We had emphasized all week long that it was everybody's job in this game to find a way to win. What we put into it is for moments like this -- the satisfaction from accomplishment. |
We had some very specific purposes in this [recruiting]. We tried to address those purposes from the start. Inside linebacker was one of those spots that we needed a number of talented players. Looking down towards the future, we wanted to get a good supply of players to begin developing that position. |
We had to play Mark Miller outside today which really just left us with a three-man rotation inside. It seemed like Antonio's time is here. He had a good week of practice. We're committed to playing these young players and the only way they are going to improve is to play them in the game. |
We haven't pursued this with great urgency. He wasn't in particular discomfort Sunday and he said he was feeling even better Monday. |
We just kind of kept grinding. I was pleased with that: that idea about being a grinder and not getting discouraged and everything's not perfect, but you believe in yourself and you don't blink and you don't flinch. That's got to be part of our M.O. as much as our schemes. |
We kind of had to make a decision, |
We kind of kept grinding, |
We know a little something about tight ends around here, and we're very impressed with him. And we're certainly very impressed with Jennings and his vertical speed. |
We like to have them in the game. We've got guys who can really do something with the ball when we get it to them, they give us a good degree of versatility and they're players that are mentally versatile and flexible too. |
we might be going till December without him, and I don't think about it. . . . The only time I have a discussion about it is when I'm talking with you guys. |
We preached all week for our guys to be prepared to go the long haul. We knew this game would be decided well into the game, late in the game. That helped see us through a tough start. |
We really want to make this the best place in America for tight ends to play. |
We regret that the incident occurred and apologize to Mathias. We prize and promote sportsmanship, discipline and accountability and are all concerned that Brad did not handle himself in line with what we expect of a Virginia football player. |
we started to see the player that we saw in training camp. |
We thought that three were protection sacks and, [with] maybe three or four in there, had the ball been gotten rid of, the sack would not have occurred. |