Post Game Quotes From Ohio State at Iowa – Ohio State Buckeyes
10/21/2000 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 21, 2000
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Comments From Ohio State Coach, John Cooper:
“Well, it’s great to get back in the victory column. I think we came out and played well early. I was disappointed we had to settle for a field goal on that second score..”
“Steve Bellisari, that’s the best game he’s had throwing the football, especially early. We just jumped on `em early.”
“We’ve got to get over those stupid penalties. They didn’t hurt us today, but they could in the future.”
“We’re happy to get a win.” Yes, I think Steve (Bellisari) threw the ball well today and our receivers ran good routes.”
“After today we’ve got to regroup and get after Purdue. “
“Based on our game plan, we thought we’d have to throw the ball. Part of it was the nature of the defense they were playing and also the young people they had in the secondary.”
“This team talks too much (during a game). I think there’s too much (talking on the field) in college football today.”
Comments From Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz:
“I want to start off by saying that I really appreciated our fan support. Our fans have great pride and were really into the game during the first half. I would also like to congratulate Ohio State on their victory. The are a good football team. They may be the most talented team we have faced all year.”
“The thing that hurt our team the most was turnovers. The two early turnovers in the first quarter really put us in a hole. You can’t expect to win a football game when you make mistakes like that.”
“There were several things that we could have done better. Our red zone offense couldn’t get things done and we had some penalties that set us back. Our secondary had a rough game. I think that Ohio State wanted to get Ken-Yon Rambo into the game early and he did a good job.”
“We had a lot of guys who competed hard while being hurt. They fought extremely hard. We just have to hope that these players get healthy. We need to keep working hard, put this loss behind us and prepare for Wisconsin next week.”
