Rusher Quotes

Not playing with Jon McLaughlin made a huge difference. We found out, even without the state`s leading rusher, that we can continue to play at a high level. We found out in those two games that we do have other kids that can step up and be playmakers whenever possible.

Give La Salle credit. We knew they had a great pass-rusher in Martin, who is everything they said he was and more, and also in their two outside linebackers. They just came at us all day.

They`re using his athletic ability where they see him fit to be most productive. He`s still going to be the same Jason Taylor, the All- Pro pass rusher he`s been over the years. So you can`t overlook that. We have to just go out and play our game and take care of it the best way possible. He`s going to line up where he`s going to line up.

Hollis is still playing the run well. He`s not a pass-rusher. We know that. He`s kind of our role player, used in short-yardage, goal-line and (other) run situations, and he`s done well. He lacks that great pass-rush ability. But he`s played consistently.