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Nebraska Postgame Quotes
Husker Players
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
Memorial Stadium
Lincoln, Neb.

 I-back Cody Glenn

On getting back in the game
"It felt after that first run I made. It felt good to be back out there and being able to hit people."

On Kansas' competitiveness
"I think some people might not have thought too much of Kansas, but they proved tonight that they are a good football team."

On his reaction to the outcome
"We're relieved to get the win. A win is a win and we're going to take it. We're going to just have fun with this and come back and get ready to Iowa State."

On his hamstring
"It felt good, there were no problems. I warmed it up during pregame and it felt good."

On being up early and Kansas' comeback
"I couldn't believe how it was happening with all of the big plays. It was like we were continuing last week's game. Kansas came back, and we had to dig down deep and play to the best of our abilities."

On his touchdown run in overtime
"Anyone could have scored on that. The offensive line told me to follow them, and I did. Even if there were three guys there, I was going to get in."

I-back Brandon Jackson

On the team's performance
"I feel like we could have played better. I feel like we played well, but we let them get back in the game. We could have shut the door in the first half."

On the team's morale
"We were pretty high at the half. We just wanted to shut the door at the half and go out there and score more points. We're relieved that we got out of the overtime with the win, and we're also happy that the game is over. It was a long one."

On the emotions of the game
"Being up by so much at the beginning of the game and having them come back, it gets you down a little bit, but we just kept our heads up and kept playing football."

On how the game affects Nebraska's outlook on the Big 12
"This is wake up call. We have to work harder. We have to be ready to play in any situation at any time."

On Nebraska's turnovers
"Those were big turnovers. If we didn't have those turnovers, I believe we would have won that game in regulation."

Fullback Dane Todd

On Nebraska's performance
"I don't think that we became complacent. We did a couple of things wrong. We made a couple of mistakes. We had some big turnovers, which is uncharacteristic, and Kansas did a great job of capitalilzing. They played all four quarters really well, but we were just able to pull it off."

On quarterback Zac Taylor's performance
"Zac is always on a pretty even keel. He's a great leader for us. He did a great job of keeping us up for this game."

Safety Andrew Shanle

On the team's resiliency:"First of all, it shows that we will grow from this game. Everyone will see how we came together and banded together to pull out the victory. Next week, we should be a different team."

On the NU defense
"There was a lack of communication on our checks early in the game, and we still had trouble, but as long as the defense is on the same page, we are fine."

On Kansas' comeback
"They had big plays, and we didn't communicate. They took advantage of our mistakes, but we'll get better from this experience."

On his two interceptions
"I was just fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. There was a good push up front. It was great to have it."

Quarterback Zac Taylor

On Hardy's 4th quarter touchdown reception
"Frantz had one on one, and it was the play we wanted. I just threw it up and let Frantz make the play. He did a good job of working the corners and making plays."

On being frustrated
"It wasn't my best game. I missed some throws I shouldn't have."

On KU's defense
"They are a smart team, they find ways to hit you. I thought the protection was great, though."