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Nebraska Football
Penn State
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020
Press Conference Video
On his emotions finding out he was the starter this week and stepping on the field
“We found out a little bit earlier in the week when we were game planning. And it's an honor to be able to be on the field with these guys and this team specifically is an honor. I'm so thankful for each and every one of them.”
On the role Adrian Martinez played in his preparation for the game
“Yeah, he's one of the classiest people I've ever met. Just throughout the game plan this week and throughout my whole entire career here thus far. He's been right there by my side and he's been one of the best role models, best people and best leaders that I've been able to meet.”
On how big the win is for him and the team
“It's huge. You know, anytime you can take the same learning experiences you do week by week, but have them with a more positive mindset is something that's huge for the future and it's something that we needed to learn to do. So this win’s huge, but now it's time to turn it around and see what we can do next week.”
On difference between the first and second half
“Yeah, you know part of that too is we had the lead and we knew they were a primarily running team and so that clock was bleeding quite a bit. I'm so impressed by our defense in that in that last quarter. That was incredible. And then if you talked about earlier with Deontai Williams scoop and score and all that. You see Ben Stille with a sack late. All of them played their hearts out and it was something great to see those last two drive specifically, but the whole entire game our defense was lights out.”
On what he was thinking when he was watching the last couple possessions on the sideline
“It was actually tough to watch. I was looking back talking to a Brenden Jaimes and telling him to tell me what was going on. So that was my mindset. And then the other half of it is getting ready for overtime in case they were to score. And so just preparing for every situation just like every drive.”
On the kind of confidence the defense’s performance gave the team today
“Oh, it's huge for the whole entire team. It takes a weight off of our shoulders when our defense can be as stout as ours was today. It’s something that that is one, hard to come by, especially in this league, but two, just impressive as heck.”
On his reaction to completing a left-handed throw
“Yeah, I actually didn't really realize it until later. Marvin Scott III made a really good catch on that. It was not the best ball in the world and his little scamper after it was pretty cool, too. You know, all of our running backs stepped up today. Marvin Scott III, specifically. Wan’Dale Robinson stepped in at running back a lot today and Ronald was in there a lot as well. Once Dedrick Mills went down it was cool to see those guys get in.”
On if improvising and showcasing his athletic ability is something Nebraska fans should expect from him when he’s out on the field
“Yeah, who knows. Anything that comes up is a different situation every single week. And so you never really know what's going to happen in a game.”
On how he think he played in today’s game
“You know there's a comfort level that was grown throughout the game, and so that's something that that is huge going into next week, and especially this week's preparation. So that's definitely the most valuable thing taken from this game. Then most importantly, we gotta win and so any way you can find a way to do that. We did a good job of taking what they gave us, not forcing anything too much as a complete team.”
On his nerves before the game and what it was like playing in front of a near empty stadium
“Oh, it was a lot different atmosphere than we're used to seeing this place. But heck yeah, I was nervous. I probably got an hour of sleep last night. But to have the guys around me and surround me, Matt Farniok, Jack Stole, two of my roommates who who really helped me through all this and could see the excitement and yet anxiousness a little bit. But that goes away once you start playing. that's more in the week of preparation.”
On how long it took for the nerves to go away
“The minute you step on the field. I looked around I saw all those guys. Cameron Jurgens was back this week and he's a really good buddy of mine, as well as one of our best players. So just to see those guys on the field, there's no reason to feel any nervous. It's more excitement.”
NU Athletic Communications