Jan. 11, 2001

This Saturday's game against Kentucky gives David and Harold a chance to really showcase their game. Both of them are originally from Kentucky and this game is the first time we have a chance to play in their home state since we arrived at Notre Dame.

I have had a lot of opportunities to do this in my home state because each year we play Seton Hall, Rutgers and St. John's. I get this chance every year to show my home state how I have done.

This is really the only opportunity these guys will have to do this. It is really important for both of them to go home and play well. They need to show people that choosing Notre Dame was right for them and to show people how much they have improved because of it.

Harold and David will both be ready to play on Saturday. My goal is just to go out there and try getting those guys the open shots they need.

This game is just as important as all the other games even those it is not a conference one. With the game being televised on CBS, it would be a real quality win for us if we could down there and win.