Player Quotes – Sept. 28, 2015 – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/28/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 28, 2015
Joshua Perry, senior linebacker
On playing against well-known offensive coaches like IU coach Kevin Wilson
“They always show something different. We saw that last week with Western Michigan. We knew coming into the game that their coaches were great schematically, and they showed some new things and had great in-game adjustments. Indiana did the same thing last year and will again this weekend.”
On the defense at the end of September in comparison to last season
“We are further along just because we’ve been in the system longer and have more maturity. There is higher expectation this season, though, so we’re still not where we want to be.”
Raekwon McMillan, sophomore linebacker
On his performance against Western Michigan
“Even though I had 16 tackles I didn’t play like I could have. I missed some tackles and had the ability to make more plays. They schemed us well and gave us different looks almost every play. I need to play with more patience.”
On facing Indiana running back Jordan Howard
“We need to focus on tackling, getting down on the ground and limiting yards after contact. We know they will give us different looks than we’ve seen this season because they’ve had all year to scheme for us.”
Jalin Marshall, sophomore H-back
On pressure to make plays with the distribution of touches
“You just have to find your role. I think we all do a good job of putting team before self. If the team has success, it also means the player is successful. If the coaches give you the ball, they feel you can make the play, so you don’t need to press.”
On perimeter blocking
“We work hard on it and took pride in being the best in the country at it last season. The coaches really focus on using the right technique. If you aren’t blocking well on the perimeter, the ball carrier doesn’t have anywhere to go. Zeke [Ezekiel Elliott] can’t break big runs and we aren’t able to get our play action going.”
Terry McLaurin, freshman wide receiver
On playing in his home state this weekend
“It’s just another week to get better, keep it rolling. There’s not a lot of added investment for me this week. I just want to help the team in any way I can.”
On the possibility of being a starter at Indiana compared to a backup at Ohio State
“I don’t get wrapped up in it. I knew Ohio State was the best fit for me and that’s why I came here. Competition every week is fierce and it makes you better. I’m very comfortable where I am.”
On Kevin Wilson, Indiana head coach
“He’s a great motivator. He and the staff really stress hard and physical practices. They focus on fundamentals and really coach their guys up.”
