Tyler LaFauci, Former Player, on the importance of a calm demeanor

Tyler LaFauci: LSU Photograph Collection, RG #A5000,
Louisiana State University Archives, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, LA.

Scott Purdy: What do you personally think makes a team play better: high emotion, when you see players jumping around the sidelines, or calm execution?

Tyler LaFauci: I personally think the calm execution will sustain you throughout the game. Emotion will carry you for a certain period of time, but after that, the readiness of your team, the confidence of your team, the ability of your team will take over, if you're ready to play. The emotion will get you there, I think for a particular time, but that wears off. And it's the game plan, it's the talent on your team, and it's just the poise that makes the difference in the long run.

-- Tyler LaFauci, interviewed by Scott Purdy, 1993