-What actually occurred was a result of our preparation, which allowed every player to perform brilliantly under the most pressure-filled situation imaginable.
-Practice is everything.
-In my nine years at USC we had freshmen starting at every position, including quarterback.
-We conveyed our expectation that every incoming player had the chance to start in this first year.
-We discovered that by setting these high expectations and using supporting, consistent language, we could enable a freshman to contribute immediately.
-We didn't promise trophies, titles, or even that they would start, much less play. As coaches, we would create opportunities for them to show their value and worth to the team and perhaps earn a starting position. What we did promise at USC, and will continue to do so at the Seahawks, it that all players, be they freshmen or rookies, seniors or veterans, would be given an equal opportunity to compete for a spot right away. That wasn't a sales pitch, it was the truth.
-First-year players could help us win.
-The most important things I am looking for are competitive will and love of the game.
-Recruiting was just another way to compete.
-Not every recruit was equipped to handle the best working alongside the best.
-The only way to earn the right to be on the field was by competing for it, and they also knew that we would respond accordingly.
-We were far more wary of setting expectations too low than of setting them to high, and by placing great expectations on our student-athletes, our coaching staff had the belief they could field a championship team year after year.
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