Mark Richt’s Usage of Depth Helping Miami Hurricanes

Christy Chiniros Cabrera of the Sun-Sentinel summarized Richt’s conversation with Rose.

On how reserves like Travis Homer and Darrell Langham have stepped in and played well while starters have been hurt:

"“To think they would be the ones that were going to have to carry the load in a game like that, you’d say we’ve probably got some injuries or guys grew up or both. Guys have really matured in a big way. Homer kind of came in with a workman-like attitude, a businesslike attitude and has been on task since he’s been here, as far as his growth. Langham, I think has always had the skill set. It just took a little bit of hard work and a little bit of confidence and he’s starting to blossom and take off. I’m really proud of both of them.”"

On how the Hurricanes have played in the second half of games:

"“I don’t say much to them other than, ‘Focus on your job.” Sometimes you just have to say, ‘Calm down. Trust your assignments. Trust your technique, don’t try to do something more than you should be doing. …"