University of Massachusets Athletics
Postgame Quotes: Head Coach Walt Bell vs. Rhode Island (Nov. 6, 2021)
Thoughts on today’s game
“Too many critical errors in critical moments. In the first half we had a third and three, and we made an error up front. We didn’t get enough stops. In the second half, we get a stop, and were driving, just to get two false start penalties. Just too many critical errors at critical times, but that’s my job as a head coach to make sure that we don’t do those things. I did not get the job done; I want that to be most important. I am accountable for how our team plays.”
On Tyler Lytle's Return
“He was rusty, there were a few throws he wishes he had back. I thought he did a nice job managing the line of scrimmage and managing the game. We set out to run the ball early, not knowing how he would respond to a full day of warmups and all of those throws, but I thought he did a decent job.”
“Managed his volume Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday, whereas Friday you know you’re in helmets only. He looked really good, felt really good. It was the best he’s felt in seven or eight weeks, so probably Friday evening. He gave us the ok, he was ready to roll.”
On coaching philosophy
“As a coach you are always evaluating yourself and your roster, and everything and how you do. I feel like we have good players, and I feel like have wonderful kids, and a good staff, and a bunch of guys invested in helping our players be as good as they can be.”
“Too many critical errors in critical moments. In the first half we had a third and three, and we made an error up front. We didn’t get enough stops. In the second half, we get a stop, and were driving, just to get two false start penalties. Just too many critical errors at critical times, but that’s my job as a head coach to make sure that we don’t do those things. I did not get the job done; I want that to be most important. I am accountable for how our team plays.”
On Tyler Lytle's Return
“He was rusty, there were a few throws he wishes he had back. I thought he did a nice job managing the line of scrimmage and managing the game. We set out to run the ball early, not knowing how he would respond to a full day of warmups and all of those throws, but I thought he did a decent job.”
“Managed his volume Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday, whereas Friday you know you’re in helmets only. He looked really good, felt really good. It was the best he’s felt in seven or eight weeks, so probably Friday evening. He gave us the ok, he was ready to roll.”
On coaching philosophy
“As a coach you are always evaluating yourself and your roster, and everything and how you do. I feel like we have good players, and I feel like have wonderful kids, and a good staff, and a bunch of guys invested in helping our players be as good as they can be.”