"I'm not a victim. I've done everything. I did what I did. We don't allow victims in our program, and I'm not a 53-year-old man sitting up here like I'm some victim."
"When some people, again, view it as a game, just my family, how I was raised in the sport, where I'm from in Jersey, we look at it more like a battle."
"I thought it was fitting that they gave me that helmet, the race car helmet. I probably could have used it on Sunday night."
"My world and the world I think is the best world to live in is the real world, which is interacting with people, putting your phone down."
Dan Hurley accepts the criticism of his coaching behavior, stating he is not a victim and prioritizes his team's focus. He views the upcoming game against Illinois as a battle, reflecting his competitive upbringing. Hurley humorously recalled a recent interaction with a referee and expressed confidence in his team's growth since their last matchup. He affirmed his emotional leadership style will remain unchanged, valuing real-world interactions over digital communication.
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