Quotes from Buckeye Football’s Top Players – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/16/1998 12:00:00 AM | Football
September 16, 1998
Rob Murphy on changes he’s seen in Joe Germaine from last year to this year: “One thing I’ve noticed, especially in the spring, is that Joe is playing with a lot of confidence. You can tell byhis presence in the huddle that he has a lot more confidence than he’s ever had.”
Antoine Winfield on his progress from last year’s Missouri game to this year’s Missouri game: “My confidence level is up. I’m making more plays. My role now is as a leader. Last year I was uncertain. I wasn’t sure what I could do. But I played well, made a couple All-American teams, and now my confidence is sky high.”
Antoine Winfield on Missouri: “Corby Jones went out last year and ran the ball well. If we stop him, we think we can win the game. Our main goal is to stop the run.”
Dee Miller on last year’s Missouri game: “That was one of the best receiving games we had all year. They stopped our running game, so David (Boston) and I felt like we had to step up.”
Dee Miller on Joe Germaine: “He’s fitting into his leadership role well. He always did a good job coming off the bench, and now he knows the job is his.”
Dee Miller on being a part of what is being tabbed as the best receiving tandem in college football: “I think we are the best. There’s a whole lot of good receivers our there, but from our stats last year, I think we’re the best. We make a lot of big catches.”
Reggie Germany, a native of St. Louis, on facing his hometown team: “The state of Missouri was a big part of my past success. I’m happy with their programs success. You don’t get too many opportunities to play against your hometown, so I have to make the most of it.”
Reggie Germany on learning from David Boston and Dee Miller: “That has been a tremendous opportunity. It’s amazing what you can learn from veterans. Those are great footsteps to follow.”
Joe Germaine on last year’s Missouri game: “Our receivers did a good job and we were able to connect. When Andy Katzenmoyer hit Corby Jones, we were able to gain a little momentum.”
Joe Germaine on Ohio State’s plans to throw the ball against Missouri: “We put a lot of emphasis on our receivers to make big plays. But their defense has changed a little bit from last year.”
Joe Germaine on what changes he’s seen in himself since last season: “My leadership role may have changed a little bit. I need to be a little bit more vocal. But for the most part, I’m the same player I’ve always been.”
