... But those environments are the kind of places you want to play in.

We've got a big one coming up this week and our team realizes it, ... They've been in big games before and they understand. Our players have been to tough places. We've had the advantage of experiencing a tough environment. That doesn't make it any easier though. You still have to be prepared, listen well, know your hand signals, etc. You have to understand the emotion of the crowd is controlled by the whole team and what we have to do as the visitors, is try and take that part of the game out of the picture.

I thought he played a really good game. I hope he's remembered for making a lot of big plays for us.

Paul's greatest talent is the ability to find a way to win period. It's not about stats with Paul. He does what he has to do to win, and that's a hard guy to find. That's why he's so special.

Except for one play, I thought he played a great football game.

I've been here for nine years. Nine years is a long time in one place.

Paul's got about 15 games under his belt that he wasn't at full health. Paul's had to do it hurt, without all the weapons others might have had. He never said a word. He's always sucked it up and played.

He had a heck of a year. The scouts notice him.

I really don't have any answers right now. I don't understand five turnovers. I don't understand the personal fouls we had in that game. I really don't have the answers to those things.

Because of the success we've had at Fresno State, I have been contacted by several NFL teams regarding their head coaching openings. I'm not going to name the teams, out of respect, but only to say there is genuine interest. Since becoming head coach at Fresno State, I have never interviewed for another job, but with so much interest at this time from NFL teams, I owe it to my family to look and listen.

In the past, Hill's teams have shown a mysterious tendency to stumble in October (5-9 since '01) -- a problem he attributes in part to a letdown after facing several bigger-name opponents in September -- only to dominate in November and December, going 20-2 over the same span. The thing I like about this schedule, ... is it gives us a chance to build toward something later in the season for the first time since I've been here.

To be at a program for nearly a decade is very rare for any coach these days. I hope this shows how much I love the community. We have goals to accomplish and I'm working on making the grass greener at Fresno State.

I think it's very important for my team to know that as a young man I was influenced so much by Ron McBride, ... Players are a mirror of their coach. I can honestly say I tried to mirror his personality.

They've put together a great run to end the season. When a team comes in the way they are playing, that is something that you have to pay attention to.

This was sort of the story of our season - down the stretch we didn't get it done. I thought we had opportunities but credit Tulsa, they made the plays when they had to and we didn't when we were in position.

Toledo has been in this offense now for five years so I think they are a little more efficient,

We work from the top of the ladder. National championship and undefeated season out OK. Move on. What's next Our top goal now is winning the WAC title, and that's a lofty goal.

June and I have talked about it. I know there's some real thought that has gone into ... making it a non-league game at the end of the year. I think it would be great.

Dwayne embodies what Bulldog football is all about. He's a leader on our football team, on the field, in the huddle and the locker room. He goes about his daily duties with a professional demeanor and is respectful of his peers. He has also been a productive player for us at a high level. He is a great candidate for this award and the kind of player who should be associated with the qualities that Ronnie Lott exhibited in college and professional football.

Both teams have a lot of weapons and are able to put a lot of points on the board.

Paul is a proven winner, ... He'll be the key for us, no doubt about it. He won't be rattled.

I know it would make the game the next week bigger.

Robin went in there and did a very good job. He did not get beat on pass protection. We didn't miss a beat.

I'm always going to counsel and advise student-athletes in their best interest. Right now, Richard is in a position where he is expected to go on the first day of the draft, and he believes he's ready to start making a living in the NFL. I can't argue wit

They have a very balanced offense. I love their running back. I think Mitchell is a very, very tough back. They have a good offensive line and a quarterback who is mobile and can throw the football.

Don't be surprised if they beat Georgia, ... They are good enough to do it.

I don't believe we're an undisciplined team. Obviously we were in the wrong place in the wrong times in critical situations. I mean, 16 penalties for 155 yards - that's unheard of. It's unbelievable.

Because of David and the continued success of the program, the Bulldogs are on the national scene of college football. The fact that he was a Valley high school product, a true home-grown, hometown hero makes this event more special.

They're a good football program, but for the first time, I thought we were able to bring our 'A' game against them,

Tim Skipper is the epitome of a Bulldog football player and is the type of individual we are proud to have produced. He was obviously a very good football player to start for four seasons. As a student, he was excellent. He was a leader on the field and in the locker room. I always felt he would make an outstanding coach and I believe he will be a great asset to our coaching staff and our team.

We are very happy to have Tim and Derek back in our program. They are two outstanding young coaches who know what Bulldog football is all about. They are committed to the program and I'm very pleased to have them back on our campus. With their personality, communication skills and attention to detail, I expect they will be excellent recruiters and coaches.

We are very proud of the academic progress we've made. I feel our program is as competitive both academically and athletically as any in the nation. We have gone to seven straight bowl games and our APR score ranks in the top 10 in the nation. That's a great accomplishment by our team and our staff.

This is not only a huge game for Fresno State but also for the University of Toledo, especially coming across the country and playing on national television. They are a lot like us really. They play very hard and are well-coached in all three phases. It's a great opportunity for our fans to see one heck of a game at Bulldog Stadium. This is a very meaningful game for both teams.

Derek did a great job working on our staff as a graduate assistant coach. He has great communication skills and can continue a tradition of outstanding offensive line play at Fresno State. Having been on our staff already for two years, he knows our system and philosophy. Additionally, I know he is going to be a great recruiter for Fresno State.

David was my first recruit and brought unprecedented national attention to Fresno State, the football program and the Valley,

I'm glad it's at Nevada and it was set up at the end of the year... It doesn't matter if it's snowing. I don't care what the weather is. Our kids will be ready to play this football game.

The new rule is leaving a big void for schools like ourselves to get those games against those (BCS) teams or to get even I-AA teams to come to your place because (I-AA teams are) being bought up by the bigger schools ... for another home gate and a victory, ... Scheduling will become a problem.

We will have to understand that they are going to get yards and they will move the ball. Toledo has a great offense and a lot of experience.

We've built on that vision, ... We never varied on the course we took. . . . We took a lot of criticism, playing the type of schedule we play. But I'm very proud of the fact we stayed the course.

We've got all the necessary weapons. And if we have key injuries, I think we've got enough personnel to make any adjustments we need. The knowledge of the game, being able to get in and out of plays, we have so much more at our disposal now.

We're getting to a point now where when we get to our scouting team, it's a full-speed picture. We might not spend a lot of time preparing specifically for an opponent, but the time we do spend has been of good quality.