<p>Comments from Navy head football coach Paul Johnson following practice on Wednesday, Oct. 24</p>
<p>On the importance of the Delaware game </p>
<p>“Every game is important. You want to win every game. This game is a big game, but every game is a big game. If we win this game it’s not going to make our season and if we lose it’s not going to ruin our season, though it would be disappointing. When you play the season out it evolves that way. Each game becomes bigger because of what it means.” </p>
<p>On the talent level of the CAA </p>
<p>“Last year we played UMass and I thought they were very talented. They were easily one of the better teams we played last year. Everybody has good players now.” </p>
<p>On going for it on fourth down as much as Navy does </p>
<p>"We are just trying to score more points than the other team and trying to hang on to the ball. If we think we have a chance to make it on fourth down I’m not going to give the ball back. We are going to keep it and try to score some points. If I think I have a play that is going to work I’m going to go for it. The other day we went for it from our own 29-yard line because I knew we would make it. They weren’t covering the center and we needed about a foot so we could just sneak it. </p>
<p>On if the lack of defense has changed his philosophy on going for it on fourth down </p>
<p>“I don’t think so. You guys have watched us play for the last five years and we have always gone for it on fourth down. We have always had to hold on to the ball and try and score points on every possession. No, I haven’t changed. Hopefully our guys believe in what we are doing and if they do it correctly we have a chance to make the first down. I don’t think they get nervous when we go for it on fourth down. They are used to it. Just execute the play.” </p>
<p>On Navy-Maryland In 2010 </p>
<p>“I am just looking forward to practice tomorrow. I’m not looking forward to next week, much less 2010. Me and you both may be dead by then.”</p>