Houston's Taylor: "We're Way More Aggressive"

HOUSTON, TX -- The Houston Cougars posted a solid 19 - 10 record in 2008 - 2009; however, the Cougars were defeated by UCF in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA championships and did not receive a postseason tournament bid.

While she's not promising anything, Houston's Courtney Taylor (6'0" junior forward from Crocket, TX) has noticed a positive note for the 2009 - 2010 season:

"We're way more aggressive than we were last year."

The Cougars have held two practices thus far; but, Taylor already sees a difference in this year's team compared to last year's squad.

"I think practices have been great. I've seen improvements in the freshmen thus far compared to how they played during open gym (during the summer). I think that this is going to be a very good year."

Taylor believes the team's depth will help the team run more this season.

"We have 12 players this year. WOO-HOO!," Taylor exclaimed. "We have the depth."

Taylor is honored to be named the Conference USA Preseason Team; and, she plans to work hard and prove she's worth the recognition.

However, in addition to leading the team to a lot of victories, Taylor has set a personal goal  to be named Conference USA Player of the Year.

"That's a goal. That's a definite goal," Taylor admitted. "I'm already stronger (than last season); but, I'm going to have to rebound, rebound, rebound. Rebound. Rebound. Rebound."