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"We're never satisfied. We know we can continue to get better. We haven't arrived; we still have a lot of games to play, a lot of football to play. If we keep heading in the same direc- tion we're going and keep communi- cating, I think we'll get there pretty quick. "If they're loading the box we're Notre Dame fifth-year center Braxston Cave … On the team's offensive identity: going to throw the ball. If we get the looks we're going to run the ball down the field. That's the best thing about this coaching staff: They're able to see what guys are doing and just do what works best for our team." Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te'o … On not giving up a touchdown since the Purdue game Sept. 8: "We just focus snap after snap. We really work hard throughout the week, and our coaches do a good job. We have that mindset of trying to dominate each play." knew what our offense could do. They came out and played against a really good Miami team, and I think it's a confidence booster for them. With the leadership that we have on the offensive side of the ball, with what Coach Kelly and Coach Martin and the offensive coaches are doing, I think it's going to be pretty fun to watch." On the offense clicking: "We Miami head coach Al Golden … Miami second-year head coach Al Golden has a 3-0 mark this season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, but the rebuilding Hurricanes have been blown out by two top-10 teams in Kansas State (52-13) and Notre Dame (41-3). PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA ously, they are big, strong, physical and ran, what, three running backs. We didn't tackle really well. Our de- fense was on the field too long there between the second and third quar- ter. "I think we got only two first downs, so it's not just a function of the defense, it's a function of both sides. Obviously, it's a real good foot- ball team." On the game in general: "Obvi-