Quotes from an AP Preview of the UH-NMSU game

About how it isn’t important to blow out teams, just to win, Colt said:
“If it’s by one point or by 30 points, the only statement we need to make is keep winning.” (AP)

About how they are the lowest ranked undefeated team, JJ said:
“Maybe around the country we’re not given credit for being 7-0, but I think that will change if we don’t look ahead, play hard every play and … keep winning.” (AP)

About how it isn’t JJ’s fault that they have a weak schedule, NMSU coach Mumme said:
“It’s not his fault nobody wants to go to Hawaii to play. I think they ought to be a lot higher than they are and Colt Brennan should be in the Heisman Trophy race.” (AP)

About how the interceptions shouldn’t hurt Colt’s Heisman chances, Mumme said:
“How many teams throw 75 times a game? That’s like three games for most people. If somebody threw four picks in three games, nobody would say a word. The bottom line is he’s got his team 7-0 and how many other quarterbacks in the nation can say that?” (AP)

About won the win was the important thing in their OT win over La Tech, Colt said:
“Had it gone the other way, it would’ve been devastating. The fact that we won, the sky’s high and everybody’s happy. That’s the point. If you win, it’s all good.” (AP)

About the challenge of stopping UH’s offense, NMSU safety Derrick Richardson said:
“It’s like Colt has a sixth sense about where his receivers are. He could be looking at one receiver and throw it in the opposite direction to another.” (AP)

About how he always worries when they play NMSU, JJ said:
“Every time we play New Mexico State, you just kind of hold on to your rear end because they’re going to be ready to play.” (AP)

About how they have a chance to beat UH, Nick Cleaver said:
“If we go there and play good we have a great chance. They are vulnerable. If we go out and play to our level, it’s possible.” (AP)

About how he doesn’t care about his stats, just getting the win on Saturday, Colt said:
“Come Saturday night, it’s not going to matter who threw more yards or who threw more touchdowns. … It’s going to matter who won the game.” (AP)

Quotes from the local papers

About how his sprained MCL in his right knee (suffered in the SJSU game) will not keep him from the NMSU game, Pilares said:
“It should be all right. Something to keep it tight.” (HA)

About the soreness in his right knee, LWJ said it was a:
“little owwie. I’ll be good.” (HA)

About his injured right knee, Dane Porlas said:
“It’s tight still, but I’m good. I’m playing.” (HA)

JJ said that against NMSU Mouton:
“will get some time. He won’t get a lot, but he’ll get some time.” (HA)

“He’s going to play in the game. We’ll spot him.” (HSB)

After Cameron Allen-Jones dropped a pass from Colt in practice yesterday, one teammate yelled:
“Go back to blocking!” (HA)

About how Cameron Allen-Jones is expected to compete to replace either Hercules or Larry Sauafea at guard next year, OL coach Dennis McKnight said:
“I think he has all of the tools to play guard. He has good athleticism. He’s quick. He’s agile. He’s strong. He’ll be a good trapper.” (HA)

About how he hasn’t been working much as a receiver, Cameron Allen-Jones said:
“I haven’t been working at receiver. It’s more like, ‘Go out there and catch the ball if it comes.’ ” (HA)

About Cameron Allen-Jones, McKnight said:
“He’s in there because of his pass-blocking. He’s very good at that.” (HA)

McKnight said that Cameron Allen-Jones appears to be easy-going, but:
“he has a nasty attitude. You don’t want to (tick) him off.” (HA)

Asked about Cameron Allen-Jones’ mean side, McKnight said:
“Walk up to him and shove him late after a play’s over, you’ll see it.” (HA)

About living with his brother (CJ, who is on scholarship) and sister-in-law, especially since he’s not on scholarship, Allen-Jones said:
“It’s a lot cheaper than staying out in the dorms. We can save some money. He can cook and eat whenever he wants instead of spending money with the meal plan.” (HA)

About how he’s hopeful that his girlfriend and son will move to Hawaii from Maryland next semester, Cameron Allen-Jones said:
“It’s tough. I have to keep focused.” (HA)

About how yesterday’s practice was their best practice since their bye week, JJ said:
“We had two good days and today was really sharp.” (HSB)

About how he doesn’t necessarily look forward to shootouts, Colt said:
“As a quarterback, I don’t know if I look forward to being in a situation where the other team has the potential to score a lot of points. You just have to go in there trying to outplay them. From the offensive standpoint, they’re talented and we’re talented. You’re probably going to see a lot of yards and a lot of points.” (HSB)

About how Holbrook is downgraded by people who say he’s a system QB, Colt said:
“Obviously he’s a kid who is a lot better quarterback than he gets credit for. (HSB)

About how they haven’t reached their expectations on offense yet this season, Colt said:
“We haven’t really had an outstanding game. We’ve made mistakes and been fortunate to overcome them with big plays.” (HSB)

Looking forward to playing again after the bye week, Colt said:
“We’re dying to get out there.” (HSB)

About how they had a great practice with their LBs despite Adam Leonard being out with the flu, LB coach Cal Lee said:
“Today, we probably tackled the best, as a group, as any day. And that’s a good sign. If we can carry it through to the game, we’ll be in good shape. The form, the technique, the intensity. I told them we need to take this to the game and we’ll be fine.” (HSB)

About how everyone stood out equally yesterday, Cal Lee said:
“Overall. You couldn’t tell who was the starter, who was the backup, who was the star, who was the walk-on.” (HSB)