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STRONG: Notes and Quotes - 9/29/14

On3 imageby:Justin Wells•09/29/14
Charlie Strong
Charlie Strong. (Will Gallagher/IT)
Charlie Strong. (Will Gallagher/IT)

Charlie Strong. (Will Gallagher/IT)

Here are the Notes and Quotes from Texas coach Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference. Tons on the agenda today.

“It’s almost like watching a video game.” – Strong, on Baylor’s offense

“We’re going to have to play above our heads.” – Strong, on the Baylor game

“What’s the spread? A couple of touchdowns? They deserve every bit of it.” – Strong, on Baylor

“If you let (Baylor) run and pass the ball effectively, it’ll be a long day for us.” – Strong

“We can’t score enough points to get into a track meet with Baylor. You can’t match it.” – Strong

“All about building relationships with college coaches, and making sure players are about character.” – Strong, on meeting w/ Goodell

“We’re sending you some guys of questionable character and you’re giving them a lot of money.” – Strong, on his words to Goodell

“In order to change this program we have to get some top players in here.” – Strong, on in-state recruiting

“They’re probably frustrated. But we are where we are right now.” Strong, on O-line and Gray/Brown evaluations

**Strong noted the self-sacking tendencies of Tyrone Swoopes at times. Says he needs to stand in the pocket and deliver the ball better.

**Strong says they’ll sit down this week with suspended players, Daje Johnson and Des Harrison, but nothing has changed on status

**Strong says meeting with Goodell/Vincent wasn’t planned. Came up Sunday morning.

**Big 12 released the times for next week’s games. Texas – OU kicks off at 11am.

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