Jim Tressel Quotes, Oct. 26 – Ohio State Buckeyes
10/26/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 26, 2006
On OSU’s first-team offense playing vs. the first-team defense in practice
“It’s fast. It’s at the same speed at which we compete. The guys really get into it.”
On what impresses him about Minnesota’s offense
“The balance they bring. They have evolved over the last four to five years into a very well balanced team.”
On playing against Minnesota
“Minnesota will come out flying around like crazy. They’ll be playing full-speed ahead.”
On Minnesota’s struggles this season
“The ball seems to have just bounced the other way a bit this year. They are a play or two away in many games from being in charge of the game. Minnesota is good.”
On junior running back Antonio Pittman’s goal of winning the Heisman trophy next season
“It wouldn’t shock me if he said that on his goals sheet. He has a lot of confidence in himself and the team to help him accomplish that.”
On senior quarterback Troy Smith’s focus
“He has a lot of beliefs in how he could perform. We’ve had discussions in the offseason about the big picture and the team’s goals. He needs and wants to know it all.”
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