Colorado University Athletics
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December 30, 2007 | Football
Colorado Head Coach Dan Hawkins
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“We had a little trouble finding our rhythm at the start, and we could not convert third downs. We also allowed them to convert third downs in the beginning. I think that we needed to settle down and get in the groove.”
On Touchdown Late in 1st Half ? “It was a huge momentum shift for us. It was good to get within striking distance going into the half. It also showed that we were also able to drive the ball a little bit.”
On Season ? “You would have liked to win your last game and go 7-6, but I think that this lose gives our guys a little juice going into the off season workouts. I am very excited to be at the
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On Second Touchdown Catch ? “Cody threw a great ball; he really threaded the ball on that play. I did not run a great route, but he threw a great pass.”
On Team Perseverance ? “That is what
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On Comeback ? “Just heart. We had all kinds of emotion, especially us seniors. We wanted to win tonight, but that did not happen. I am very proud of our team because we fought all the way to the end.”
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On Poor Start ? “I do not know the answer to why we started like that. Bowl games are just funny sometimes. They got out and had a big lead, and we had to comeback. Unfortunately, we were on the wrong end of the outcome.”
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On Touchdown Catch ? Cody threw a great ball, and gave me the chance to make a great play. We ended up on the short side in the end. One thing that I want say is that I love playing with these guys. I knew that we were going to come back and make it a game, that is just how we are.”
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On Comeback ? “We had great pass protection, and Cody did a great job of making plays. He was able to spread the ball around well.”
On Finishing Career at CU ? “ It is hard to take off the black and gold for the last time, but I loved playing with all these guys, and I have been through a lot with them.”
General ? “ I feel like the coaching staff did a good job of getting us ready to play. I do not think that we started that slow;
On Team Competitiveness ? “I guess I can speak for the team, we are all competitors. I don't care if I am playing my grandma in gin, I do not like to lose. We are headed in the right direction, and we are going to keep playing and fighting to the end. I can guarantee that the product we put on the field next year will be where it needs to be to win the Big 12 championship. I am not saying we will or we wont win the Big 12, but we are going to work ourselves into a position to do so next season.”
QB Cody Hawkins
General ? “We needed to come out of the gate faster. Part of that was my fault because I was not pushing the pace like I needed to. When you get behind in College football, momentum can really change the game.”
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