We have to control him. He's their big playmaker. |
We have to put this game behind us. This can't be something that we hang on (to) and dwell on. |
We learned how to adjust our routes. It just happened that JaMarcus Russell and I were on the same page to make a big play to win. |
We left the field not feeling like we played like we're capable, and I think that's a similarity to how we left the field against Tennessee [in a 30-27 overtime loss on Sept. 26]. It's a fundamental response, very personal in nature. Anytime you know deep in your gut you didn't get it done, it puts a little more edge on your team. |
We looked at all of his Utah stuff and even looked at schools that ran like offenses or just had a similar style. I think we had a pretty good scouting report before we got to this point. |
We looked very strongly at those penalties, and we feel like we're moving beyond it. It stepped up a little bit in special teams last week. We did get a personal foul on the quarterback late. We certainly think it was a great effort and not intentional in any way. It's something we can not do, but I certainly enjoyed the effort. On the offensive side, the holdings were mistakes, but it was a technical issue. The effort was there. Both were very dominant blocks, but we just can't put our hands outside the framework. |
We need to play four quarters of football. We need to improve. We can't turn the ball over. We can't be penalized. If we do the things we're capable of doing, we'll play extremely well and win this Saturday. |
We never doubted for a minute that he would be calm under center, and obviously he is a major reason why we won. |
We talked about those things that we can't repeat in the game. And um, you know, the uh, again I, it's uh, I wouldn't, I didn't expect it. I certainly didn't expect it. |
We want to win it all. But right now, the task at hand is developing our football team and making up a good, solid football team. |
We were surrounded by a real-life problem. They wanted this game for the people back home. They would not be denied. |
We'd like to win and certainly that's what we will pursue. |
We'll have a good number. Probably eight or 10 recruits this weekend. |
We're fortunate to have talented backs. Joseph Addai, Justin Vincent and Shyrone Carey are all quality, quality tailbacks and will shoulder the responsibility to carry the ball for us Saturday. We are confident that when we hand them the ball that they will be what we need. |
We're getting out-schemed by the defense right now, ... Our offense has been sloppy. |