Each day, there were battles. If you could create an atmosphere in practice that was going to be tougher than the games, you have an advantage against your opponents mentally because you’ve invested a lot. The more you invest, the harder it is to give up something.
“I’ve got pads on my legs, knees and arms. That’s for the game but I wear these in practice. I need them more in practice... We work harder than any team in the country.” BRIAN ZOUBEK
“I actually have a couple of stitches on my face because of
Brian.” KYLE SINGLER
160 DUKE 2010
“Our preparation was the key to everything. The best things happen when the players are the ones making sure things are going right in practice so the coaches don’t have to.” LANCE THOMAS