Brian Kelly Quotes

"We're in control. It's always good to have some control over things this time of year."

"It's a matter of being at the right place at the right time and having the right conversation. There were a number of Big 12 teams that were in the mix there. Ontario was a late qualifier, academically. And we stood by him. Four days prior to our Indiana game he had not been certified by the NCAA, so sometimes you have to hang in there with a young man and build that trust, and we built that trust with him, and he rewarded us with some great play here and ultimately signing with us."

"The good signs were on defense. We did some things on defense that we can build on. We feel the defense can make an impact now where in the past we didn't feel that way."

"Absolutely, without a doubt, ... What we do out there and what we've been doing for the last couple of years, you can look at other tandems and try to compare their numbers to ours. I think our numbers are better and just the performance that we bring to the team. I definitely think we're the best tandem."

"We were going to run the football. We knew it. They knew it. Everybody knew it."

"The North Bay is a very prosperous region, and deposit growth is very strong here. This is no secret, and for this reason there will always be a steady flow of startup banks that fill the much-needed role of community banker."

"We have made real progress. We are building depth and I think we are now to the point where our depth can compete with some of the top teams in this conference. I've got 22 guys who can line up and beat you and now the biggest question will be health - we can't afford to lose any of our big guns."

"It further damages the state's ability to attract and retain job creators, because it is essentially a tax on small businesses."

"It's a nice swagger we have right now. There's a lot of confidence in this locker room."

"We're excited about Charley joining our staff. He brings a great deal of experience in the MAC and specifically within the passing game. He is a well-respected individual in the coaching profession and has a bright and innovative mind."

"I have a great deal of faith and trust in our judicial system. These young men will be given the opportunity to have a fair trial, and because of our system of justice, are innocent until proven guilty. However, as student-athletes, they are held to a higher level, and will remain suspended until further information becomes available."

"I have a great deal of faith and trust in our judicial system. These young men will be given the opportunity to have a fair trial... However, as student-athletes, they are held to a higher level, and will remain suspended until further information becomes available."

"We'll probably be an underdog for the first eight games,"

"I consider Kelly/Shorts to be a premier stadium of its size in the country. It's definitely part of the vision we had for our program."

"We have to be prepared for them to use all their weapons. This is an opportunity for them to look at all their kids and find out what direction they want to go with their offense heading into their Big Ten schedule."

"We came in here with the idea that we wanted to make it known that Central Michigan football is a program to pay attention to, ... We came in here with a chip on our shoulder, because of all of the off-the-field distractions."

"We came with all 11 men, our Desperado package. We went all out after the kick. It was indicative of our effort for the entire game."

"He didn't lose any strength in his arm. They have a lot of guys that can make big plays over there on offence."

"He didn't lose any strength in his arm. They have a lot of guys that can make big plays over there on offense."

"All the bands are here to support a worthwhile cause."