Postgame Quotes From No. 3 Ohio State vs. Ohio – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/6/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
No. 3/3 Ohio State (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) 26, Ohio University (0-2, 0-0 Mid-American) 14
Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 6, 2008
Attendance: 105,002
Ohio State Postgame Quotes
Brandon Saine, sophomore running back
On recovering the fumble
“Everyone on the offense knew we had to do something or we would go downhill. We needed momentum to help us and after recovering the punt we had the momentum to step-up.”
On replacing Chris “Beanie” Wells
“We did really well. I think it was the best we could do. I knew the three of us could handle it today. We had great change ups today.”
On Shaun Lane recovering the fumble
“He has worked extremely hard over the last five years. He plays well in practice and could start on any team in the nation. To return on the fumble is huge for him and for us.”
Marcus Freeman, senior linebacker
On Ohio University
“They came out today with a lot of confidence. They came to beat us. After the first score they had a lot of confidence, too. Our offense was struggling and we knew we needed to get it together.”
On Ohio State football’s 800th win
“It is a big accomplishment. I wish we could have had a better win, but it really shows how prestigious this university is.”
Shaun Lane, senior defensive back
On his recovery today
“I was shocked he dropped it. My ankle was off and when I saw him drop the ball I just leaped on it. It was an opportunity for me and I was just doing what my team needed.”
On Ohio State’s 800th win
“It is definitely an honor. There have been a lot of great guys before us and to be part of this program is an honor.”
Ross Homan, sophomore linebacker
On improving after the game today
“We will definitely learn from the game. Tomorrow and Monday we will learn and look for our mistakes. We will get better from them.”
Ryan Pretorious, senior place kicker
On the game
“I had all the confidence in the world coming into this game, but with the missed 54-yard field goal, I felt like I over-swung the ball, like in golf. We just had to pick each other up and everyone was behind us on the sidelines. Hopefully, we can work on being more consistent this week.”
Brian Hartline, junior wide receiver
On the game
“I was most disappointed in the offense today, and we weren’t very good at all. We are trying to be a great team and that wasn’t close today. Everyone should know how we should perform, but we stayed focus by not getting too upset and came out with a win today.”
On team’s confidence level
“We were maybe too confident coming in to the game today. OU was here to play, and there was definitely a point where we need to wake up. It was a dogfight, and we really never had that big play in the game on offense. We have a lot of things we need to work on this upcoming week.”
Maurice Wells, senior running back
On overall game and this upcoming match up against USC
“We underestimated OU and they played hard on the field today, leading the game for a big portion of the game. It was kind of like the Florida game when I was a sophomore, where we underestimated them. We got a tough win today at home, and now we need to focus on USC next week. A lot of our fans have been looking towards this game, and it is a big focal point of our season.”
On goals for USC
“I just want to whatever it takes to help the team out next week, whether it’s picking up blocks or making some catches. We know it will be tough and we have to really prepare this upcoming week in practice and in the video room.”
Curtis Terry, senior linebacker
On the game
“There was definitely a sense of urgency the way the first half went. They played a great game, and we need to improve for next week.”
On the 800th win for Ohio State
“It is phenomenal what this football program has accomplished and being a part of it is in honor. Throughout the years, the coaching staff, players and the fans have really been some of the best, and this is big for our program. I’m just glad to be apart of it.”
Dan Herron, freshman running back
On the game
“We started off a little slow, but we picked up the fight in the second half. I had to do something to get the offenses running because a lot of the guys were frustrated on the sidelines. We really need to work hard next week.”
Ohio University Postgame Quotes
Frank Solich, Ohio University head coach
On quarterback Boo Jackson
“We had a lot of confidence in him. Boo was great in practice and really progressed offensively. We felt fortunate to have the depth at quarterback and it played out for us today.”
On the Ohio defense
“We had a good group of guys on defense. There is as much team speed as we’ve had since I have been here. Losing the turnover margin 4 to 1; we’re fortunate we were in the game, especially against a great team like Ohio State.”
On holding a lead over Ohio State in the second half
“We don’t feel good. It was good to take it into the fourth quarter, but we would’ve liked it to be that way at the end of the fourth quarter.”
On the game
“As the game went on, we got more confident. We were prepared to fight back against adversity. When you get things to happen for you and make plays, the belief starts to set in.”
On the Ohio State defense
“They have a great defense. You know you have your hands full with that in mind. We knew it was going to take a good effort on both sides of the ball to make it close.”
Mark Parson, senior cornerback
On his fumble in the third quarter
“I was pressing too hard and forgot about technique. I definitely think it was the turning point of the game. We knew all week watching film that we could play with them. We just needed to execute and not make mistakes.”
On the game
“Whenever the other team wins the turnover ratio, you’re setting yourself up to for failure. I thought we played great today, we just needed to limit the mistakes.”
Kris Luchsinger, junior defensive end
On the Ohio University defense
“We were fundamentally sound and used great technique. We all had faith in each other and it all came together and we made things happen.”
On the team’s mood at halftime
“We were very excited. The key was keeping our composure because there was another 30 minutes to play. We went hard the whole game and just came up short.”
On the team’s feeling after starting out 0-2 this season
“We know we’re good. The defeats don’t mean anything to us. We still have the MAC schedule ahead of us. Those games mean the most to us and we have confidence going into the conference portion of the schedule.”
Curtis Meyers, sophomore defensive end
On the Bobcats’ initial lead
“I wasn’t surprised. We came here prepared and ready to defend. Everyone always talks about Ohio State, so we came here to do what we needed to do.”
On the first score
“It put us up a little, but we knew we still had to defend. One big play wasn’t going to change the ball game.”
On recovering the fumble
“I just got my hands on it and I wasn’t going to let anyone take it.”
Boo Jackson, junior quarterback
On playing at Ohio Stadium
“It’s a big rush coming to the Horseshoe. With thousands of screaming fans, it really gets your blood going. Playing in front of 105,000 fans is a completely different game. It was a great opportunity. It was fun.”
On getting into the game
“It’s a rush, but once I got the ball it’s over. When you get the ball in your hands you don’t see the crowd.”
On losing the lead
“Obviously, I try to limit the mistakes. As a quarterback you don’t want to get hard on yourself, but it’s hard when you don’t have them in the first half and fall apart in the second.”
