Q&A with Coach Mac Bryan
Q. How would you characterize this year’s team?
A. This year’s team is hungry to improve and has grown together through shared adversity. They’re a tight-knit, resilient unit that’s motivated to take the next step.
Q. What will be the keys to your success?
A. Consistency in execution, strong leadership, staying healthy, and winning the turnover battle.
Q. Who will be your key leaders on the team?
A. Darian Keefe, Jared Mitchell, Josh Conner, Antonio Hendrix, Landon Larsen, Donovan Vandergriff, and Jamie Hinton.
Q. What are your biggest reasons for optimism?
A. We return a solid core of experienced players who are committed to setting a new standard.
Q. What can you build on from last year?
A. We had several close games that could’ve gone either way. The experience gained in those situations will pay off.
Q. Any lessons learned from last year?
A. We learned that discipline and focus for four full quarters can be the difference in tight games.
Q. Will we see anything different this year?
A. Expect more tempo on offense and more aggressive looks on defense. We’ve made adjustments to play to our strengths and get our playmakers more involved.
Q. How would you characterize your team’s speed?
A. We’re faster across the board this year.
