Quotes Following Day 1 Of Tulane Football's Preseason Practice
Feb 18, 2015 | Football
Head Coach Curtis Johnson
Overall thoughts on Wednesday's Practice
"It was outstanding today. I thought we were good and practice went really well. We moved around well. The guys looked like they knew what they were doing and it feels like we're going in the right direction."
On having an early spring practice schedule
"I know that at the end of the [spring] semester, there are a lot of papers and exams and I want those guys to get that situated first. If anyone gets hurt, they can come back and it gives us more time to improve our weight training and conditioning. After this, we'll have until August to get bigger, faster and stronger."
On the healthy return of linebacker Jarrod Franklin and running back Josh Rounds, who redshirted in 2014
"Jarrod was outstanding today. He played like a phantom. He looked really good. Josh Rounds ran the ball really, really well. He's good and you can never have enough good backs. He's another good back that we'll have this year."
On what he had his team focus on Wednesday morning
"We started in our base offense and I thought we looked good. It was a really good practice and we moved around well. We knew where we were going and we knew what to do."
On taking the field for practice on Wednesday after riding in the Zulu parade yesterday
"I threw some beads and gave some coconuts away. It was an exciting day. My wife kind of pooped out on me halfway through the route, but we made it."
Redshirt-Sophomore Quarterback Tanner Lee
On the start of spring practice
"I'm very happy that we were able to get back out here, get some work in and finally get back on the field with my teammates. We put a lot of hard work in during these spring workouts. We're very eager to just get back out make some progress as a team."
On his personal goals for the spring
"I'm looking to be confident, solid and the best I can be for this team. I've got to make everybody around me better and clean things up this spring. Hopefully, by the end, we'll be sharp."
On the return of running back Josh Rounds
"You can't ask for anything more. He's got fresh legs and I know he can't wait to get out and play ball just like everyone else. It's good to have him on our side."
Redshirt-sophomore linebacker Jarrod Franklin
On his healthy return to practice
"Being back out there was a great experience today. I'm a little rusty this morning, but I'm going to get all those kinks out and definitely get ready for the season."
On the conditions during Wednesday's practice
"It felt really good today. It was great this morning. The sun was out and a bit cold. We're used to having hot weather in Louisiana so getting these next couple of months of good weather is awesome."
On making a pair of interceptions in his first practice back with the team
"It felt great getting my hands on the ball. Playing offense in high school, I loved touching the ball. When I get a pick, it brings me back to high school and getting that feeling of having the ball in my hands."
