I guess that says something about how much attention should be paid to recruiting rankings. What's made A.J. so special is that he doesn't really pay attention to what anyone says about him, whether it's good or bad. He just goes about his business and works hard and tries to get better every day, and that's why you see the results from him over time that have made him one of the best to ever play here. |
I have to be honest with you. I didn't read it. |
I just hope he gains the draft status he is capable of gaining. |
I just thought, based upon who had had preparation over the course of time and where we were and what we were doing, that both guys could contribute to a win. |
I know it's normal for our buses and bags and all the rest to be inspected, |
I learned a long time ago - I've been around football longer than some of you have been alive - and there's two things that you don't listen to: flattery, which can't help you, and abuse, which can't hurt you. You have to look at the facts, |
I like having guys that you have to take a special look at, |
I like his energy level. During the course of that Iowa game, the more he ran, the more he wanted it. He would run by the sideline and say, 'Get me the ball again.' You love to see that. |
I love his intensity. I love his detail. He?s on top of every single thing. But maybe most important, I love the way his guys play, and that?s a tribute to his staff. |
I question whether he'll play. He was running well (in practice), but he wasn't taking snaps. I wouldn't expect him to have a big role. |
I said, 'Well, you'd be alone because we're giving the guys the day off,' |
I saw him (Monday). Moving over to Dodd Hall is a good sign. He?s making progress and taking the next step in his road back. |
I suppose when I was here 20 years ago, I don't remember much discussion about anything other than winning the Big Ten and winning the Rose Bowl. |
I tell my players if they have a chance to be a first round selection, it's time to go. |
I think consistency is always the measuring stick to see if you're going to get good. Our goal is to become a consistent offensive football team that does its part and whatever needs to be done to win. |