Jay Norvell Quotes

Offensive Coordinator Jay Norvell

On the lack of success in the running game against USC
“We didn’t block well enough at the first or second level during the course of the game to do what we wanted to do, and that’s basically the bottom line. They did a good job at their linebacker position, and those kids are really active guys. But we’ll learn from this game and we’ll build on it. It’s a long season. We want to continue to improve every week and learn from every experience.”

On I-back Kenny Wilson’s performance against USC
“Kenny did a good job in the game. He competed hard, he ran hard and made yards when plays weren’t blocked perfect. That’s a sign of a good back. He’s a tough kid. That’s what we’re going to need to win in the (Big 12). It’s a tough, physical league and a long season. You have to have physical backs to do that.”

On the Troy defense
“They’ve done a great job against the rush. They’re pretty salty up front. They are a very active on defense, and they have a lot of good athletes on their defense. It’s going to be a challenge to run the football this week. We’re going to have to go back to work, and we did that yesterday and today. We’re going to really have to do a great job in our preparation.”