Marques Buford Jr. Pre-Pinstripe Bowl Quotes

On the season and upcoming week 
“It’s really exciting that we worked so hard this off-season and had our ups and downs throughout this year, knowing that we get one more chance to let these seniors go out the way that want to go out and Christmas in New York for a week isn’t bad for anyone I would say. Just really happy, more happy that I get to do it with this group of guys and this group of coaches that we get to do it with. Just really excited.” 

On John Butler
“I’m ecstatic for him. Being able to play under him this whole season and having him come in just a month before we start our season. He’s been a great coach and a great role model for us. Everything he tries to instill in us as players I think is going to be great that it’s more wide and the whole defense is just going to come together under him in a great way. He’s a great coach and I’m excited to see how we play under him.” 

On last year’s seniors
“Us taking their leadership that they already had. Just trying to keep the ball rolling. We aren’t trying to take any setbacks and take what last year’s seniors gave us and make it something better. The same thing for next year. Always trying to get better off what the past has done before us.”