University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Basketball/NIT Postgame Quotes
Mar 19, 2005 | Men's Basketball
March 19, 2005
Memphis Head Coach John Calipari
"We are really playing unselfish and executing offensively. Virginia Tech started the game shooting 65 percent, and by the end of the half, it was 38.5 percent. Arthur Barclay was unbelievable, and the reason we had the first half lead was because Arthur gave us second-chance opportunities with his offensive rebounding.
"I told Rodney he had one job and that was to make it hard for Carlos Dixon to get the ball, and Rodney became a highlight tape offensively. I tried to explain to my team when you play that way I am more concerned about defending and rebounding and just let the offense happen. Defense first and it makes your offense happen."
"Our whole team played well. I am proud of these guys and we just played the fourth-place ACC team and we were up 25 points. We are a pretty good team also."
"We would like to have the game (NIT third round) here but it appears it will be here or Nashville. The true fans just want to be a part of this."
Virginia Tech Head Coach Seth Greenberg
"I thought we really played a high level today. Memphis is a good team and we have to do a better job of shooting free throws, especially on the road. We took care of the basketball, but we just couldn't make shots and we were not physically tough getting offensive rebounds."
"We have to be stronger, bigger and work harder and get more organized. We need to get into the weight room. We have a lot of work to do and have to be committed. To be where we want to be, we have to make an unbelievable commitment over the next eight months."
