April 16, 2008

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Notre Dame vs. Northern Illinois
April 16, 2008 at U.S. Cellular Field
Post-Game Quotes

Notre Dame Head Coach Dave Schrage
Opening Statement
"I would like to thank the Chicago White Sox for this opportunity; it really is a great experience for our team. It was a hard fought game and I think the fans got their money's worth. There really were no losers tonight."

On facing Northern Illinois
"It got pretty emotional before the game when I saw them standing across from us for the moment of silence. I like how Northern Illinois is talking about moving forward in light of the tragedy. I just think they deserve a lot of credit for that and hopefully tonight was a step in the right direction."

Northern Illinois Head Coach Ed Mathey
Opening Statement
"I thought it was a real spirited contest out there tonight, with great fan support. I thought both team came out and played some pretty good baseball. We had some opportunities out there; with a few more key hits you may have seen a different result out there. They got a kid at the back of their bull pen who is pretty tough and that is a good luxury to have."

On the effort of the Chicago White Sox
"On behalf of our program, and the entire Northern Illinois University I want to thank the Chicago White Sox for everything that they have done since day one. They really have been great and for Notre Dame to fit it in to their schedule was key to making this a great event. I really was proud of the way we played and I hope the Huskie faithful was proud of us.

Catcher/DH Justin Behm
On playing at U.S. Cellular Field
"It's unbelievable to play at a venue like this. With a lot of the guys on our team being Sox fans, it made it even more exciting. It's an opportunity that not many people get to have and to have the fan support really made our night special."

First Baseman Dave Reynolds
On the fan support and playing at U.S. Cellular Field
"To have so many fans supporting us was just awesome. You get goose bumps going out there in a game like this. It was great fan support."

Pitcher Matt Jernstad
On the game atmosphere
"The fans were amazing. It really got my adrenaline pumping. To be able to throw the first pitch was amazing. I just wanted to put on a good show and set the bar for the rest of the game. It really was great out there, just like a Major League game."