Football Quotes (Nov. 8, 2005) – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 8, 2005
Mike Kudla, senior defensive end
On the Northwestern game
“All the focus is on Northwestern. We know we can’t bypass them. We are focused and locking in on them. That is the great thing about our team.”
On Northwestern quarterback Brent Basanez
“He is a great quarterback and has experience in the big games. He is a smart guy who knows how to play the game. He will throw the ball away rather than take the sack.”
On Ohio State’s progress throughout the season
“I think we are improving each week. After watching film, we see the good things and some things we can improve on. It’s just great playing with the other guys on defense. We have been around for awhile and we are just having fun.”
Josh Huston, senior kicker
On senior day
“It’s sad thinking about playing your last game here, but I’m glad to go out like this. It’s going to be very emotional with my parents there. I’m excited for it.”
On being a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award
“It means a lot to me. Winning that award was my ultimate goal this season and just to make it to the semifinals is great. To then make it to the finals would be unbelievable. I still need to make one long one and continue to make them all. I think if I play that way I have a good chance.”
On facing Northwestern after last year’s loss to the Wildcats
“You saw how we came out against Iowa. We need to come out to this game with the same fire and intensity. This is senior day. Everyone loves the seniors on this team and I know that we are going to come out fired up.”
On getting into his kicking groove
“Groove is a good word. You need to go out there and feel it. Kickers are out there all season, but it’s not like a pitcher were you just get to throw another pitch. You only get one to two field goal attempts a week. You start to see some kickers fall off by the end of the year. It’s almost like their focus is lost. I try to look out for that in myself and maintain my focus. Come out there every time like it’s the first game.” On being compared to Mike Nugent
“Mike is the best kicker to ever play here. He holds all the records and I got to witness it while he was here. To be compared to him is an amazing compliment.”
