Q: Do you feel any differently about this coaching staff now than you did at this time a year ago?
“No. This time a year ago we were just coming off what was a very interesting season, one in which we had the NCAA sanctions handed down I think probably the sixth or seventh game in. We started out 7-0 and then hit a few bumps down the road there and finished up with the bowl game where we had a disappointing performance against Louisville. So again, right now, we’re not through the season. After I get a chance to look at the entire season, including the bowl game, I can probably answer that question better. We could go out and play an incredibly great game against South Carolina and I’m going to feel one way. And we could go out and not come out on the end we want to and I’m going to feel a different way. I think it’s important to keep it in perspective. So to answer your question I don’t feel any different, but I feel it’s important to evaluate things holistically. After the bowl game is over, I’ll really reflect on the entire season and talk with Al about it. As I’ve said numerous times over the past few weeks, he’s our coach. He’s going to continue to be our coach. With that said he knows we have to get better. I know we have to get better. So I need to talk to him about how we can get better and what I can do to support his efforts to getting better. Because at the end of the day that’s the expectation of the University of Miami football program.”