May 16, 2010
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On what advancing to the Sweet 1 means to the Kentucky program …
“This is a big break through win for our program to get back
to the Sweet 16. We have been in this situation several times and have not
been able to finish off the job. This year’s team has a lot of character
and it takes a lot of character because they (NCAA) do not give you this round.
One thing that I am really, really pleased with is how Coach Cedric Kauffman
has done a really great job to help us reach our goals. He has worked tirelessly
to help us do that and I am really happy not just for our players but for him
to do this.”
On gathering 25 wins, the most in school history …
“Getting the most wins in school history really does mean a lot to me.
What it means is that we have been really consistent through the year. One thing
that our players have done really well is that they have a lot of character and
have matured through the year. They didn’t just give matches away. You
don’t get to 25 wins by giving matches away so that speaks highly of them.”
On what Eric Quigley means to the UK team …
“Eric Quigley means a lot to this team because not only has he played
great in singles but he has played great in doubles. He has just been a great
leader at No. 1 because of the emotion and intensity that he brings to the
court. There is all of those things that he brings that are positive. The best
is that he doesn’t have to be the center of attention. He is just as
happy when his teammates win and do their jobs and that, more importantly than
anything else, is what he brings to this team.”
Georgia Tech Head Coach Kenny Thorne
On his team’s performance …
“I have got to give credit to Kentucky. They came out in doubles and played
really well. I felt that they set the tone in doubles and did a good job and
outplayed us I felt like. In singles, they were in there in every single match
and every time that we had an opportunity to get up in a match they seemed to
have an answer. I think that we had a little bit of momentum but couldn’t
sustain it.”
On if playing indoors affected the match …
“No, I think that it was equal for both teams.”
On the crowd and the atmosphere …
“Yeah, we had a great crowd and I think that it was a very fair crowd on
both sides. It is always fun to play in front of a great crowd and I think that
both teams competed a little bit better because of it.”
