Player Quotes – 9/21/2015 – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/21/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 21, 2015
Raekwon McMillan, sophomore linebacker
On the Ohio State defensive line
“I feel like our defensive line is playing better than any line in the nation right now. They are going to eat up gaps and rush the quarterback every week. It makes our jobs as linebackers easier because we can make plays off them.”
On his improvements as a sophomore
“I feel like the guys on the sideline – Cam Williams, Joe Burger, Chris Worley, Craig Fada and even Coach Fick – help me play better. They let me know what adjustments I need to make. It helps me have confidence on the field.”
On the defense’s mindset
“We’ve got the mindset that if we have to win 3-0, we’ll win 3-0. We can rely on anything else, so we need to go out and do our job.”
Eli Apple, sophomore cornerback
On Western Michigan wide receiver Daniel Braverman
“They like to throw a lot of bubble and screens to him, not a lot of vertical routes. He’s very quick and is going to prove to be a challenge for us.”
On playing against the wide receiving duo of Daniel Braverman and Corey Davis
“I don’t look at it as pressure as much as more opportunities to make plays on the ball. It will be a great matchup.”
On playing opposite Gareon Conley
“When the corner across from you is playing at a high level, it makes you better. I can focus more on my side of the ball and worry less about moving around. He is playing great so far this season.”
Sam Hubbard, freshman defensive lineman
On the adjustment to playing DE as opposed to LB
“The biggest adjustment is the physicality. Through camp, practice and games, the position is much more tiring and wears on your body. It’s a whole other level from linebacker.”
On the defense’s mentality when the offense is struggling
“We go out with the intention that we’re going to stop teams no matter what. When the offense is in a stalemate, we feel we need to go out and get a turnover.
“In fact, someone on the sideline Saturday was yelling ‘We need a turnover!’ right before Darron Lee’s interception, so he heard it.”
Cameron Johnston, junior punter
On the field goal competition between Jack Willoughby and Sean Nuernberger
“They’re both extremely capable. The coaches will put out the person who they see as the right fit to make the kicks.”
