Ohio State-Minnesota Quotes and Notes – Ohio State Buckeyes
10/17/1998 12:00:00 AM | Football
October 17, 1998
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Head Coach John Cooper Quotes Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Oct. 17, 1998
“We had a lot of yardage, but we really didn’t get the point production that you should have when you get that kind of yardage.”
“It was a good solid victory, I don’t think we had any serious injuries and it’s always good to come out of a ball-game without getting injured.”
“The best thing about Joe Germaine’s performance is that he can throw better than he did today.”
About the four wide receiver set “We were trying to spread them out a little bit and when you do that you create some vertical holes. When you’re going to run verticals and get the ball up the field, you may as well have your best receivers on the field.”
“I told you last week that Minnesota was a scrappy team. They were well coached and their freshman quarterback was really poised and played very well against us.
“It is inexcusable for the No. 1 team in the country to get a punt blocked. It’s embarrassing and we need to work on it a little harder than we have and hopefully it won’t happen again.”
“We haven’t been pleased with the production that we have had out of the return team and that’s an area we’re going to continue to work in. We put Gary Berry back there because he can catch those balls but there were still a couple that we could have done better.”
“Na’il Diggs is playing really good football for us. He’s flying around and making plays for us.”
“Joe Montgomery had a good ball game for us. He’s an inspiration to me and an inspiration to this football team. Both of our running backs did a good job of running and breaking tackles.”
About Dan Stultz’ inconsistency “I’m worried a lot about it. When you put the ball in that area of the field you’ve got to make it.”
“We will not be overconfident. We will have a good week of practice and we will get after Northwestern next week. You can quote me on that. Write it down.”
Ohio State vs. Minnesota Game Notes Oct. 17, 1998
Now Starting – Today’s game marked the first career starts for wide receivers Ken-Yon Rambo and Reggie Germany. Ohio State opened the game in a four receiver set.
Streaks – David Boston has now caught a pass in 26 consecutive games. Dee Miller also increased his streak to 21 consecutive games with at least one catch
Everyone Contributes – Matt Keller’s first quarter touchdown was his first of the season and fourth of his career (2 rushing, 2 receiving).
100-Yard Club – Boston has now gone over the 100-yard mark in a game three times this season and eight times in his career. With his eighth career 100-yard game, he is tied with Cris Carter for the OSU all-time career record.
2,000-Yard Club – Boston’s career high 191-yard day also put him at 2,040 yards for his career, which places him fourth on the OSU all-time list.
Itching Closer – Boston’s two-touchdown day gives him 26 for his career, leaving him one behind the OSU all-time career record of 27 by Chris Carter
Aerial Attack – Joe Germaine’s 339-yard day set a new school record with four 300-yard plus passing games for a career. He is also the first OSU quarterback ever to throw for over 300-yards in back-to-back games.
Home Run Hitter – Wiley’s 118-yard day gives him four 100-yard plus days on the season and five for his career.
500 Again – Today’s 586 yards of total offense marks the fifth time this season OSU has eclipsed the 500-yard plateau.
Three in a Row – Central McClellion’s 55-yard interception return for a touchdown marked the third consecutive game the Buckeyes have scored a defensive touchdown.
Another Sell Out – Today’s attendance was 93,183.
Ticket Notes – A limited number of tickets for the Oct. 31meeting between Ohio State and Indiana in Bloomington will go on sale Monday at the Ohio State Ticket Office. For more information, call (614) 292-2624 or 1-800-GO-BUCKS.
Minnesota Head Coach Glen Mason Quotes Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Oct. 17, 1998
“Ohio State has a very good team. We are trying to get to that level and I think they are the No. 1 team in the country. This is college football at its finest. A good setting.”
“I was disappointed with my defense. I thought we played tentatively. Our offense played very well.”
“We need to run the football better and we can’t do it. We are just too young at the line to do well against the No. 1 team in the country.”
“I thought Germaine was a really good quarterback. Standing on the sidelines you can see him dictate the field. He is everything in you would want in a quarterback.”
“Andy Persby made some great plays. He put it up the middle up against an awfully good secondary.”
“I don’t think we were intimidated by OSU. But you have to play more aggressive against a team you have little chance against.”
“We don’t have a wealth of talent and we are just trying to utilize what we have.”
On Boston and Miller “They have hands and move like little guys, but they just happen to be big guys.”
“It meant a lot to me today to see the former players at halftime. That meant more to me than a win over Ohio State.”
Minnesota Notes Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Oct. 17, 1998
Tyrone Carter’s first tackle (solo) of the day moved him into first place on the school’s all-time record list for solo tackles in a career. Carter began the day tied with Peter Majarian (1982-85) for first place with 237 career solo tackles. With eight solo tackles against Ohio State, Carter now has 245 solo tackles in his career.
Antoine Henderson’s 2nd quarter touchdown reception was the first TD reception of his career and second touchdown of his career.
Luke Leverson’s 12 receptions today is a career-high, surpassing his previous best of eight set last week against Penn State. He finished one reception shy of the single-game record (Aaron Osterman, 11/12/94 vs. Michigan).
Tyrone Carter’s 18 tackles today marks the eighth consecutive game he has had 10 or more tackles. The last time Carter had fewer than 10 tackles was last season vs. Ohio State (Nov. 18, 1997).
Adam Bailey’s two field goals today tied him for fifth on the school’s all-time list for most field goals in a career Bailey now has 35 field goals for his career. (tied with Brent Berglund (1988-90).
Adam Bailey’s seven points moves him into ninth place on the Minnesota career scoring list. Bailey now has 159 career points, moving past Chris Darkins (156). Bailey trails Rickey Foggie (160) for eighth place.
Parc Williams moved from ninth to a tie for eighth on the all-time tackles list with 10 total tackles today. Williams now has 312 career stops and is tied with Justin Conzemius (1992-93).
Tyrone Carter moved from 10th to a tie for fifth on the all-time tackles list. He now has 323 total tackles and is tied with Bruce Holmes (1983-86).
