Postgame Quotes From Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/28/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 28, 2005
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Thad Matta, Ohio State head coach
On the ACC challenge
“The ACC is a tremendous conference, but so is the Big Ten. I’ll enjoy watching the games this week knowing our part.”
On Ohio State’s performance
“It is November 28th. I think there were great things and things that were bad, but at this time we can learn from the positives and negatives. Coming in our number one goal was to get a `W’ tonight.”
On the second period
“We lost our instincts for a bit, but for the most part I believe our defense played well tonight. When you get the lead early the mental aspect of the game becomes important. We lost our flow of transition and we played too protective in the second half.”
On Ron Lewis’ ability
“I went with him because he has the capability to drive and take big shots.”
Je’Kel Foster, senior guard
On his big shot late in the game
“I knew we needed a shot. We needed someone to step up and make a play and I had a great look. I took the shot and I knocked it down.”
On the offensive slow late in the second half
“We were just taking our time. We wanted to share the ball and play together we didn’t want to rush anything and we did.”
Terence Dials, senior center
On foul trouble
“I got caught out of position a few times and it happened early. Luckily I have a great sub to come in for me. Matt Terwilliger is a guy that can come in and give this team some great minutes.”
On the second half Virginia Tech run
“Teams will make runs. This is a great team from the ACC and we knew they were going to keep coming and not quit.”
J.J. Sullinger, senior guard
On the second half Virginia Tech run
“We had to withstand the run and remain aggressive. We knew they were going to make a run.”
On Virginia Tech
“Give Virginia Tech credit. They played well and they didn’t give up and they came out to play in the second half. They played very aggressive that whole second half.”
Seth Greenberg, Virginia Tech head coach
On the game
“I thought we competed in the second half. I didn’t like our spirit in the first half. We let them get into their offense and get into a rhythm. We definitely played better in the second half. I’m proud we came back and made it a game, but disappointed that we left opportunities on the court.”
On his half-time comments to the team
“I told them we need to do the things we do every day. Pressure the ball, get deflections, play well in defensive transition. We need to defend with a purpose and passion. We are much better when we play that way. You have to give them credit. They played well.”
Zabian Dowdell, Virginia Tech junior guard
On the second half run
“We played a lot harder in the second half. We were a lot more patient and we got the shots we wanted.”
On Ohio State’s performance
“When the Buckeyes were making a run we couldn’t get back on defense.”
