<?xml:namespace prefix="st1" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"?>Maine Postgame Quotes
Sept. 3, 2005
Memorial Stadium
Lincoln, Neb.
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Quarterback Ron Whitcomb
On Maine’s mindset after touchdown
“We felt like we were still in the game. Our defense was playing very well at that point.”
On Maine’s attitude about this game
“We have respect for Nebraska, but we came here to win. It’s similar to the MississippiState game last year. We were still in this game, our defense was playing well and were looking to throw the knockout blow.
Wide Receiver Kevin McMahan
On team’s attitude coming into the Nebraska game
“We were not at all in awe of Nebraska, although we were happy to play in such a great environment. A lot of guys came out here to prove themselves because they feel that they came play at a Division I level.”
On playing at Nebraska
“I’ve been excited about this game since it was scheduled in January. It was great to play here, and I’m going to take the positive things from this game and move on to next week.”
On Maine’s touchdown drive
“We felt that we could be successful in the two-minute offense. Our receivers understand our offense well enough to where we can be successful just getting up to the line and calling the plays from there.”
Linebacker Jermaine Walker
On the atmosphere of playing at Nebraska
“The atmosphere is good. I thought they’d boo us as we left the field, but they cheered us as we walked off.”
On the performance of Maine’s defense
“Our defense has a lot of young players in it, but everybody gave it all they had and played with a lot of heart. Our guys up front did a great job of opening gaps for me and the other linebackers.”
Defensive Back Daren Stone
On Maine’s attacking defense
“Coach teaches us to swarm the ball and to look to cause fumble, and that’s exactly what we tried to do tonight.”
Defensive Back Jarrod Gomes
On playing in his first game in nearly two years
“It was a great experience to have the opportunity to come out and get the experience of playing at Nebraska.”