Postgame Quotes From No. 2 Ohio State vs. Marshall – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
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Audio: Marshall Head Coach Doc Holliday
No. 2/2 Ohio State (1-0) 45, Marshall (0-1) 7
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
September 2, 2010
Attendance: 105,040
OHIO STATE POSTGAME QUOTES
Brian Rolle, senior linebacker
On winning the first game
“I think it’s very important to get this win; it will give us a great boost. We’re playing a good team (Miami) next week and you know that they’re going to come in with swagger.”
On being a leader
“I feel great being a senior and a captain. I’m already in a position to be a leader, but everyone has been stepping up too.”
On scoring
“It was such an incredible feeling to be able to score. I just turned around and I was like, ‘wow, all I see is red.'”
On playing Miami (Fla.) next week
“I’m very excited. It’s a team I liked growing up, but I don’t like them next week. They’re the competition.”
Dexter Larimore, senior defensive tackle
On the defense
“Obviously, you want the defensive line to do well. Once you stop the run you want to get the quarterback and we were able to do that against a good Marshall team.”
On Brian Rolle’s touchdown
“It is always great for the team when the defense can score. It can really change the momentum of the game.”
Adam Bellamy, freshman defensive end
On senior leadership on the defense
“Cameron Heyward has helped me a lot. He was my roommate at camp and he’s like another coach. He is a great guy and one of the most selfless people I’ve ever met. He’ll give you tips from your steps to using your hands. He really helps the younger guys.”
On his first game as a Buckeye
“I was nervous at first, but after the first snap you just get in the zone. We did so many snaps at practice, so it was easy.”
Tyler Moeller, senior linebacker/safety
On returning to game action
“It was everything I hoped it would be – felt great to be able to get out and play a real game again.”
On adjusting to game speed
“We practice so hard and so fast, that there really isn’t a huge difference between a game and practice. The coaches always have us prepared to play.”
On his hitting
“That’s one thing I’ll never lose confidence it. It’s the best feeling.”
Andrew Miller, senior lineman
On getting back on the field after injury
“I feel great; even better than I did pre-surgery. Moving around wasn’t too bad out there.”
On Marshall
“They’re tough guys and they gave it their all. They fought us hard the whole way, and we’re thankful to have come out on top.”
Jake Stoneburner, sophomore tight end
On catching the first pass of the game
“It was a big relief to bring it in, especially with the hard hit I took going down. I ended up with three catches tonight, so overall I feel like it’s a good start for me.”
On the upcoming Miami game
“It should be fun. Coach Tressel just reminded us that the last time we had a big game at home we couldn’t get it done [against USC], so we’ll be extremely focused in our game prep next week. The whole world will be watching.”
Bryant Browning, senior offensive lineman
On the start of the game
“The coaches told us to start fast. That’s just what the kickoff team did when they got the ball back on the first kickoff. That kind of got our offense going and we executed pretty well after that.”
On Brandon Saine’s performance
“When Brandon [Saine] gets a shot he’s going to run hard, along with the other [running] backs. The [offensive] line did a good job making big lanes and the backs capitalized all game.”
Brandon Saine, senior running back
On the first game of the season
“The biggest thing is to see another defense out there in live action. It was great playing against another defense.”
On the Big Ten alignment
“It doesn’t affect me personally since I won’t be playing next year. I think the game is going to be good no matter the circumstances though.”
Zach Boren, sophomore running back
On the offensive line’s overall performance
“I think the whole team and the offensive line worked very hard. We got back to the basics and the offensive line ended up playing well.”
On play calling
“We came out and had some good runs plays and opened it up a little bit by throwing it deep. I don’t think we necessarily held back, but there’s still more to come from the playbook.”
Ross Homan, senior linebacker
On training camp
“Training camp is just tiring, that’s how it is. It’s a grind. We just try to get everything cleared up and get ready for the season.”
Justin Boren, senior offensive lineman
On facing Miami next week
“Miami is a good team and we’re going to have to work hard. We’ll have to go through and study the film.”
MARSHALL POSTGAME QUOTES
Doc Holliday, Marshall head coach
Opening Statement
“Well, that’s a hell of a way to play your first game; Ohio State is a great football team. Terrelle Pryor is a handful, he does some things and you just can’t get him on the ground. You just can’t turn the ball over and compete.”
On being surprised with Terrelle Pryor passing game
“No I wasn’t at all surprised. He’s a great quarterback and he made some great throws.
On opening kickoff
“Book [Andre Booker] had a great camp. We stress not to put ball on ground and he hadn’t done that, but it’s unacceptable. Any time you do that and your playing Ohio State you don’t have a chance. They are a great football team.”
Mario Harvey, senior linebacker
On the kick-off
“It was definitely a sudden change for us right off the bat. We dug ourselves a hole. It was our job to go out and stop them after that and we didn’t. We need to suck it up and fight back. They are a good team. We can’t cry about it.”
Brian Anderson, senior quarterback
On regrouping after the kickoff fumble
“The fumble deflated us a little bit. But we still should have gone out and adjusted better. When we get the ball, we have to do a better job of moving it. Ohio State doesn’t have to bring a lot of extra people with the front four that they have. They can still drop seven to defend the pass, and they obviously can stop the running game. Moving the ball in the second half was a little easier. We just need to be more consistent from the start.”
Aaron Dobson, sophomore wide receiver
On creating space on his long reception
“I just came out and played hard. I ran a good route and Brian [Anderson] threw a good ball and I took advantage and made a play on it.”
