“I’m very respectful of the drive, of the push that the players have. In fact, it’s something that’s positive for me, because it will translate to the field. I have no doubtonce they step on the field that they’re going to be focused on what is important at the time. Once they put the jersey on, they can put everything else on the side and then focus on winninggames.”

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