Louisville vs. Tulane Quotes
October 17, 2003 | Football
Oct. 17, 2003
Louisville Head Coach Bobby Petrino
"That was a good ball game for us. I had concerns going into the game. They were good team offensively. I knew we had to run the ball tonight. I was really impressed with our defense tonight. They made some big plays to put us in position to score. Offensively it wasn't bad either. We were able to get the ball into the end zone. Without looking at the film, I would have to say that was probably the best game for our special teams."
(On Tulane's QB J.P. Losman) "I think we did a really good job in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter we had some mental lapses. That just shows you that you need to keep your focus. But for the most part our defense did a good job."
Tulane Head Coach Chris Scelfo
"Louisville's a good football team. They really got after us in all three phases of the game. We needed everything to go right for us and it didn't. Louisville had a lot to do with that. If you lose the turnover game, you usually lose the game.
(on Louisville's defense) "I knew coming into the game that facet of their game doesn't get the credit they deserve. I think the media and fans want to see (offensive) stats. The most important stat is points allowed, and they're good at it.
(on Mewelde Moore) "He's the most productiove back I've ever been associated with. He runs hard, plays hard, blocks hard.
(on Louisville's Michael Bush) "Mike is an outstanding player. Bobby does a good job mixing him around and giving him a chance. He made some good runs against us."
(on Tulane QB JP Losman) "I didn't think he was consistent. For whatever reason, I don't know. He may have been pressing. He wasn't as sharp as he's been. He didn't operate up to his standerds, but he still played pretty good."
Louisville RB Eric Shelton
(on his 100-yard rushing game) "I give much praise to the offensive line. They did a great job of blocking. Most of it was because of them and our tight end. I just expected to do what I do. Whatever came out of it, came out of it. It came out positive.
