"This was the best offensive line we had seen, the best running back we had seen, the best quarterback we had seen and the best receiving crew we had seen."

"That's the thing. We can't learn from our mistakes in something like this. We can't afford to make a mistake. That's why it's so tough to do."

"Why stop a game if you're going to make mistakes fixing mistakes?"

"As long as we understand that, we'll maximize these opportunities to make it a cherished memory in our fortunate lives. It's a big deal, man. It's a real big deal. But it's the game that makes it so special. The fact that you remember it's a game makes it so special."

"He's such a special player, a once-in-a-lifetime talent."

"We took a shot at a couple guys, we didn't hit it. We'll force our issues next year."

"I'm confident that's not where this is going. The information that I have thus far, I don't think that's going to happen at all."

"But if you look at the difference between the past couple years and this year, we've kind of gone off the charts in all numbers."

"I'm not going to make any excuses for any part of this. I'm going to continue to take responsibility for that. I'm not going to point the finger at somebody else. I'm the one who has to continue to get this done."

"Well, we couldn't stop them when we had to. The quarterback ran all over the place. This is their night. It's wonderful doing what we've been doing. We didn't get it done."

"That quarterback just ran all over the place. He made the difference. This is their night. Hats off to 'em."

"Without question, that was a phenomenal night by one guy. That's an extraordinary player."

"It really felt this way when we talked as a team last night that this could happen in a big way. It was like we could have kept playing all night and had all that fun."

"This was a night for championships. Texas did a great job, wonderful job, all night. We had to keep scoring all night to outscore them. They were great champions tonight. If you have to step aside for somebody tonight, they're the team to do that for."

"I would think that Texas has a tremendous amount of motivation building into this game, just as we do, and they don't need any more than that. If that helps them, then it's OK. I can't do anything about it."

"It's just fun. And it's supposed to be fun."

"Our team is well-prepared for his leaving. It'll be fun to see who steps up."

"These are two historic offenses. You just don't see numbers like this except in video games."

"Matt can hang in those (Hollywood) settings, but he doesn't thrive or dwell on that. It's just because he's in L.A. He's a local kid that's done great. He decided to stay in school and became famous because of that, as well as the other stuff."

"Is it human nature that we're going to be complacent? I don't see that in any way, ... As a staff, we've worked harder and longer and recruited more than ever before. Probably the opposite of what you think has happened we're more driven then ever."

"He's an extraordinary football player."

"He was obviously the difference in the football game. He's really off the charts."

"You make the first down, you win the football game."

"Gosh, we finished so strong. We just pounded the football in the second half."

"That was our moment. I was trying to win the football game. We came within one fourth down of doing it. Missed it by that much."

"will be so explosive that the defense will have to spend a lot of time on the field."

"This is the kind of class that you're going to feel the impact immediately from these guys. You're going to feel it at the running back spot. You're going to feel it at the (defensive back) spot. You're going to see young guys involved from the beginning."

"This is the kind of class where you're going to feel the impact immediately."

"We tell recruits we're going to a nice, quiet, homey place. We're going to talk about your future and stuff like that. The next thing they know, John's unbuttoning his shirt and dancing in front of everybody."

"They have played really good football, and they have tons of highlights and good things to show, ... But they have been unable to get their win in the Pac-10. That just screams about the Pac-10 offenses. They bring in a terrific running back, a terrific receiver."

"We just could not stop him. Vince Young is just an extraordinary football player."

"If you make that first down, you're squatting on the football to win the game. We just missed it. By what -- two inches?"

"This is not the same football team, this is not the same offense, ... The players are the same, but they are performing at a higher level because of the guy who is running the thing."

"This is a fantastic and improved football team; the impact of the head coach is obvious,"

"They move the football better than ever. Sam Keller has just taken over and done a fantastic job."

"They know that they're worked in a fashion that makes them prepare well and perform well. They're into it. They do anything we ask them to do. They deserve to have a great time doing it everyday."

"They have really put it together in great fashion and we owe a tremendous amount to that which they have done and what they have accomplished to set things in motion. It's a remarkable number of wins for any group ever. I can't wait to see them all graduate, finish up and get out of here."

"We didn't expect it to be this easy, but the game went our way from the beginning. I was a little surprised."

"Absolutely, heck yeah. We're counting on that competition."

"A lot of players will be battling for playing time in the secondary and the competition will continue into the fall."

"What Coach Wooden did was so special."

"Every coach talks about turnovers, but it's how deeply you emphasize it is where you get consistency. Our guys are riddled with the thought of having to go get the ball at all times in everything that we're doing. It's the number one emphasis in the program for us."

"I've got so much control and call every shot. I haven't changed my outlook on that at all. You know, to do something like I like to do it, you've got to do it over a long period of time. That's why this is a cherished moment for me in my coaching career. I'm right in the middle of something really special, and I can see it, it's very clear."

"One of the keys to finding consistency is not being knocked any which way by the hype and the buildup. We've found a way of dealing with that and ... taking our best preparation into the big game."

"(UA) played really hard, and they had a very good defense, ... Their scheme is very solid. They know how to mix their looks and their pressures. They came after us and were really effective. We respect the heck out of what they are doing and what they are capable of doing."

"I think it's a tremendous accomplishment. I made it clear to the guys after the fact,"

"Possibly the thing he has that is most unique is his ability to make unbelievable cuts at top speed, that he doesn't have to gather to do those things."

"I have not changed one bit since I've been here. There is a way to have great discipline, and have great intensity and have people compete on a level that is hard to match and enjoy every minute of it."

"(The doctors) know the results of the MRI. There's definitely something there (on the MRI), that's why we're being very cautious and taking our time. They need to see how it responds and see how soon he can come back and if he does or he doesn't (need surgery)."

"It went really well. The doctors made a point that it was something that they had to do."