Monday, November 16, 2009

Ken Miller West Final Comments

Rider coach Ken Miller spoke to the media Monday afternoon regarding the upcoming West Final against Calgary. Here's the transcript:

Q. Now you know it's Calgary ... how's it feel?

MILLER: It was a tremendous football game yesterday between Calgary and Edmonton and we're pleased with the outcome. We'll prepare now and get ready to take on Calgary.

Q. Why are you pleased?

MILLER: We now know. Now we have a specific opponent and our preparation can be directed in that way.

Q. Is there an advantage that your last game was against Calgary?

MILLER: There might be an advantage there but I know that they'll have some twists and views on what they'll do. A lot of what we prepped for for them will be of use, but we'll have to adapt as well.

Q. Will you have some new bullets?

MILLER: We'll do some tweaking. We won't change radically, but we'll put in some complimentary wrinkles you might saw.

Q. Are there any surprises left?

MILLER: We have some thoughts about them and they'll have some about us which will go into the game plans. They're a talented offense. There've been times where they haven't fired on all cylinders but you can say that for every offense. Certainly Joffrey Reynolds is a tremendous athlete and a tremendous runner but really you have to account for Henry. He's what makes the offense go.

Q. Is it business as usual this week? No closed practices?

MILLER: Certainly. We try to me consistent in every way, including practice. Regarding closing practice, I haven't given that any consideration whatsoever.

Q. Will it be tough to beat Calgary again? Did you cheer for either team yesterday?

MILLER: It would've been tough to beat Edmonton. Regardless, I didn't cheer for one or the other. I watched with great interest at how the game unfolded and now I'm just happy to have a specific opponent.

Q. How's your health as a team?

MILLER: I think we're as healthy now as a team as we've been in a considerable period of time. I don't that exactly, because I haven't seen the players since last week. There were a few in and out today and everybody seemed healthy. And Ivan hasn't got any phone calls to lead us to believe anything different. I think we'll all be healthy tomorrow.

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