Kevin Carroll Quotes

Combining the great things that AKO has done in the past with the net-centric future that Army modularity will provide -- this is a great opportunity for the Army,

The transition defense starts it all, not giving up easy baskets. The players have taken pride in defense. And that`s good to see.

This will help the soldier to be able to rely on reach-back consolidated IT locations to get to their CSS (Combat Service Support) software applications.

The kids asked me to come and play, and it was a magical moment.

It`s a defense that gives teams a pretty hard time. But it`s more of the mentality that we try to sell to the kids: This is how we will win, playing good defense.

It`s not just working hard, it`s thinking about things, really looking to be a learner. I guess the word is `enthusiasm` not just for their education but for life itself. It makes you understand what teaching is all about.

We`ve fought a few fires with our brothers from New Orleans. We`ve gone and tried to clean out some of the homes of folks down here, and I wish we could do more, but we`re doing what we can. It`s a good feeling. At least we`re doing some good.

Fifty-five people in the Army have to say yes. Fifty-five people in the DOD have to say yes. That doesn`t make sense.

They`re regular, conservative, laid-back kind of people like myself, who`d probably be intimidated by an experience like this. I think it`s a great thing, but a big surprise.

It`s lucky she didn`t hit the house straight on.