Maliek Collins Press Conference Quotes

Nebraska Football
Weekly Press Conference
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, Neb.)
Monday, Sept. 14, 2015
Pre-Miami

Maliek Collins
Junior, Defensive Tackle
On memories from last year’s Miami game
“That’s actually my favorite game I’ve ever played in. It was an exciting atmosphere. There’s a lot of history behind this game.”

On difficulty holding emotions in games like this
“It’s not really difficult to me. I just play my game. I don’t worry about all that.”

On what he tells his teammates before a game like this
“Not to get focused on what they’re doing, just focus on what you’re doing. Doing your assignment.”

On evaluation of his performance
“I definitely think I have a lot to improve on.”

On what impresses him about Miami’s offense
“I haven’t really looked into it. I see their offensive line. I know that my guard is back. I’m just looking forward to that matchup again.”

On excitement after seeing plays like Kevin Maurice’s on Saturday
“That excited me a lot. That’s a guy I came in with. He was my roommate the past two years. I just want to see him do great things out there.”

On Freedom Akinmoladun’s performance
“I think Freedom’s played well and stepped up to the role since Jack (Gangwish) got hurt.”