Press Conferences (Donovan Jackson) Elite Edition September 2

0:00It's a mentality that has confidence. So just having the other half to the game, adding up to the half to the game, I think it's just an improved further. Number where is this line you think you've received? You really stepped up basically, I mean taking a bit where you are. Where is your seat in step? I mean I'll just say this whole line for the most part has a lot of playing experience. You know Seth bringing Seth, he has a ton of playing experience. And then everyone else that on the line that played last year and now coming back, how are you under the belt? So just the veterans mentality is like, you've seen it all so now, not you've seen it, you're not guessing, you've played fast. And with the tools that we had, with push-pride, teaching wrestling, and just going against I would say that one of the best defensive lines in the country, you have no chance of getting better, as much as I hate compliments and my style as well. They do feel as better. And so just rolling off the ball, playing with technique, playing with the band is what

1:01we learned throughout the season. And Seth, this is a super particular thing. Where is he brought? Can you tell me, he's playing Big Time World. How does that show him? He's here, I'm saying, I'm playing Big Time World, where he came from. How does that show him? I mean he doesn't blink, you know. He's not jittery out there and he's played in the biggest games you can think of. And so you see his experience, his leadership as a personal position, just communicating down the line and making sure everyone's on the same page. Johnny, what's your time for him? I'm just, how weird is this month then for the whole offensive line, starting with day one, illness and everything, having meetings in here? I'm sure it wasn't what you guys expected August to look like. Yeah, you know, I just kind of had to adapt. We've got some pretty split illnesses in here, but just trying to adapt and make sure everyone's

2:02one healthy when a health comes first and foremost. So we had to make sure we're in an area where we can still learn healthy environment and then just make sure those guys are taking care of them so they come back to come back to stronger and healthier. Okay, this has a chip on your shoulder. I know we talked about that before, just what happened last year. And sort of being the lack of a better term, a bunch of my, you know, in terms of criticism. You guys have taken that to heart. You kind of want to show people something in the area. I mean, yeah. I mean, I didn't, I didn't swallow my words there. Yeah, I mean, what's been said in our room? Don't have to be said out here. We understand the narrative. We understand what some of y'all think of us. I mean, it's, I mean, we just got executed, man. It's a y'all in your report, which I'll see on the field. So if we want to change that narrative, you got to change the way we feel.

3:03That's what we got to do. Thank you. I'll probably do. So. We're talking about your classroom. Why would it mean you get to play for a coach? It'd be awesome, man. And, you know, seeing that, you know, that move from Coach Kelly, I'm so happy for him. And he's, you know, he's one of the best coaches I've had, man. And one of my favorite people I've been around. And, you know, we've stayed in contact. And, you know, I hope, you know, it'd be amazing to get the opportunity to play for him again. Really anyone, you know, I'd be happy to go anywhere, man. But, you know, he's, he's a great dude. And I'm just so happy that he got the opportunity that he did. And I think that's a really good, really good place. Yeah, I feel, I feel a ton more prepared, for sure. Like, without a doubt, I am, you know, this year at Ohio State, you know, I wanted it to be a step up. And I talked about, you know, the two things that I was looking for in a school were developing as a prospect

4:06and developing, you know, my draft stock and competing for a national championship. You know, one of those boxes checked. And, you know, now I, you know, going into this process, like, you know, the things that we went through this year, what I learned, going into a new locker room, having to win over a locker room, like, all those different things really, truly taught me so much. And I feel really well prepared. You know, I think my consistency definitely improved, you know, I, you know, being able to, you know, up my completion percentage from what of 59 or whatever it was, my career at K-State to, you know, 73 this year, I think, you know, I, I, I was more accurate, you know, I think I was able to show more arm strength. You know, I definitely probably didn't run the ball as much as I, you know, normally did at Kansas State this past year, but really didn't need to. I had some, some dudes, you know, back there to carry the, carry the load for me, but, you know, I just, I feel like I just developed in every aspect of my game.

5:08And, you know, it's, it was just a blessing to come to a Iowa State Man. It was the best decision I ever made. Actually, you're coming into that show and made it awesome. You're going over as a leader, back to the back room, obviously you didn't do it in the last few nights. Yeah, I mean, I think, you know, we just had a great vibe in that room and we had a lot of fun together. You know, and I'm excited for them to, you know, kind of take over and be the guys going forward because, you know, Julian coming in, you know, he's a little soft-spoken guy, he's quiet, but, you know, now it's his time. Now it's, you know, now it's Lincoln and, and Tavine and those guys and I'm excited for them, man. I hope that I could have had, you know, a little bit of an impact on them, you know, gave some, some of the things that I've learned from some of the guys that were, you know, above me when I was at Kansas State, like Adrian and Skyler and some of the guys that I learned from there. You know, I hope I could have left some nuggets with them and showed them, you know, at the very least how to treat people and, you know, how to, you know, how to work hard and, you know, all those different things.

6:10And I mean, I'm rooting for those guys, man, I'm pulling for them, we still staying in contact. So, I'm, you know, I'm going to be pulling for the buck guys big time next year. Shoot. I mean, they're all unbelievable. You know, I, of course, you know, being the Ohio State guy, I'd love to throw to, like, Garrett and Chris and, and JSN and, and Marv, you know, but, I mean, there's, I mean, you could go, you could go down the line. I've always, I've always really loved Devonte Adams game. I thought his game was really awesome. You know, I think, you know, the two LSU guys with Jamar and Justin are unbelievable. I mean, you go down the list. I mean, there's, there's a ton. I couldn't pick one. I don't know, man, it was, you know, they were, they were a stout front and they did a good job up front, but, you know, we're here to talk about the draft and, and, you know, the combine.

7:10Well, in terms of the top six quarterbacks, you really want to, you say those are good. It's a good question. You know, I got to say Patrick Mahomes, because he's, you know, he's, he's a dog. Josh Allen. I love watching Josh. I think he's, you know, obviously, deserved it of the MVP award and did a great job. But I think that third guy, I'd probably have to say Lamar. I just love watching Lamar play. He's, he's developed a lot as a, as a quarterback. And, you know, I think, you know, a lot of people were saying he was just a running back coming into the, coming into it, man. But, like, he truly, you know, has turned into an elite thrower. And I think that's, that's a, that's a cool part. And those three guys love watching those three guys. Yeah, man. What are some lessons you made you took to play off run? They've been at risk like that. Man, shoot. What didn't I learn, man? I learned a lot from this past year. But, you know, you're, you're never out of it, man. And, and, you know, it felt like the world, you know, was, was cave in in on us after that last game of the year.

8:10You know, a lot of people wanted to say that, but, you know, we still had to cling to hope that, you know, that we still win a national championship. And we did that. We banded together and said, you know, no matter what, no matter how hard this feels right now, you know, no matter what adversity we go through, we got to stick together. And I think, you know, the, the power of, of team and the power of God and the power of belief, man, like was shown throughout that whole playoff run. And, we were able to really just, you know, impose our will on some teams. Yeah, I think that was huge for me, you know, I, you know, a lot of people were telling me, you know, different things about where my draft stock was after the year and wasn't really sure going into the playoffs, but they said, you know, hey, you could really help yourself out if you, you know, have a strong showing in the playoffs. So, you know, I said, all right, deal, you know, let's, let's see how this thing goes and, you know, try and put my best foot forward. And I think, you know, the thing that is important about that is, you know, I played my best ball in the lights with the brightest.

9:11And I think I proved to people that, you know, I am best when, you know, the pressure's on. And, you know, when, you know, when the playoffs came along, like, I think that was one of the best things. And, you know, I was able to really just let it rip, man. And I was, you know, I was just being confident. I was, you know, throwing the deep ball well. I was being accurate. I mean, being able to go 13 for 13 to start the national championship was, you know, one of the, one of the better starts I've had to a game. So, you know, I think, you know, I learned a lot and I was able to push myself and able to show teams that, you know, hopefully I can, I can be that face of the franchise and I can, you know, I can be a starting quarterback in the NFL for a long time. BIPa, Jay Keith 1,くsp own Jay Keith's World He's helped me a lot man on and off the field and he's a great man unbelievable man of man of faith and I love that dude man and and you know whether whether he taught me nothing you know on the field and he's he's just been a great great impact on my life and he's taught me a lot

10:12He's helped me a ton you know trying to get more velocity on my ball And I think he's he's done a great job for me He's getting ready man getting turned up Yeah, I mean I think there's unbelievable quarterback talent in this whole in this whole draft class You know, I'm not gonna talk about anybody else man, but you know, I believe in myself and I think You know, I think I can I can be that guy for a team and I I truly believe that You know, I think I showed it as the season went on this year, you know It's not always gonna be perfect and you know, I think I was able to show you know through the times of adversity and bouncing back from that that you know I was able to you know not let things get to me and you know I was able to make a lead throws and make you know Make decisions when the when the lights were the brightest and you know, I think you know I just hope that there's a team out there that you know falls in love with me and you know

11:15I still have that chip on my shoulder man. I'm always gonna have that You know, I love being kind of the underdog and kind of coming from behind and I think that's you know That's where I thrive and where I want to be Billy man my dog like I'm so happy for him and you know I was if coach day didn't hire him as the quarterback coach I would I would add a problem with it, but man He's he's he taught me so much this year He was integral to my to my development and he is Absolutely without a doubt 100% the best man for that job and I think he's gonna be great for that room You know, he brings a human element to it where he's you know He's not that much older than us, you know, so he's able to relate to us on you know kind of a you know Guy-to-guy level, but he's also you know able to lock in and like he taught me more than Yeah, a lot of you know guys in that role ever could have and you know He really was kind of the mouthpiece from coach day to me coach Kelly to me At a lot of times if they were doing anything else like He was really like my personal one-on-one QB coach at times and he was he was great man

12:18And I got all the praise in the world for that dude He helped me so much the things that we did on Thursdays going on our walks talking about every play in the game plan You know what is each pass play? You know what's it best against what's it's good against what we have to manage against I felt so prepared Going into every single game in a big part of that was because of Billy You know the next level now Man, I love Chip and his offense is you know, he's he's an elite play caller and you know, he's Creative as hell like you know all the things that we were doing like he's He's elite man and and a great guy and you know, I you know I cherish our relationship man, and you know, I would I would you know I would love the opportunity to play for him again, but you know, obviously things have to fall into place You know, we'll see You know, obviously I'd be happy to go anywhere, but if I got the chance to play for him, I you know, I would love that Julien's one of the most accurate quarterbacks I've been around

13:19And the ball just looks so pre coming out of his hand like it spins like Pretty or then I've seen a lot of balls come you know come out of quarterbacks hands and and he you know He's he's got a real chance to to be elite man. I I'm excited for him You know, he definitely is stepping into that leadership position and I'm excited for him to take on that new role And you know, he was a little soft spoken at first, but now like this is soft more year man I'm excited for him to take that step really be that leader for the team and I mean the talent is there man And he's put on some weight. He's he's done good things and you know, I think I'm just excited for him I think it's a little bit of both man. That's that's a really good question You know, I think Some of that is innately in you and I think you know me personally. I'm an outgoing guy You know, I like to keep things like crack jokes whatever And part of that is just in you and I but the thing is I wasn't perfect when I got to K state like you know

14:24I was maybe a little different and how I approach things and I learned a lot from the people in front of me man. I learned a lot from my coaches at K state You know my parents the people in front of me at K state just looking at other guys You know at the college and NFL levels Trying to emulate their games and emulate their leadership styles. I think a lot of that You know, I learned but some of it is innately in you. I think it's a little bit of a balance of both I mean, I think you could you could look at a lot of different things and turn on the film and You know, I think you know, I could talk through pretty much any play You know, you want to bring up a play. I'll tell you you know why I did what I did what the read was with the play call was what the protection was I know pretty much all that stuff. I mean, you know like looking out there and in the national championship game like on that on that first touchdown I mean we we went You know and did the little ghost motion with with JJ and you know

15:24We had the the why come in emotion before the play a lot of people don't even notice that he came in motion to kind of give a man's Own indicator. I could tell they were communicating they they were in man And you know, I knew that if I got my eyes back on that guy that was man on Jeremiah and found him where he was at Then the answers to the test were right there and obviously he was like on the other side of the field Because he thought he was running around. I don't blame him. He had to had to beat him over the top But um, you know, there's examples of that everywhere. I think that's one of the best parts of my game I believe I'm an elite plot processor You know, I can recall things like like nothing Shhh What does it say about right age you sit there? Yeah, man, he's a players coach You know, and and a lot of that was you know, it was him But it was also us and it was you know The leaders and the group of guys in the locker room that were able to kind of sit down and say man like We still have something to play for and you know We had a leadership meeting before we even had that players meeting and we kind of got together and we're like how are we gonna attack this and I think you know

16:27The the quality of people in that room is is a big reason why we did what we did and you know There could have been a tough reaction to that. I mean people were called out people were And we hashed things out and it was it was a it was the best thing for us because we have mature people in that room That we're able to take criticism to give it out and to understand what we needed to do to go on that run and win a national championship And and we did we do we had to do We do Jalen's a dude man. He was my 18 partner man and I honestly didn't go against him much on the scout team He was he was on the second team most of the year But we would go against him you know and fall camp and stuff and he he's instinctive man and when you're a safety You know you kind of have to be a ball hawk a little bit. He had great ball skills I remember him going and picking a ball off unlike the other side of the field when he was on the other hash I was like man, I thought I could get away with that throw like he's a true freshman like you know and he's he's gonna be special man

17:31He's he's he flies around you know, he likes to hit stuff And he he's an instinctive and a ball hop for sure Thank you guys appreciate it go both We plan as much so I just wanted to get like more experience under my belt So I can know bring younger guys with me because I've been going We all forgot about it because he was hurt Now he's running you know almost a second man Well as a workhorse he he gonna stay quiet you gonna work hard and that's all I love about him Focuses he don't really talk much. He's going to get the job done do a job right really has any mistakes What would be a successful season? A national championship Bring When all the games we don't want to lose anything We got a mindset that we can't be beat and we just gotta go show it

18:32Seems like you guys expect the national championship every year this year even more so you guys have all come back for this You guys have all decided like Or is there not really any difference? It's just the same work. It's definitely a difference everyone working harder We noticed our last run like we most of us don't have any years after this So we got to go go bigger going home and we're not trying to go home Finish big we know what you guys think of Michigan but When you look at what they did they won the national championship and you guys Took them down to the final minute, right? You know what I mean? I mean you You were right there something goes a little different you guys could have been one that came against them Does that tell you anything about like that? Hey you guys want to win a national championship? But You played to the 59th minute with the team that won the national championship last year like you're that close So I'm saying uh, we just like work harder. That's that's kind of coach makes of saying you know nobody cares Just work harder like those know we'll play Georgia the same thing Last last play you know they went on the win in 90 so

19:34We just got to get over that hump at the end of the season. I think we'll be fine. How frustrating is that you're that close Against the last two national title Oh, of course as you know it's frustrating, but you can't change the outcome You can't really dwell on it. You just gotta you know come back and work harder do things Better than you did last year and hopefully the outcome will change Is that as you get older you kind of learned I thought I was working harder than you always find out there's a little more You could have been doing yeah, definitely. I mean that's how that's what growing up is basically in college I thought freshman year I was working as hard as I could but not look back at it I really wasn't working hard at all Compared to what I'm doing now, so just to learn anything Uh, 80 85 I mean I can it's all on me. I just I think it's a little higher. I was just trying to be funny, but I mean it's all on me. I just gotta run harder

20:38You Said about that idea I think I think we I definitely can last I was just you know We got to get the young guys to come along with us. We can't play 50 snaps again. That's just too much on our bodies just Everybody's like online D line. We got to get those younger guys to play you know get that pieces on the D line and End of the line and everywhere else so we can last that Ah, yeah, I did unless we were like winning by like a lot I thought like there are no mom easy not gonna sit down or something But we're playing them big games like you know Notre Dame too or North those kind of games I of course I want to be because I know I can contribute and I won't want put that on anyone else when I know I get the job Kaden McDonald is he got it? Oh, yeah, definitely came back as a came back to animal y'all you haven't really seen it yet

21:42But in practice he shows all the time. He's just He's just he's growing right now. He has a work. I think he just has to get you know in the playbook things like that You guys are about the exact same size Listen you're both listening six three you're three twenty seven. He's three twenty six Yeah, I kind of look at him like my my junior, but you know came out he's gonna be a great player He's got to develop more and getting to play So really a lot on you older guy There's that large group of young guys and then there's the seniors in the back is that part of your task for this year to bring those guys Yeah, definitely we got to be leaders um like I say we got to have them play this year We can't just play all the snaps they got to get in there and get some work and we got to get them right They're in the all season so they can play and not just play they want to like contribute like make plays tackles sex You Yeah, they're definitely some big dudes um and they all work hard. I'm really seeing much of some day too

22:46I'm not bad going but throughout the workouts they've been working hard, you know, they they're determined And it looks like they're ready to work with me Athletic defensive tackles who can eat up space but also move you know right to this that Is that important maybe for a great defense to have guys like you that have some balls, but Also a great team. I think that is definitely I think if you look at the last Couple of national championship winners are like team of Northean and they got to get Detackled to athletic detackles look at Georgia to athletic detackles I think that's definitely need if you want to go on that big run and beat those big teams Think about that they're one of the five wide defense attackers like What's Georgia's Jordan Davis and Daniel Carter? Let's Michigan is Chris Jenkins

23:46You understand because you play it, but I feel like sometime I don't know it's our people realizing how important defensive tackles are a little bit more than they used to I think so I think they're starting to develop to develop more and more of these like freakiest detackles Like in the combine just now you seeing like those guys they're moving We're in the 478s and things like that so We'll see and when you think it when you think about those freakish Uh, yeah, definitely I think I'm top-notch when it comes to detackles But I don't want to you know get a big head, but you know watch it come on. I watch it do the drills I have tapes here you like you look at my film. So I think I'm up there When you become like a artist You're going

24:49I mean as many as I can have I think I have more than that But I think they said it on I think they didn't count some of them and it's some of them where I like just missed it So but I think we work on drones matching the hand. I think that's uh goes big and uh We do as a D line, you know, just affecting the quarterback is Anyway, you can it's just great for the defense, you know, just that little thing covering his eye, you know He might throw it a little bit to the left to our players You guys that I've seen Kind of I think I just have like a like a eye for the ball kind of I kind of just look at the quarterback and just I see him I load up I just try to get in his ways and sometimes he just throws it to me I mean they get frustrated, but you know we're a team, you know, we're just getting back

25:49I Should a lot of a lot of different backs man. They just learn to grow for them Uh I don't really have a top three, but I'll give you I'll give you one. I would say Sequan Gibbs and I like McCaffrey auto he was injured this year. I like McCaffrey Who's the best back in this draft best back in this draft I lead out of the yard. That's y'all that's y'all decision Playing with howard when I'm going to remember most Uh We're a Howard man. He just such a great lead such a great leader man. It's just like in moments where you know Usually a lot of players they fold man. He was just always calm and relaxed man. He Just the leader that he was man. That's one thing I'm gonna remember about him Yeah He's shoot He's gonna be really good man. He's um

26:51Coastal I think he got the transfer in as well from West Virginia just that one two punch with them both as well They're gonna be really good backs and so James people's man. He's smart the way that he goes about his business man He's mature and so man. He's growing, you know, just as a person in as a player and so man. Yeah Definitely Ohio State, you know that running back room is in great hands He's Yeah Coach hard line man. He's full of energy man and um he's creative as well You know, I'm just learning from him as well, you know Trying to run more outside the backfield was being able to learn from coach hard line And so he's definitely creative at what he's he does and he brings a lot of energy to the team as well And so I think that would do really good Wait Um just intensity man then since he did other playoffs um every game and it's like the intensity got you know Higher and higher and so um, you know being able I know in the lead. It's it's the same thing

27:54Even if it's not the playoffs just every every game and intensity it keeps getting higher and higher So yeah, you just I know you got to bring it you know each and every day and come in and work just like Ohio State You know, I definitely feel like Ohio State they definitely do a good job of preparing us for that You know, I just remember even before going through this process. I'll I'll talk to a lot of players Before then and they told me a lot of just about how much Ohio State prepared them, you know for the NFL and so yeah Yeah, yeah, I know I took a couple days off after the um National championship and then Shoot right after that. I'm right in right in Tampa, Florida and I'm right to it and so um Yeah, I think where I trained I trained that um your worth performance. Um, I think it's called the house of athlete or the compound now Um, they did they did a good job, man I'm just bringing us in and the the way they went about training us man. They were they did a really good job The bucket near know what happened

28:56Tampa, Tampa nice. This is nice. It's a nice city man really nice Uh, the 40 to broaden avert Yeah Uh, it's really all about technique and then it's about mindset as well And so um, I say you know, it's for the love of my brother. It's for the love of will highway It's for the love of the receivers who I got on the perimeter just making sure you know, um first of all my quarterback doesn't get sacked And I I told will I think it was before the first game. I was like I got your brother It's uh, I said man, I'm not gonna let you get hit, you know, um, and so um I don't know if I don't know if I gave up a sack. I'm not sure that um, but I know if I did I haven't given up too many And so man, it's for the love of my brother's dumb man making sure that the ball get in their hands You know the guys on the outside and making sure they get fed

30:01In my game uh, you can't really work on this, you know, in all season I feel like it's more so you know, you got to put the pads on you got to go through some inside run You know, maybe uh, it's really just continuing run through tackles and so that's I feel like that's one of the areas in my game You know, I want to continue to get better. I I feel like I did a good job of that my senior and so I just want to continue to build on that Yes, I did yes, I did Uh, I did me with um new Orleans as well um, I never got that comparison actually um, I know I'm a comrade sure Yeah, man, I would come here great great back man um just what he does and those 101 matchups he's dangerous man And he's so smooth. He's so smooth as well. I'm not gonna lie he smooth Yeah um Inside zone from stack being able to hit that thing downhill and I say the next one is probably

31:05Just an option route out of the backfield, you know, and man and man coverage. You're getting on that linebacker and so Yeah, I say the man the biggest thing is the way that he carries himself man and the way that man um, he approaches the game He comes in with the monster, you know, he's gonna work every single week, you know, every practice, you know, he's working hard You know um even shoot. I don't know every good thing. I think he had a every game was a good game for him And so but still man He always has the mentality to mindset that you know, he's gonna come in each and every day He's gonna continue to work and get better man, and so he's definitely man. He's gonna be a special player man He really is Man, a lot of ups and downs man, it's just

32:05How you respond to adversity and I feel like that's something that God is definitely helped me to do better Is this um now have something to lean on now, you know, I remember before I met him, you know, going through those adversity I had nothing to run to you know, you can run to people, but they still can't it's not too much They can't truly help you, you know, I feel like you know, I feel like the only person that can truly help you is your relationship with Jesus Christ And so being able to lean on him, you know, he gives you in those moments where it's tough, you know, where it's low and um When you're behind the scenes and you're going through things that people don't know about um, he gives you he gives you that peace and comfort you know um Even in those moments man, we're so hard that you can't you can't explain. It's like man I'm going through this, but like how am I still filled with this internal joy? You know, how do I have so much peace in this situation? And so that's something that only Jesus Christ can give you and so

33:07Um And those guys have such a great mentality man. I might just really love their mentality especially um Q as well, you know, I talked about Will Howard his leadership, but Quinch, I'm a mentality man um That boy just yeah that boy just gifted, you know, you see, you know, sometimes he put in a situation where he looked like you know He should have a negative five yards and as soon as you know it, you know, he that running through somebody stiff on Somebody and she was just a game to 10 it's uh Shoot I think Yeah, man, I think it's just like he's just gifted man to be honest. He's just gifted you know, he's he's a big back You know, he's strong and so um, you know, he's he's able to do he's able to do those things and so um Yeah, man, it's definitely you know, I look at this game and I want to you know the same time I want to learn from Quinch on You know, I want to look at this game is like man where where can I get better at as well? You know, that's the type of player I am I'm always looking to get better man. I'm always looking to grow as a player

34:09Julian San. Oh, yeah, he's gonna be a great but he's gonna be a great quarterback man He's so so accurate and so um, he's definitely man. I know coach dead is definitely going to get him right Just you know, um, container grow as a leader container grow as a player and so he's going to be really good for high state I He's I know just the quarterback position. Um, I feel like you know the quarterbacks in the past They've they've definitely been vocal and so I feel like that's something that they're definitely going to um ask I'm Julian San as well. It's to be that vocal leader and lead the um and lead to offense and lead to steam You Shoot man, he has he has a build like JK Dobbins and um, I kind of see them you know similar similarities in their game as well And I know JK Dobbins he was a great running back. Um, I feel like he's not talked about his none Um a lot but man his career here you watch his highlights is is great. I remember um Before I recruit before I committed here. I remember watching JK Dobbins highlights like every

35:10Every one of his years here like four or five times and so man he was such a great back and um, I feel like you know When I see JK Dobbins when I see um James people I see similarities to both of their games. I feel like they play the same And so appreciate you all y'all y'all be going You You

36:39You You All I got coming in last shot new to roll so I just tack every day really the same way It's a very very rare physically different are you weight wise body wise on that from the year?

37:40Oh, I think I got a lot bigger. I'm like 240 you know like 240 for right now last shot. I played it like 236 to 37 What does it feel like at 244 or bail you feel like almost a different Machine out there. Yeah, what's it? What does it feel like to be running around out there like you are but with more More bad. I just feel like I'm like Like Like more downhill like stronger like I'm taking all blocks better. It's big Is it daunting? Maybe that's not the correct term, but to think you're going to be playing much more than you did even last year And you played quite a bit last year instead of what you have to get straight in your head about being on the field that much more This is gotta get ready to just play already more snaps. So But are you are you how would you describe how much you're looking forward to it from an age standpoint? Yeah, I'm looking forward to it I'm ready for it. My I'm ready for it. The Texas opener. It's a rematch But it's not really two different teams compared to the last time you all played stuff

38:41How's that enhanced this camp for you and this team getting ready for the where an opener of that magnitude? Yeah, we're the opener like that we've been um with the emphasizing in a lot and we know we got coming so we know we gotta do We're prepared for it. I think Riley ready to play right now. He advanced freshman like he ended he in the book He stood in like he advanced and his measurements is crazy like he saw like the saw line to Said you're ready What was that process like during last season? Could you feel yourself Becoming more and more ready These are the team needed Yeah, because that's pretty much what my role was just whenever I was needed I had to step up So I feel like that's what built me into me being able to say I'm ready for this year when you say ready Is it more a physical thing? Is it a mental thing when I say ready? I think it's pretty much like everything physically mentally Most I think I'm there Is that

39:56I feel like it's uh Way bigger responsibility with me having to step up this year, but I kind of go about it the same way like last year. I was intentional with everything I did I feel like this year is gonna be the same thing. It's probably a little bit more And what work? I say Scrub on camera. I say like when you think of me you would think of like a like a bullet like a silver bullet I don't really a bullet. I'm always on the ball. That's how I like to play and think Like one of my body. No, I ain't ain't gotta be my nickname, but Yeah Um think it fit me because

40:58I don't know. I just like the defense. I feel like we got like you said we got a lot of freedom and we moving around a lot A lot of the times is like no, I don't know. I don't really not answer that I don't even know if I say that because there's a lot of thinking going on, but it's like I just like his deep I like how to put your deep because I like what you got going on Uh Now I wanted to much sad. I was kind of like happy for you Yeah, that's what you want All right, that's my dog. I'll say yeah kind of missing a little bit, but yeah, I'm happy for you though Well, thank you. Go ahead one last but coach days talked a lot about the guys who played some last year But maybe weren't the starters and the hunger for That wasn't maybe your national championship you guys will win your own Yeah, how much do you feel that as a guy who certainly contributed last year? Will be in this bigger role and

42:01Yeah, I do feel like um Yeah, I do feel like I did win a nattie last year, but like you said my role wasn't same as how's gonna be this year So yeah, I definitely want to want to go get another one experienced that like feeling with me be on the field a lot more place Oh, Belle, thank you very much He's very smart Oh We That's and their pick grunts seems over from the outside. Like, it's pretty, yeah. Basically pretty much this way.

43:01What was it like? And this is doing the thing in that room. You know, for those days, you guys sort of change over. Maybe some of the lost things. Yeah, so you just, you know, do you ever really see people who are trusting the guys? Yeah, you know, right? Do you have someone stressing the coaches in here? Yeah, they don't make the right, you know, to change these, and of course, to be in the best position as possible. And they may just die. I think for us, we just had to go out there and do the copies of the plan, and whatever the players call, whatever maybe, just go out there and execute it. I don't think we appreciate you doing it. Execution is kind of a really motive. I mean, we called it as long as everybody's mindset is, has one mentality of just, go get it, you know, make sure there's no going in. I think that changes the mindset of everybody on the suitable basis. You know, you write on big changes in the wall and take as they were arguing. Take the notes. I mean, at first, like, you know, it was a tough loss. So, you know, as they ain't, it felt like everything was big, but then when you kind of just take your time and look at everything and analyze everything, it was just like, man, we just, we just need to keep everything simple,

44:01make everything and just about us, and you know, not like feel like we're, you know, making everything about them. It's, you know, we can dictate what they do. And I think that was the mindset. Tim May, letterman Rolf. Yeah, JT, I know you get to watch a little bit of video of Caleb and Lathen and Jordan. What stands out about that group from your vantage point? Oh, they're, they're relentless, man. I mean, Lathen, Caleb, I mean, everybody in that BIA Corps, yes, they can cover, but, you know, when it's time to, you know, stop the run, they'll come down 12 yards out, however far off the front line, scrimmaging coming, you know, though the nose in there, and I respect them for that, because, you know, there's gonna be times where we need them to make them tackles, and I mean, they're displaying it this whole season. Yeah, how critical are they in a game of this magnitude? Obviously, everybody's critical, but you know what I mean, the, yeah. Sort of the last line of the fence, but sometimes the last line of the fence is in the middle of it. Yeah, I mean, they play a huge role. I mean, like you said, it takes everybody from the front four. It's like a check reaction. The front four don't do their job, then, you know,

45:02it falls, you know, the back end, so we off to work as a collective unit, and I think there's a reason that there's 11 of us out there, and you know, it's crazy if one person doesn't do their job, then, you know, something can go wrong, but if we just all continue to stay, communication with one another, continue to just lay each other, know, we have each other's backs and just trust one another. And man, I think that, that, that performance is gonna be off the charts. Well, for the right, Kelly and Stitz, WSW. DT, how would you describe the mentality of the defense right now getting this opportunity for Greenhouse and the Warden? Yeah, hungry and thankful. I mean, we know how the last, last time when, you know, we had a chip on our shoulder. I mean, we were riding high before that game, and we took that loss, and we came back how to make a couple changes, but I think we understand what, you know, everything's that stick right now, you know, just fighting to where another house stayed jersey for the next game. That's what's on stake, and just to be able to represent this, this, this, this state and this, this team. I mean, we understand what's, what's on the line, and you know, we're just hungry and blessed that we get this opportunity to play in the Rose Bowl.

46:03Right behind your Adam King, WBNS. What do you remember most about walking off the field in Eugene? What was kind of all your eyes in that moment? I mean, just, I mean, there is a, I don't think anybody imagined it, imagine us losing, you know, I didn't, that's for sure, and I think after that, it was kind of hit deep, but I understand it that, man, we still, there's still a lot of ball left to be played. I mean, you can let it sting for a little bit, but you know, if you let it carry over too long, then, you know, there, there goes, there goes your whole season, but I think we did a great job of just understanding, coming together in this room right here, not being afraid of display, or hold accountability for one another, and, you know, as that happened, you came back, we grouped, and, you know, we're just, you know, going right now, and I'm just blessed for those specific moments, you know, losing. I mean, no one wants to lose, but the testimonies and the things you're taught

47:04within those little situations speaks of all of you. I throw over, Vladimir girl. Jay, what did you see from King? The last couple of weeks, was there like a push from him and then there was a conversation with him and he seemed like he was playing since the best performance in the season. Yeah, I mean, that's my boy. He's in the R2X club too, but, you know, Keata, I mean, every time his numbers call, he goes out there and makes the most of it, no matter where we are in the game. When he goes out there, he's just hungry. He wants to go make plays, and, you know, we see it in practice, so it's not surprising to us. There were a bit of it, so I'll just just pass. Don't give us obviously a very elusive in our talent, and he's not very tall. How important it could be to just kind of stay in your past rush lanes and neglect a lot of balls and kind of make a difference that way? Yeah, I think it just comes out being disciplined, no one who you're playing against, like you said, though he's a, he sure, but he's very elusive. I mean, he can, he is making throws.

48:04I mean, he get out the pike, he can do everything. So I think for us, we just got to discipline just continue to just meet with Coach Jay, meet with the coach's nose and understand how we can just eliminate that. Question about you and Jack. I mean, your personality seems to be a little different. You're more on the quiet side. He's, he's not. How about you play together four years, both five store guys, kind of describe your relationship with him, friendship with him, and just kind of how you cop with each other? Man, that's my brother, like he said. We're different, but very alike. I think outside, like you said, he's louder, I'm quiet, but once we're on that field, we're like the same person. We'll do anything for this team. We'll die for our players and we'll give everything we got. Room together for four years, correct? Yeah, fall camps. Every room. Yeah, sometimes go over there. So go over there. So yeah. There's a neat one who's the messy one. We have our share of days when we, when I'm neat, he's neat, or we might both be messy,

49:05but we do a good job. Yeah, I'd probably say I'm a better kicker, Jack though. Tony Gurgman, like I've held. When you're playing a team for the second time, and that was almost a season to go by now, how much of, are you at square one with this scouting and preparation, or how much do you take in that game? How much do you avoid taking so that you don't have any creative signals to what you're going up against offense on the offense line? I say it's pretty 50-50, I mean, that game, like you said, it was a while ago, but at the same time, they elevated as a team, so did we. So we understand that they had, they made some changes, for sure. There's a certain tendency we can take back from that game, but we also understand that they went on a little run after that, and we can see that they elevated as offense. So we just got to continue to watch those games, dissect the other games, and just continue to see what stands out and what they changed from the past game. We got a couple calls on Zoom that we'll wrap up with. First, we have Nick Hamilton from Nightcast Media.

50:07Nick? Just wanted to ask you basically about the synergy of this defense and how you guys were able to not only celebrate the triumphs, but get through the adversity to be able to be this top-notch defense that you are in college football today. Here, Pete, the question one more time. Yeah, no problem. I wanted to ask you about the synergy you are able to develop over the course of the season, obviously celebrating the triumphs, but also getting through the adversities to where you go all the top-notch defense that you all are today. Yeah, I mean, like you said, we went through a lot of trials to trials, but there's also, there's a lot of things we can take away from all the wins and losses. And from those wins, we understood that, hey, we can be the best defense in the country. And from those losses, we understand that there's still things that need to be fixed. And I think when you take all that in, at once, that comes out to the common goal or the common talk, which is, there's always learning points everywhere. And depending how we dissect those games

51:10or how we just continue to come as one and elevate, we continue to just collect all those learning points and just continue to grow from them. And one final question. Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch, Joey. JT, what have you guys done better in the Tennessee game and just late in the season, you think about turning some of the pressures that you've got on a quarterbacks and the sacks and getting home in some of those situations? Yeah, I think it was more just understanding the defense as a whole, understanding everybody's job. I think as the season went on, we had to understand that we have to know what's going on in the backhand. We have to know what's going on in the live back recruit to understand what plays we have room of freedom. And I think once we understood that and got a better understanding of everybody's job, I mean, it showed this play because everybody knows we each other's doing. It's not like the linebackers know what they're doing. The corners and B.I., they know only their job. I think we all know each other's job and we continue to ask each other questions

52:11on if they're listening to how they can get to the quarterback and if I'm dropping, playing quarterbacks back and as Cody on how to open field tackle it. So we just kind of lean on each other's understanding because like I said, like Denzel knows how to play corner-bedded and I know how to play corner. So he has more wisdom at that position than I do. JT, thank you very much. Thank you. Thanks, man. Yes, of course. When we have will that when he's firing, it's ultimately going to help our whole team. But that's the kind of mindset that we have for everybody is that we all need to be doing our part and doing our job. And ultimately we have the guys, we have the talent. And so you look at the scoreboard and like we're at. Scott, you will let you have a couple of Zoom questions and you have them there? Yes, sir. Our first question is going to come from Michael Cohen. Michael, go ahead. Do you want to try to throw that first punch early in games? There's different ways you could try and do it to do so vertically in the passing game aggressively.

53:13Like where does that come from? Is that a coach day message, a coach Kelly message? Somewhere else just to attack in that way in particular deep down the field repeatedly? Yeah, I think that's just our entire identity as an offense. I think, yeah, definitely coach day, coach Kelly. They kind of install that mindset is that we're not going to hold back. We're not going to hold back. We're going to come after them. And sometimes coming after an offense or sorry coming after a defense isn't always look like taking a 50 yard, 60 yard shot down the field. Sometimes that's just we're going to run the ball right at you. And so I think it's, yeah, that's just kind of the mindset behind it. We're going to come right after you guys despite how it looks. It might be a vertical throw or it might be running in between the tackles. But the whole message stays the same is that we're going to be dominant. We're going to be the proactive ones that we're going to throw the first punch. Next one is going to come from Dan Hope. Dan, go ahead. G you mentioned that you guys need to upgrade every week. How do you guys make sure you keep that same edge you've had? You don't get complacent when you've played as well as you have the last two games.

54:15Yeah. I think that's everybody's job in here. And I think a special, a special emphasis on our coaching staff. That they have a responsibility to make sure from top to bottom that this thing stays like a run well, ran, oiled machine. And I think they do a great job at that. One thing that don't allow us to do around here is get complacent or to be comfortable with wins. Although, you know, Coach Dada is a great job. He tells us all the time, you know, to whenever we win these games, he says, enjoy this win for 24 hours. You know, be able to feel it. It's important to celebrate your victories. But when you come back in your 24 hours later, run it the next week. It's too competitive out here. Playing out of how to stay, you can't lose football games. And so the whole goal is to celebrate the victory. But, you know, get your head down and get right back to work. Whether you win or you lose or whatever it looked like last week. To get your head back down and get back to work and show up for Tuesday practice and get ready to roll again. Our final one from Zoom is going to come from Kurt Bulls. Kurt, go ahead.

55:15Hey, gee. I don't know if you even watched the Texas game or what you're their tape. But they obviously blew a 16 point lead. And the way you guys are riding high dominate, do you feel like that gives you an edge and confidence in this game? And do you think you all play a more physical brand of football in Texas? No, I wouldn't say that we find our confidence in anything that an opponent would do. Like I mentioned a moment ago, we all of our confidence and all of our motivational, all of our motivation comes internally. We don't look at an opponent and say, you know, they blew a 16 point lead. Or so we're going to give us more confidence that, you know, how much more can we do? Or we're not going to look at team that maybe just blew out another team and maybe be a little bit more timid because this is going to be a good team. I think a lot of our motivation and a lot of our drive comes from what happens internally in this building. I don't care what anyone says. You can show it before games. You can take your shirt off. You can try to flex your muscles and, you know, look however you want to look. But when you cut on the tape, ultimately what you put in this week and throughout the week preparation and what you did this whole entire year is what's going to show up on Saturdays.

56:21The raw raw stuff, the, you know, the false motivation that may come from, you know, what happened week prior to that team. That's all meaningless. What really is important is what did you do that week to prepare to be ready for competitive excellence on Saturday. And so that's the mission around here is to make sure we're doing our due diligence. We're putting the work in necessary to show up on Saturday to be confident and dominant. We have time for a few more questions here locally. The whole shearant WBNS. What's it going to be like going up against Queen Ears and what was your relationship like with him when he was here? Yeah, I briefly met. It was good happening here. He was definitely a cool guy. We never, he wasn't here long enough for him and I had to be very close. But obviously, you know, when you line up on the other side of the field, it's, there's no, you know, friendships in that moment. You know, we're there to win a game. And so, I think, I don't think it really makes a difference if, you know, who's that quarterback?

57:22And I don't think that's something that we're going to be thinking about. But obviously, after the game or, you know, it's going to be exciting to play against, you know, someone that you know, but ultimately, doesn't really matter who's in their uniform. Our goal is to come after them, regardless of who they are. Now, over the left, Noah Weiss, got some pleasure. How have you seen Will change on the field and off the field for the moment you first met him? Yeah. Will has, you know, continuously became more of a confident leader. He's somebody that I've seen take tremendous strides in his faith and his servant leadership. And it's just been amazing to be a part of and amazing to witness. I think he's just been continuously growing to be more comfortable and confident. And this is all of just one year. I mean, I could only imagine if he were to have two years here and what he would be able to accomplish. But it's just been amazing to be around him. He's growing to be one of my better friends on this team. And, you know, I'm assuming I'm speaking off all of the luck I nation that we're excited to have him. There were been ones pulling this dispatch.

58:23G you and everyone in your class. Up, some downs and previous years you've fallen short of your goals. I know you're focused on the moment, but are you guys savoring this? That maybe the disappointments have made this even more special, even within this year? Yeah. Yeah. I ride on my iBlack every game, Romans 8.28. And we know that all of things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. And I'm just a firm believer that everything that we have been through as a team, all the hurt, all the hardship, all the tears, all the shame, everything we've been through has ultimately led us to where we are today. And I have confidence in that. And that's why I'm not a big believer in getting too high or getting too low. When I lose games, I try to stay as even kill as possible, same way when we win games. Because I ultimately just have the faith and the ability to know that the Lord is working all of these things together to make us better. So these moments, I think, through hardship, I believe that makes people closer.

59:23And so I think as a result of the things that we have been through, you're looking at a very tight-knit team. And so I'm just excited for what the future holds for us. You need to be more ashamed. And, you know, like losing a game is not a crime. It's just a disappointment. But is that the kind of pressure that you guys feel here that when you lose, it's not just a loss? It's shame? Yeah, it's important right here. Especially at the Ohio State University, from the time that you sign up here, you know exactly what you're getting into. And our coaching staff does a great job of making sure when it's time to, you know, after you go through a whole spring, summer and off season, that by the time we get to game one, you know exactly what you're up for. And so losing is absolutely unacceptable around here. And there can be a bit of shame to maybe even show yourself in public because of a loss that you've had. But again, my point being is that despite the things that we have been through, I'm a firm believer that there has to be a certain amount of faith that you have trust, that all of these things are working for moments like this.

1:00:23And, you know, even in my, I don't know how this might sound, but even in my personal life, regardless of even what happens in the future from today moving forward, I will continue to keep the faith that it's working for my good, whether it's making me a better father one day in the future, a better husband one day in the future. However, that may look, I believe in how the faith that the Lord is working all things together for the good of those who love him. Any more questions? Do you have any Birmingham podcasts? Yeah, I, you're starting to go down to Rhode Island. I was just going to ask about it anyway because the transformation in you as a person is so I think obvious to everyone. Yeah. Can you imagine yourself three years ago being the person you are now and now leaving you all to say whenever it happens, whether it's one week or three weeks from now? Like with the legacy that you're leaving here, is it something that you would have ever imagined about yourself? No, no. I think there's, I think what has taken place in my life and the lives of other people on this team.

1:01:28And I know that this, I'm here to talk about football, but it's a true testament of the Lord that I serve. He's taken my heart and he's made me new. His word promises that he'll take your heart of stone and make it a heart of flesh that he will soften you and making you more into his image when you take on your cross and know him. And I think that's exactly what has taken place in my life. And just when I look back on my journey and the things that I've been through, even that question that you just asked me, it kind of made me a little emotional just because when you said that for whatever reason, I just thought back just some years ago when I, when I headbutted that, you know, guy from Team North and just the amount of public ridicule. And I think that's the thing that I received from that and the anger that I received from that. And you know, that's just one thing that was blown up big, but there were other things that were going on that maybe like that was a behavior pattern that I maybe I had. And I just look at what the Lord has done in my life and not just myself, but other guys on this team. It's just been amazing to say the least. I'm able to stand here confident and say the things that I do because of the revelation that he has given me that he is true and that no matter what happens on this field.

1:02:34That there's a place that I can call home with a relationship with him. It's an interesting juxtaposition of you were on you were on the way to being like the bad example. Yeah, like don't here's a guy with all this opportunity and took this back and you absolutely right took it and changed it. And I just I just think it's fascinating. No, we don't talk to you all. No, no, no, no, no, man, but you're absolutely right. And again, I say it again and I emphasize it that it's just a true testament of Christ. And I just encourage everybody that's even whether in the room or watching it that if you may you may feel like you're that protocol. You're that one who's felt like you straight away too far and there's there's no way that a Lord can forgive the Lord this Lord that you're talking about can forgive the things that I've done. I just want to encourage you that there's no sin that you've committed that can outweigh his justice and outweigh his grace that he has for you and the love that he has for you.

1:03:37And so I think there was intentional the things that I went through to get to where I am now to maybe shine that light on somebody else. You watch from Columbus here. Joey Coppen? Columbus, this back. Texas is past defense just to go to the living big plays and getting interceptions. What is stood out about that back end when you watch some on film? Yeah, I think just for a couple days of how to watch them on film. I think top to bottom they look like a pretty good team. It looks like they do a good job all the way around. They look again they look good but these are the moments that you live for. These are the moments that the reasons why you come here to a house date. We preach all the time to like when you come here you play for games where you play against someone we call these matchup games where you're almost playing in yourself. And when you're playing it's yourself that means you're not just going to be bigger. You're not just going to be stronger. You're not just going to be faster. And so the question comes down to well if I'm not bigger and stronger or faster and we kind of look the same then what's going to make me win? And I think ultimately the answer to that question is all the intangible things that you work on throughout the season.

1:04:42The things that kind of you can't really see on the outside. The grit that you may have in your heart. The distance that you're willing to go to win the game. The skill that you have acquired throughout the season. All of the intangible things are going to be on display this weekend and we'll see. Either them or ourselves who is put more into into the intangibles to win these kind of games. Any final questions Tim Mayn letter and roll. Yeah as you've been speaking here. Gee I'm just thinking of other teams I've covered in the past really good teams and stuff and I have one guy one time tell me there was almost like a home. In the background when you're in this building and stuff of like work being done and things like that and you kind of you have a feel for the spiritual aspect of this team also and stuff. Do you feel that special. Home or were we want to call it about this team at this moment without a doubt without a doubt. I said it a few times in the interview post game.

1:05:43And I'll say it again there's a moment that we're able to share after coming off of that loss against team of north. We had a player led meeting where we were able to. And we kind of. We had a few guys that were able to pass out some of the differences what we think is going wrong. There was just a moment to be very vulnerable with each other as brothers. There was some frustration that was going on and ultimately at the end of it. In this room actually we stood in here all 100 plus guys and we locked in arms we put arms around each other. Actually when we looked around in that moment there's actually a few guys that are even tearing up just because of the powerful moment that it was and we were able to pray together. Ever since that moment moving forward. I wouldn't say it's just from that moment I kind of knew all along but I believe that there's something very special about this team. And I think. I think people are getting ready to witness the special ability that this team has. I've received many a lot of ridicule and you know coming after losses of just you know how people may they say things like they. I miss real football players I'm tired of these Christian athletes on the field I miss the real gritty football players and I think here moving forward.

1:06:50People are going to be able to witness the strength of the Lord that we serve. Your day is over my podcast. Toughest team wins bottom line. Yes. You feel that in your heart too that the toughest team finally wins these games. Yes. Yes. I think. I mean there's an accumulation of a lot of things. There's being tough. Having discipline. Not getting you know dumb penalties. Having great technique. You know again when you get in these matchup games it's all the intangibles that you can't really see. I'm not just going to walk out in the field and just have confidence that I'm bigger than them. And I'm stronger than them like we can and maybe some other games. That's just not how it works. And so it's going to come down to all the intangibles. Am I more disciplined? Am I not going to hold on this play? Am I going to make the catch when the ball comes to me? Am I going to uplift my teammates? Am I going to be positive? Am I going to be a cancer on this team? You know all those little things are all what goes into winning these kind of games like you mentioned toughness. And so we hang our hat on that and that's the goal is to go out there and be tough and put all these things together and get a win at Down in Texas. Thank you very much. You're certainly thanks, Dustin. I can each play at a time no matter what the score is and doing it to the best of your ability.

1:07:55What ails this offense the most? I think just saying ahead of the chains and getting past those third downs converting on those third downs. I mean that's what we got to be better at. And at the end of the day we got to put him in zone. We're not doing that, we're not doing our job. So are you guys creating more explosive plays as an other offense? Right, I think you stick with it. You know the explosive plays are going to come and now we've got to trust that and they'll be there for us for sure. Coach Stens has been here for high as Ann Lowe's over the many many years. He's been with this program now. What sort of his message to your group right now when you're turning to him, what is he saying as far as how to get through this? Yeah, so I think it's just really just coming and attacking every day as you would regardless. And staying even through hardship and attacking it, attacking it the same way every day. That's really all you can do and you just get a little better every day and see where it takes you.

1:08:57The way things are already we're setting up but then also the way Jason Simmons was calling the game on Saturday. It seemed like tight ends are going to be a big part of this as you guys are trying to pull out. And what role do you think you guys are going to have in trying to get this offense? Yeah, I think the role is always try to help the offense move the ball and whether they were called upon to do that. In the past game or the run game, we just got to step up and do our job at a high level and whatever you asked from us. We just got to do it at high level and let the offense go. You're some of the leaders on the offense. Some of the leaders, I would say Gus is a big leader. I mean he's been doing it for a while and someone, everyone, trust is going to do his job at a high level. I think we have Hudson's a good leader too as well. Obviously he's a quarterback so he takes on that leadership role. I think we have a good amount of leaders throughout the offense. We were told George might be fairly close to getting back what we mean to get him back in the mix with the tight ends.

1:10:01Yeah, it'd be great. I mean George is a great athlete so having him out there can only help. We're really excited about him and what he can do on the field so it'd be great. Let me show you some formwork. That's a great question. A lot of the information and a lot of things before during the time of those older players are a lot different than the knowledge and information that we have now. We're able to treat concussions and also back then is if you got a concussion they were sending you right back into the game. Now it's a lot different. We got a protocol and it gives your brain time to heal and everything. I think things are setting plays now where it's a lot better than before and that time where we're making problems later on. That's why I'm not really too concerned about it. Can you recommend it to you? Say it again. Can you recommend it by the trainer or Michael's thing? No, I just wanted to get into a new helmet. People have referred it. They also, during our team meeting has said how there's a number of helmets that are better than other helmets right now.

1:11:02So I just wanted to check those out and see what they are. Is this how concussion gets any more severe than the others you had? I mean I'm not going to give a whole seminar all the concussions are here. But it's not necessary more severe. Each concussion, just what I learned, each concussion is its own specific concussion. And you gotta give that time to heal and then once that's healed and ready to go once you get back out here you're good. So it's not like concussions are building on top of each other. You give it time to heal. But I think before when guys were getting trouble with the long time ago they get a concussion not fully healed and they go right back out there and playing. So, then a little captain see a side or maybe part of it. Can you just reflect on how you've grown since showing up here in fairly 21 and did a player of person who are there? Yeah, I've been here for a little while now. I've been enjoying every second of it. I always came in trying to be a captain and trying to lead these guys as best as I can. And I definitely feel that I've grown vocally and just trying to help build the team up and build myself up. So I'm just trying to do anything I can to help this team.

1:12:02I don't know if in a concussion situation like this you're supposed to remind your brother that you have to sort of involve the family's decision behind that go. Yeah, definitely. They came down with me so when I was I had like when the team was here doing meetings I was driving up to a Pittsburgh meeting with the concussion specialist and everything. And they were with me and just easing their mind. That's the biggest thing. They're all there worried and everything but they'll be okay. We saw the play with the larger mother. You were heading to the ground and say it again. We saw the play at practice. Yeah. Did you think you'd be out for two weeks after that? I mean I was good pretty much. It was that day that I was kind of had a headache and everything. But I was pretty much good after that. But it was just about going through the protocol and I mean there was no rush back. We weren't playing regular season games. So I mean I was just really getting the time to heal. It wasn't any rush. You both already had a helmet to helmet. From your perspective and to be experts.

1:13:02Are those doing what they're intended to do? You know, Dante learned it when he got to. You know I'm saying like guys are still getting concussions and getting them wearing. Yeah, it's definitely still a physical sport. So I mean, concussion and I happen to be a guardless. I know if you were in a guardian cap or not. I think it could be looked at too. I know and just talked about it on the guardian cap. I don't think in the back that is as much padding as I would like. But I feel it could be looked at. But I think you get a concussion whether you're wearing a guardian cap or not. So I mean stuff happens. This is a physical game. Sorry. Would you just clarify this? You said you're going to get any helmet. Also wear the guardian cap during the game? No. I'm not going to. I'm not going to be able to feel a bit about this game helmet. Yeah. You know, the game and the brand of helmet. Like any details you have. Oh, I'm not sure the brand of name yet. I'll have to get it from those guys inside. But you guys will definitely be seeing this on the. And how do you feel about not playing in a preseason game?

1:14:03You have to say you're a career where it's not a big deal. I want to say it's not a big deal, but I don't feel any pressure any like, oh, I just needed to play in a preseason game. I feel that's a great opportunity for the younger guys to get out there and showcase what they're able to do. Well, I still been practicing and playing and working out and getting ready for the season. So I mean, I know the game. I'm looking forward to that first game. And I'm not really concerned about not being able to get a snap of the preseason game. I think about MJ did feel in the, particularly during the joint practice against Jefferson. Yeah. MJ is the number one corner. I mean, you guys see it. He's going to be big for this year. And I think that's what's special about this team. We got three number one corners myself, MJ and Greg. I thought we all number ones and we able to do different things out there on the field. And one guy's out, another guy can step in and not lose track or not lose pace on what we got going on. How do you think MJ has grown as a leader in the early of the year three and he's trying to pick on this world? Has a guy that's bringing energy and also trying to bring people along?

1:15:03Yeah, definitely. Like you said, bringing energy, bringing guys along. MJ is real vocal out there and he competes as he's in competitor out there and just working hard and trying to be the best. He got the mindset of wanting to be the best and he is. So we just go out there and compete with one another. We're happy to see CD Lam get his contract signed and be ready to go out there and play this game so you can face the best. No, I'm definitely happy for him. That's like changing contract and everything for him and his family. So definitely happy for him and looking forward to having that match up in the game. I always love going against the number one guys and best guys on that team. So I'll be looking forward to it. It tends to wake up more to history because concussions that we're talking about. I think when you suffer the latest one, people who cover the team and then fans are wondering how loud a discussion could you compensate and retire? And could that ever go through your mind or do you immediately know that you're going to come back?

1:16:03Yeah, like I said, this is a game I love. I love playing this game, being with the guys out here. I really don't see myself doing too much other stuff. Unless I'm just really physically unable to play this game. I don't see myself stepping away from football no time soon. Like I said before, I can't take it easy on these receivers out here. Me being out here, I got to give them a good look and just go out there and play. I answer your question now. I haven't seen myself walking away though. Are you actually out of protocol now? Yes. I did say, uh, Greg Culld Miles hardened the steal the drafts. What have you seen? Say it again. Sorry, Greg Culld Miles hardened the steal the drafts. What have you seen from him and what kind of excites you about him? Yeah, Miles, he's been balling. He's been showing all making plays against the Vikings and just making plays out here. So it was big for him to make the team. I was happy for him. We all congratulated him and he's going to be a big piece on our team. Like coming going forward. I didn't saw up another rookie. You mentioned making the receivers better. How have you seen how you made Jamari talked about how you you've helped him?

1:17:04You know, as a rookie. What have you seen out of him and his development? Yeah, he's been looking good since he came in. I think he's been getting better and better. Uh, he's night and day from once he came in. So where he's at now, I believe. I think that's just his competitive nature and what he's been doing out there in practice. And that's going against one another out there. So he's been good and he's going to be a big piece as well. That's our offense. What's your tip? Do you give receivers? How can you help the receivers? Yeah, I mean, it's a constant communication. If I were to win on a red, they may come and ask me what it is that you've seen on that play that you're able to get in position. And I'll tell them that. I may ask them a question. So it's just that constant communication on how we could get each other better. Thank you guys. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Glad to be back. Thank you. Glad to be back. Glad to be back. I just... It is a positive. It's a super positive.

1:18:05Just going against Andrew and Mario, I'm not going to be excited to be super-heal. Is there... Do you guys feel like... Is that kind of mindset that you take in every day of practice? You just say you're not happy during my catch-up with a lot of people like 98 out of 100 receivers. Is that how you're not catching up with someone? That's right. Is that kind of... Is it keep that in the back of your head when you're going against Jeremiah and Carnell and Brandon and Amecha? Yes, that's my mindset. In practice the whole day, I learned those words to give me everything that they have. So I... In the Saturdays, it's going to be easy for me and I'll be prepared. What have you seen with Grocery Beach young mourners? Obviously we saw that they're not at Jeremiah last year. They're germane, sorry. But Calvin and some of the errands and the young guys, how have you seen them from along? And Scott has gotten completely better from his brain. Glad completely better. Is that just time in the program? I'm just getting used to the speed of college shippup, I would say.

1:19:08What about Calvin? He was obviously here last year. He was. Calvin has gotten a lot better. I would say that he's gotten a lot smarter. And then he also write G.B. I think he's got a lot of Calvin's intelligence, you know, where he's grown. Where specifically is it? The film room? Is it kind of picking up the playbook? Where have you seen that brain up? I would say Calvin has gotten smarter just like his game now. It's like expecting like a different kind of routes and stuff like that. What did everything start to click for him? So last year was it in the softies? When did you feel really comfortable with this game? I would say in the spring I started to get a lot more comfortable in our defense. We said you break up the past yesterday with the German name, sorry if you're asked. It was earlier, but what is like going up against him? Do you think you enjoy it? Yeah, I love it. He's tough. I like going against him a lot. He's really good. What have you improved in your game just from that, for example, those one-on-one matchups this preseason or whatever?

1:20:09You know how ball-a-hoo disgame is. So Jeremy, he forces me to play the ball because if you don't play the ball against him, he'll go get it. Yeah, yeah. And you, Dave, send it. How would you describe this defense now compared to this time a year ago from this standpoint of a confidence factor? You don't mean that you guys feel on the field? How would you describe it? It's different about it, I guess. I feel like everybody has a lot more smartness there. Everybody's like, I would just say that we're going just smarter. When you look up and late and ran some decided to come back and Caleb down, transfer it in. What did you feel about that? Did it just grow stronger in that one week span, two weeks span? You're still on up saying? I feel like those guys have played at that level. So the level of those guys have played at that? Yeah, I would say that. Like, a downcoming and a lane savings coming back, a ZL savings coming back, it's just still like a roofy happy to be the daddy.

1:21:12Thanks, man. Of course. How would you describe the mentality of the defense right now, giving this opportunity for Greenback to the Warden? Yeah, hungry, thankful. We know how the last time when we had a chip on our shoulder. We were riding high before that game and we took that loss and we came back how to make a couple changes. But I think we understand what everything's at stake right now. Just fighting to where another house stage jersey for the next game. That's what's on stake. And just to be able to represent this state and this team. I mean, we understand what's on the line. And we're just hungry and blessed that we get this opportunity playing the Rose Bowl. Right behind your Adam King, WBNS. What do you remember most about walking off the field in Eugene? What was kind of going on here, guys, in that moment? I mean, there was a... I don't think anybody imagined it. Imagine us losing. You know, I didn't. That's for sure. And I think after that, it was kind of hit deep.

1:22:13I understand it. Man, we still... There's still a lot of ball left to be played. I mean, you can let it sting for a little bit. But if you let it carry over too long, then there goes your whole season. But I think we did a great job of just understanding, coming together in this room right here. Not being afraid of display or hold accountability for one another. And as that happened, we came back, we grouped, and we're just going right now. And I'm just blessed for those specific moments, you know, losing. I mean, no one wants to lose, but the testimonies and the things you're taught within those little situations speaks of all of you. That's our old rock, Vladimir D'Rome. Jay, what did you see in from Kenya? The last couple weeks, was there like a push from him? And there were many conversations with him. You can see like he's playing in some of the basketball and Tennessee. Yeah, I mean, that's my boy. He's in the R2X Club, too. But, you know, Keata, I mean, every time his number's called, he goes out there and makes the most of it.

1:23:18No matter where we are in the game, when he goes out there, he's just hungry. He wants to go make plays. And, you know, we see it in practice. So it's not surprising to us. Bill, we're a bit of a misplaced this back. Bill and Gabriel's obviously very elusive in our talent. And he's not very tall. It's important it could be to just kind of stay in your past rush lanes and neglect a lot of balls and kind of make a difference that way. Yeah, I think it just comes out being disciplined. No one who you're playing against, like you said, he's sharply very elusive. I mean, he can, he is making throws. I mean, he get out the pike, he can do everything. So I think for us, we just have to discipline and just continue to just meet with Coach Jay. Meet with Coach Knows and understand how we can just eliminate that. And then, you know, you're a question about UNJ. I mean, your personality seems to be a little different. You're more on the quiet side. Yeah. How about you play together four years, both five store guys, kind of describe your relationship with him, friendship with him, and just kind of how you cop with each other?

1:24:21Man, that's my brother. Like he said, we're different, but very alike. I think outside, like you said, he's louder and quiet, but, you know, once we're on that field, we're like the same person. We'll do anything for this team. You know, we'll die for our players and we'll give everything we got. Room together for four years, correct? Yeah. Fall camps. Every room. Yeah. Sometimes, go over there. It's the go over there. So, yeah. There's a meet one who's the messy one. Uh, we have our share of days when we, when I'm neat, he's neat, or, you know, we might both be messy, but we do a good job. Yeah. Uh, I'd probably say I would better pick the jack, though. Tony Gurgman, like I've heard. Uh, when you're playing a team for the second time, and that was almost a season to go by now. Yeah. How much of, uh, are you at square one with, with this scouting and preparation? Or how much do you take from that game? How much do you avoid taking so that you don't have any creative signals? You know, she's a bunch of going up against offense on the offensive line. I say it's pretty 50-50.

1:25:21I mean, uh, that game, like you said, it was, it was a while ago, but at the same time, they elevated as a team. And so did we. So we understand that they, they had, they made some changes for sure. Um, you know, there's team, there's a certain density we can take back from that game, but we also understand that, um, they went on a little run after that, and we can see that they elevated as an offense. So we just got to continue to watch those games, dissect other games and just continue to see, um, what stands out and what they change from the, for the past game. We got a couple calls on zoom that will wrap up with, uh, first we have Nick Hamilton from Nightcast Media. Nick? Uh, just wanted to ask you basically about the synergy of this defense and how you guys were able to, uh, not only celebrate the triumphs, but get through the adversity, be able to be this top notch defense that you are in college football today. Uh, here, Pete, the question one more time. Yeah, no problem. Um, one to ask you about the synergy you are able to develop over course of the season, obviously celebrating the triumphs, but also getting through the adversities to where you all are the top notch defense that you all are today.

1:26:30Yeah. I mean, like you said, that we went through a lot of trials, the trials, um, but there's also, there's a lot of things we can take away from all the wins and losses. Um, and from those, those wins, we understood that, hey, we can be the best, uh, defensive country and from those losses, we understand that there's still things that need be fixed. And I think when you take all that in at once, um, they comes out to the, the common goal or the common talk, which is you can, there's always learning points everywhere. And depending how we dissect those games or how we just continue to come as one and elevate, um, you know, we continue to just collect all those, those learning points and just continue to grow from them. And then one final question, Joey Coffin, Columbus Dispatch, Joey. JT, uh, what have, what have you guys done better in the, especially in the Tennessee game and just late in the season, you think about turning some of the, the pressures that you've gone on in quarterbacks and the sacks and getting a home in some of those situations. Yeah, I think it was more just, uh, understanding the defense as a whole, understanding everybody's job.

1:27:34Uh, thing as the season went on, we had to understand that, you know, we have to know what's going on in the back. We have to know what's going on to the linebacker crew to understand what plays we have room of freedom. And I think once we understood that and got a better understanding of the, of everybody's job. I mean, it, it showed this play because, you know, everybody knows what each other's doing. And I like the linebacker know what they're doing. Uh, the corners and B.I. they know only their job. I think we all know each other's job and we continue to ask each other questions. Um, on, you know, if they're blitzing how they can get to the quarterback and, you know, if I'm dropping, playing quarterbacks, I can ask Cody on how to open field tackle. So, you know, we just, we just kind of lean on each other's understanding because, uh, you know, like I said, like Denzel knows how to play corner bend it. And then I know how to play corner. So, you know, he has more, more wisdom at that position than I do. JT, thank you very much. Thank you. Thanks, man. The first stage of the moment is like Dev and the ball's kind of, I'm just waiting. Uh, definitely a little bit of both. Um, obviously I just wanted the team to win.

1:28:35I think we got a chance to win. No, definitely towards it and then stretch that last drive. Um, I was a couple of plays here, a couple calls that you maybe should have gotten. But, um, I think the frustration more so it just comes from, you know, wanting to win more or anything. What did you say? He was a little surprised how much attention you got right away from the defense. How about you? Yeah, definitely. We maybe killed him or one of ones kind of how the game plan was set up. Um, you didn't know about, you know, different coverage out of cloud to my side. And this is kind of how the game goes. What's the process of it in all of the sometimes where, but whatever reason, just, just to see that. Yeah, definitely. Um, especially in college, a lot of the game fans defensively were taking you away. Um, you know, we had a lot of success at a high-speed. They obviously were running the ball and having different, um, the weapons. They kind of still get the victories and, um, I was, you know, you continue to do better jobs doing it here. My heart's in the rotation. The process has been like post game, getting on the same page with Kyler. Just, you guys exchange text or you guys getting the film.

1:29:36Yeah, film them definitely, um, kind of asking what did I see there? Or kind of go over a play? Um, that's how I get him when I saw and kind of different feedback there. Change words. Mark, I get it. Mark, we're asking questions about the previous game. Are you the type of guy to let a game like that linger or how do you flush it? You got to move on. Got to move on. Some long season guy. So like 16 more of them. Hopefully, you know, I can stay healthy throughout the year and, uh, just continue to build and get better each week. You guys did so much work throughout the off season to get on the same page. How different is it when you get into that regular season? Yeah, it's totally different. It's totally different. It's totally different. Um, you can do a lot of things, you know, in shirts and shorts and then you go out there and put practice and get pads on. You do like the point practice we do with the colds, but there's nothing like actually going out there. Um, not in live action and really trying to be on the same page. So I think that relationship will continue to develop and we'll get better. Did it be just a matter of reps then this month? Yeah, I think definitely, um, like I said, I was kind of my first live action together. Um, so continue to give it.

1:30:37What are your early impressions of it? I'm on the field together and I was in the preseason with, with cows. Uh, yeah, but now obviously I have a death respect, you know, JG's call or preseason. I obviously be also really healthy. That's kind of the best and most important thing. I was a debt of all healthy even going for it. So, um, that's it. Marvin, what are your early impressions of the Rams? What do you think of the Rams? Yeah, I mean, they're a good team. They're a good physical team. I've been a new, a lot of new guys up front, I think. That's kind of where the strong suit is. Um, kind of a little different to Buffalo, come over to a little match coverage. So I'm excited to build this. Personally, when the bells gave you one of my opportunities, how do you feel today? It's not so good. It wasn't many of them. It wasn't many of them. So, uh, I thought I could be good. How much were you thinking versus just playing? You know, not getting a preseason game and actually into the first three season? Definitely, definitely thinking a lot out there. I think I'll come with reps. I think to think and less and just going out there and playing. Definitely come with reps. And it's something you're on, you're better at.

1:31:37But, uh, definitely, I was thinking a lot out there. Is there anything you can do to prove that that's for coverage? Anything you can do to the past? You're going to fix that a lot, obviously. Yeah, I mean, you just got to team, get open for yourself. Make yourself available. The one in the ball does. Can you make it into a play? Um, this. The people just taking you away. That means other guys are having a chance to get open. So, that's how kind of how I look at it. It's no longer since you know offense. That's the best thing to force. They're kind of doing what you do with Tyler. Is this something that comes pretty quickly in a new game? Or something like that? What's the mindset? Uh, hopefully sooner or later, I think. Um, we'll continue to see. We'll see. I don't think we're in a bad place right now at all. Obviously, I don't really think that. But, uh, just a live reps, we'll continue to grow and show. I think how I believe maybe different than somebody else may believe. You know, like, uh, practice at least like a legal positivity, you know, I mean so. But, uh, the energy, uh, we're beyond just, uh, hyperb, you know, I'm so, uh, so I was kind of, uh, uh, the goal of, um,

1:32:40uh, really my whole life, uh, I felt team captain, like specifically, uh, I felt I wasn't captain of high school. I wasn't a captain of college. But, um, I'll make a joke, I'll make a joke, I'll make a joke. I feel like I'm not going to be a captain like he's that I felt. But that would be awesome, you know, but, you know, if it happens, I'd be great. But not either way, I want to assume a role as a captain from the perspective of guys until the visual words and get back in that way. Yeah, I mean, I can't say that, um, I mean, I guess the biggest thing is that I felt like I had to be a captain. I felt like I felt like I would use two in the past, but it didn't take just the first LTAs and took training and left and right. Once this season ended because I didn't know what was going to be the year. So, it took a lot of, uh, reps, um, just to give back to feeling like myself for the LTAs.

1:33:41I mean, I think I was going to be a captain in that whole first week, but now like today specifically, just changing some small things with my feet. I've been seeing it talking about the long coach, about some things I'm doing my feet to get to that, to sell that traditional angle that I love to sit on. I thought I felt great already, but I felt even better. So, I need to work size until tomorrow now, get my feet back and how I like the right side and on the left side. So, I mean, obviously I feel like, um, in the league, whether I left the right, you're still going against Premier Guy. So, obviously, you have high expectations for the left and right tackle. But, um, there's definitely, uh, like, the level of energy and like the expectations definitely take the human side. Because now, tonight, the blind side, that's the, that's the tackle world, you know? So, yeah, I would say in terms of communication as far as this even outside of the facility, you just stuff like that, like really creating that, but an tackle quarterback, bond even more off the field, I think has been something that's even good.

1:34:46Cool. I got a text one day, and I said, hey, I keep going left, I was like, you know, I've been training both. I've been training both, you know, I, I asked after the season, they're like, honestly, you know, we'll talk to you, supplement season, and I just got a text one, having what happens with the free agency. Then, so I was like, you know, what, I had a whole season right tackle. So, if I get the word, I'm going, I'm standing right tackle. I'm just doing what I did before I'm built on that. I was like, I might as well as train a left tackle now, as if we're going to be left tackle. And I'd rather do that than train all the right time with the co-a, to the left tackle. I didn't wish I'd be there. You know what I mean? So, I'm like, let me just prepare an advance. I was like, yeah, it's gone. You know? I think occasionally, on third down, there'd be a lot of twists. I was just not like, it's automatically going. I think that was my mindset for like the first half of the season. Like, I didn't have to go into the game with some pros. Oh my gosh, they did that. I kind of figured, okay, like, this is the type of rush.

1:35:51This is how this guy usually rushes. If I get the vibe, this is how the end is like the rush, you know, tackles that. First of your guys, you got the premier patch on. Or, you know, what it was going to be. Or, you know, every stunt. And honestly, just knowing that's kind of an advantage to, so you're not, you're not, oh, they brought the twist on my side again. It was never air-doll, but they come up and I was like, three plays in a row. Two minutes. I knew that. It wasn't when you had it. You know what I mean? I'm watching more everybody else. And you really, you know, it goes out there occasionally. On third down, I was like, yeah, I was like, are you going to pick me? You know what I mean? So, that effect, it's kind of, it's also kind of an advantage in a way. But it's also exciting, like, okay, I'm going to get the hardest to look. You know, those are real, real reps, you know, the things. Really, on our way to kind of process. And I was like, hey, when they tell me, let me know about what I'm just going to train it. I was training all the way up. So, TAs, I guess, if I didn't hear anything about TAs, I would have came in like, so, you know what I mean?

1:36:59Because just like, I'm cool with training both continue. I would have been cool with training both continually. But I feel like anybody in any position will feel like, okay, like, you want as soon as possible, you give your feet kind of subtle in, your hips subtle in, your hands, subtle in, certain kind of that. Would it have been harder to get your work bowl very healthy? No. No. But they're definitely, but in terms of the development, it was definitely a lot faster to stay on the one side. But I think having that week that we had the transition with the seasons over, you bend the bike and respond. You know, good, good. Try and meet up with them on the part of that week. Things at a time right now, but when it comes back, I'm going to show them the one house. I just got a house that's not too far from, so I told them, I got that house, like, like, I could yell outside. DJ. You know what I mean? So, yeah.

1:38:00That's doesn't have any stock or anything. Doesn't mean anything. So we're, we have to play on Friday, and that's really all that matters. We're going to take two more from Zoom before turning it back. Our first one's going to come from Stephen from Cleveland.com. Go ahead. It's the fun. I'm sorry. Hey, Caleb. We've seen you were talking about the Ohio State Office, the success that they've had. Obviously, Jeremiah has been a big part of that. What's it been like this year going against him in practice? And, you know, after doing that, does it surprise you at all to see him having a success he's had as a freshman? No, it doesn't bring any surprises. It was pretty, pretty easy to see the talent that he has and the blessings that God has put on his plate. But it's always a challenge going against Jeremiah and the other receivers in Mecca and Karnel in practice. And even guys like Brandon and his impression Rogers, they do a great job bringing looks for the defense and create a lot of obstacles. Our final question from Zoom is going to come from Dan Hope.

1:39:03Go ahead, Dan. Caleb, you, Quinn had a lot of success against you guys when you played him at Alabama last year. Just what do you remember from going up against him last year and what can you learn from that game? Really smart quarterback knows how to operate their offense, push the ball in the right places, and then Coach Narkeeson does a great job putting him in positions to win. All right, back to you. Yep, thank you, Rob Aller. Columbus Dispatch, Caleb, JT and Jack, playing opposite sides. And they is opposite off the field. As they are on in terms of personality and just the people they are. They are offices, but they are also one of the closest people I know. They have spent a lot of time together. They have come from different sides of the country, so they are different people for sure. But they are both really great people and really great men. I am sorry to spec both of them. How did you do that?

1:40:05I am not going to do that. I am sorry. I am not going to do that. Throughout the season we would always see you on Wednesday nights you and Nathan would be some of the last people off the field. Are the things that you are working on after a practice always the same? Is it a routine? What are the things that you are hoping to get out of those extra moments after practice? We have some routine, the key we need to go into the game with. And we also have to week to week based on what our jobs are going to put us into doing. Every week we go through the same things and then we add certain things that we do for what the team that we play is going to ask us to accomplish. Bill, we have been on Columbus Dispatch. I have already got one here. What do you think about Columbus Dispatch? When Texas uses play action and Nathan uses play action in a career. What do they do well in those spots and what do you think you guys in those moments with Quinn?

1:41:06They do a really good job with I-Candy. It creates a lot of challenges for defense in order to see if it is a runner pass and see because that is when they are going to take their shots to as well. I really just have been great at discipline seeing the line and seeing what is telling us. Deep right, Nick Walker, Letterman Rolfe? You guys had a pretty good game plan for Tyler Warren when you guys played him. You guys have another Texas guy that is going to tie it in and gun him. What do you guys have to do to limit him and what do you think about his game? He is a really good player. He makes a lot of plays and he has a lot of receiving hours this year. So really just do the same thing we have done all year. Just be disciplined in our responsibilities and if you are on them you have to make a play when it comes. Right, one of the main drillers, Clayman Doc Al. When you look at their receivers as kind of a whole, they spread ball around since a lot of what stands out about the way they take and spread the ball around those different guys.

1:42:06A lot of really good athletes. I played with Isaiah Bond last year who was a really great receiver. A lot of speed. And then all the receivers have made a lot of plays. So I mean everybody has to be on their pees and queues if we are going to stop them and have it do a really good job. From your own year to 10 May, Letterman Rolfe? Yeah, Kale, but you moved up here and I don't have to tell you when you moved. It was basically a year ago. It was a little bit of a leap of faith because you know how many athletes are on this team. You could have at least a step. When did you really feel this defense come into its own and then then pass that man watching in Rose Bowl? You're recognition of what was coming seem to be on point. Did it feel like that? I mean you personally. I think the defense has played really well throughout the season. I think we've had games where we played better and games where we haven't put it all together. But I think that's how all defenses are. So I can't say there's a certain moment where I think we put it together.

1:43:08But what was your second part of your question? You seem really on point against Oregon about recognizing what was coming. I mean you were really active out there directing and things like that. Did it feel like that? I guess. I feel like as Luke said earlier, the preparation that we put in goes into that and just feeling comfortable and what we're doing, comfortable and what we're seeing with the other teams. I feel like that allows us to play fast and me and Laketon to communicate to everybody else. Did I miss anyone's questions here? Steve, how long in front of you in this ball? Yeah, Caleb, but you came to Ohio State to play for National Championship. And there were a lot of ups and downs throughout the season. Just to be in this position the last four teams still live. You feel validated by that and did you always have faith that this is how it was going to turn out? I came to Ohio State to become a better player and to help the team be as good as it can be. Not to win a national championship.

1:44:08Like that wasn't the only goal for me coming here. I really just wanted to be in the team and be with the brotherhood. But it's a great feeling being in the final four and being with the team and everything that comes with that. But it's a blessing to be here. And one final question, Bill, we're been once club has disbanded. I did a lot of follow up when I talked to you at the back of the game. You said when they scored their first and second touchdown, you were really hot on the sidelines. What was your message to the team? And you know, that's a good offense. They're going to score against most people. Why were you so hot? Really just because we didn't execute, which let them score. So we've done that a lot, which is something we can't do in these big games and these games where it's when they go home. So we got to make the plays when they come and get our competitive excellence as Coach Dases make the play where your numbers call. Caleb, thank you very much. I feel like they're definitely picking up quick. I mean, I was in their shoes one time and I had Zach Harrison, Javonte, and Tyler Friedel in front of me. So I feel like I'm just trying to be one of those peers that they work for me and kind of just give them the steps to get there.

1:45:12And I feel like they're definitely picking up quick and they're definitely going to be one of the great rushmen. And I just want to say that the only coach that you're talking about is JT and Jack are probably the only ton of their experience. Same as some of the opportunities for you, do you have a different sort of work to do because you've been getting through Apple Jam for the last couple of years? I feel like all the camps I've definitely gotten a big course learned and I love that because I asked Coach Jay for it. I love getting more reps because I just like protecting my craft. So, I mean, some people may not need it, some people need it, but I mean, I'm just like, you guys may have some reps like you guys. What do you think is the speed on that course that you're working on right now? I mean, for me, it's always just kind of getting my little details perfectly, like my steps, my footing, kind of just perfecting my toolbox and what we call it and my craft and just trying to be a second whenever every place we're trying to do.

1:46:13Yeah, definitely just getting stronger faster, everything all the above, but one of my big things is being a leader and kind of just not trying to still look up to Jack and JT and kind of have my own kind of leadership and be able to bring people into. So, I feel like we kind of have a lot of leaders on the D line and at the D in position, so we kind of all kind of just count off the children and those. So, you need those guys, how's that transition going? Um, competitive, we love it. We all competitive people, we all love to fish each other and that's the way to bring the best side of all of us. We all just kind of bounce off each other and see what one person does and we kind of bidded into our toolbox and we all kind of build one great big one. So, you were born last year and you got to get the shot at full mag and the day of course you, that I nearer and two coached you, I mean, how did that come about? Because you're a good checksie or floppy.

1:47:14You're good to test that. So, I definitely did it in high school, I was pulled back and a little bit of tidied in. So, I feel like it kind of saw what I could do there and coach Wilson, honestly, he left watching it too before he left. And I feel like he planned that seat and coach day's head and coach day kind of just went for it and tried to do the best I could to do it. Is that continuing now, I mean, you know, anything in the screen? New playbook, I did not know you even got that far. How tough was that for you? You know, look at that. I like to think myself as a football player. I can really play any position on the field you need me to just give me a weaker to learn it and kind of perfect it and try to do my best for you. Kid Jack, do the same thing. Oh yeah. Well, don't watch. Graphically, if that's what I'm talking about. Kid, he's talking to coach Johnson on Tuesday about some of the conversations and sort of sought you and you got out to have some conversations after JT and Jack decided to conduct. I've got to wait into those respected and how did that help you maybe get the right mindset I guess when it needs to come. Um, definitely kind of seeing it all the way through.

1:48:16I feel like people kind of just see what happened and they don't know everything that goes into it, how long the season is now. What you got to do to prepare for and what happened and all that time from here to then. So I feel like we definitely just coached in me kind of connected and we kind of just talked man-to-man and he kind of just said straight to me. And I feel like we kind of both agree on it and we know we're making it. We're making each other better every day and we got the 4 best Dn, 5 best Dn, honestly. And we're college football and we're going to be one of the best D lines in college football. I think you feel like a better player today at any more again this year. Well, I feel like I've taken big steps in my rules of just being responsible and being more of a leader and kind of stepping up and taking a step to kind of get out there more on the team and kind of bring people in. And I feel like I'm kind of helping out more. How do you record head around the posture system at TKFC? Does that sound... I mean it sounds bizarre but I mean the season goes by so fast already. So when you're kind of like week 10 and you're like wow it's already week 10.

1:49:18So now it's kind of giving you more time to kind of enjoy it and kind of savor it because I'm already here for you. I feel like I'm freshness for you. But you don't want to spend all your powder for the first month of the year, right? There is a... that pace yourself that I mean there is a mindset that I didn't know the season. Yeah definitely definitely going to have that mental stability to handle all those weeks and all those practices. How much has Larry talked to you guys about like that? Last question right here. 2016, 2017, 4 NFL 2.5 dollars all in the same location. How much does he talk to that guy? I mean he doesn't have to talk about it. We know about it. You've seen it every day. We watch the film. We see them all working together. We know what it could be. We know we could become. So we know we're at the same place at the right time and God wanted us to be here. And he knew we wanted us all to come together and kind of play together and be able to bounce off and just perfect our craft together. And I feel like we all are just great individuals and we come together with something special. Doing it? What were the deliberations? I'm surprised it's even a conversation. Like it should always be live.

1:50:19Let's tell you. Tell you play football. Obviously there's a proximity to the season, which is a little reckless. I understand that. But in spring, when you're competing for jobs, I mean, if I'm a quarterback, I'm messing with you live. So I can show him how I'm different than anyone that can't be live. You know what I mean? You're always trying to find an edge. And if you're never fully live, I don't think you fully give guys opportunity to be who they want to be or who they can be. So that being said, you know, I will cast my vote, but that will not be my final decision on that. But I will cast my vote. I think I said, hey, I know that well. It was good for all parties involved and more we can do that better, but I'm sure that is coming to a close here very quickly. Can you add more if you're 20 percent? Right. Jeremiah off the field. We saw after practice on this Saturday that the mob that came to get autographs and things.

1:51:19When you're working with him on all these things you're talking about, but also dealing with the life of being one of the biggest names in college football, how do you help mentor him in that aspect? Yeah, I mean, it's a blessing to be able to be in a position where you know, can provide insight or I wouldn't say recommendations, but just give perspective. Well, he chooses to receive the first perspective or not one or not. He always does, but which is fine. But to be in that position is really humbling. That being said, he does a really good job on his own. He doesn't need to check talent too much. He's really done a great job. Again, the way he was raised in his morals and humble and always sign and taking pictures. I'm always trying to be the bad guy for him because he's not going to be and just says again more about his character. But he's not the only guy any guy would kind of do that. We have a group full of awesome young guys, but Jeremiah has done a great job with it. He's got a job with it, handling it and it's definitely growing at an exponential rate to say the least.

1:52:24But I think he's built for it and he's been handled at a high level. But those around them were trying to help him out a little bit. What made Prince the first freshman to do this black striker issue? Yeah, I mean, that's a good question. I think that, you know, frankly, I'm not really fully involved with that. So that can be, but I wasn't. I think that people on the outside, whether it be defense or even coach day or anybody brought it to my attention, we were kind of just going about practice. And that's our expectation to make plays, not make mistakes. And he was starting to make a lot of plays consistently. And I think the consistent level that he's been as a person, being on, being on time and doing his job description on each play and the ball is coming your way and making some big plays. And, you know, it starts, it starts being seen by your peers and your peers start asking for it. They start barking, getting a stripe off all those kind of things.

1:53:28That's the ultimate sign of respect. I think when your peers, you know, go to your bat. He's not going for his bat. No one else. People are bringing it to your position coach. I think it speaks volumes of the general respect that you're earning through the process. So I think something like that happened. And, you know, as well as they're based on his peers and the other coaches. Steve, on creation, Cleveland.com. Ryan Day was talking about how impressed he's been this spring with Austin's serval. All that he's been able to do and Tyler Bohn was talking last week about the importance of the cross training and all that that goes into that. How much have you seen Austin benefit from this spring and everywhere that he's been and helping with a piece of things going to be regardless of where he fits on this offensive line? Austin's been awesome. I mean, he literally, you know, what was they say, he played every spot every position, which is moving around, you know, and he handles it. And, you know, he's one of those guys. I feel like he watched film over and over again day after day. His name never really gets brought up, you know, in a good way. Like he on the online, your name gets brought up when usually not going as well, you know, I mean, they're literally at the point of attack on every single play.

1:54:35So there's nowhere to hide. And so, but Austin, when his name is brought up, I said, man, that was a good job. A good job. Pass off that combo. Whatever. It's always positive and been really impressed with him. He started in the winter to a great job through the winter again, continuing to build their respect for his peers. And then he's going to a good job. Really good job just being very consistent to spring. Are left J. Fylder, press fourth. Brian, since you've been working more with the whole offense, when it comes to quarterback Play, what is grown in your appreciation of that position and what those guys have to do to go through? What do you think more about those guys versus maybe what he thought before is just a wide receiver guy? Yeah, I mean, there's no just a wide receiver guy. If you are just a wide receiver guy. But you won't be a very later long. It's all about quarterback play. So I think in that same world, though, to the point is that in order to be a great receiver or receiver guy, whatever you want to call it, there's only one page, just a quarter

1:55:37back page. So everything is based off them. Whether they're progression, they're timing, the stresses they have is what we're trying to minimize. So if you don't fully understand the quarterback play, it's hard to maximize receiver play. I think. That being said, yeah, I'm still always learning. I think that I can't stand these jumped out massively right now. But I would say that, I guess I would say that the preparation level, I mean, the one is required to execute and play at a high level. It's just not capable in the a lot of time, right? I mean, there's only so much time where I'd be with players. If you're not willing to spend your own time getting prepared for practice, to be to maximize one's ability, there's a good chance you're not going to maximize your ability. So other positions, I mean, aligns same thing. I mean, receiver play sometimes can get away from it. We do a great job studying and being in the room extra for sure.

1:56:39But the requirement of a quarterback to know the fixed protections, the BR run game coordinator based on the calls to get us in different checks. I mean, there's so much thing you know. And frankly, the, you know, the aligns only as good as the quarterback, the receivers only as good as the quarterback, the offense only as good as the quarterback. And it's our responsibility to put guys in position to maximize what they're capable of maximizing. But their inability to notice that they can just spend extra time outside the a lot of time, I think is critical. And the amount that it takes, I guess that was maybe a little naive too, but the guys are doing a great job doing it. Just a couple more coaches got a meeting. Rob Aller, Columbus Dispatch. Brian, you know, you guys reach the mount top. You got a banner out there national champs. I think you keep these guys grounded being in the moment looking ahead. Not back. Do you are you tougher on them? Because no, I think that I mean, I think we have a lot of guys, you know what?

1:57:41I think it's understanding that we were trying to build the map to get to where you wanted to get to. But now that we have the map, doesn't mean we've traveled the path. So like we know what it looks like. The guys that are here know what it's supposed to look like. The guys before us, say an unbelievable example of how to get to where you want to get to. So the focus is on trying to replicate what they just did and how they operated. I can't say we've done that right now. So it's very easy to stay motivated because they already know it's not good enough, frankly. And so the last thing they want to do is put in a ton of effort and then not reach their goals. So motivation, I don't think is needed. I think there is a catching up of those and maybe aren't quite sure what it takes, you know, and but overall motivation is not what we've needed. Clarity of message is definitely what we've been focused on. And I think the message is being received. So not concerned about motivation and the looking back, if you will.

1:58:41I think everyone's pretty focused on being forward and knowing we haven't accomplished anything. Steve, it means Cleveland, Doc Brown. Who would you say is the leader of your YBC group right now? I would say Cornell Tate, Brennan-Annis, probably done the most outspoken, you know, in the room. Yeah, I would say they're doing a good job. Those were probably the two guys that would jump out of my room. Yep. I mean, because Brennan, he's been in vocal, obviously. Cornell taking on that role more and being more vocal. He's a good football player. I was interested in he's going to do that. But that process for him and becoming a more vocal leader took for you to say that about him. What was the question? Cornell, like, what have you seen like the growth of the goal in part of it? Yeah, I mean, he's, I think he's pulled guys aside. You know, it had one-on-one conversations with him. He's locked in. You know, just, I think he saw the impact that I met him made and the role he played. And to think that we're going to lose that and then be a better group probably doesn't

1:59:41mathematically make sense to him. So someone's got to step up in that role. And one, everyone respects him too. He knows he's capable of it. And it's just the desire and the appreciation, I think, to be at the table now, at the older head and appreciate the way I met him, probably went about his business. And so he probably valued that, appreciated that. And he's just making sure we still have that. Final question. Bill Rebellt, what's the bonus this back? Could you assess the running back room? I think it's pretty much assumed. Both is running back. CJ and James think that tandem system is probably the way you're going to go again. How's it working? And do you see third and maybe fourth guys popping them there? I think that in college football, any football really, you've got to have depth in the running back room. I think that it's very apparent in the NFL. It's usually a two back system, very rarely is it one guy. But in college, I think we saw the benefit of that last year. The ability to complement each other is really important.

2:00:43And the ability for us to identify what they do great and put them in good positions to be what they are. What they're best at, I should say, is really important as a coaching staff. I've been very impressed with even the younger guys, Sam and Bo, and the way they've come along, the consistency, so what you're chasing, you're always able to. That's why you're here. But how often you do it ultimately dictates how much you play. But overall, I think locksmen on them, they understand the standard in pass pro and not being a guy we got to sell out because you can't pass protect. So we were blessed, especially with Trey last year and Quinshaw. You know, these guys have done a good job. They're competing. They've been very coachable. It's shown a plot on film. But yeah, I mean, it's always hard on backs. Every opportunity you get to go live and break tackles really keeps you the most feedback on what these guys are capable of. If you're just playing tag out there, you never get any art. You shouldn't.

2:01:43But the running backs on contact date has done a good job. James has done a really good job growing, really excited about him. And CJ. So, you know, I think ultimately, you know, how group the, how will, how good will the group be? It's probably based on, you know, the top, the bottom rising, right? And you're going to have some guys at the top, but, you know, where's the floor? And so I think, uh, Bo and Sam has done a really good job and maybe some more guys to get healthy and more guys on campus, but very encouraged. And you saw him improve. And then McLean, I think, is a great plus. I mean, he is a guy that has football intelligence. He's picked it up. You know, he's kind of of those incoming freshmen who still should be in high school. He's a guy I think you're going to point to and you can see right now he's going to be a player. Over to the right, Austin Ward, the podcast. It was a healthy Mitchell Melton.

2:02:44How does he fit in for your defense? How does he bring to it? Yeah, he's, you know, Mitch is that combination player, you know, in our four down, you know, he's a guy that can do a lot of things, drop, fold in there and make plays. You see some of that all the time. Really athletic, you know, we're kind of loaded at that end position. So he's going to play there. Like I said last year, we haven't needed it, but he's a guy you would point to along with CJ Hicks, you know, for the long season. People get injured. You get a little light inside. It's always hard on the defensive tackles. But if you're going to play with three ends, you know, that's Mitch is a guy who definitely can do all that. He has that. Over to the left, Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch. Jim, you've talked about this before, but I think in past years where you're going up against a really talented receiver group offense to encourage your players to, it's not okay

2:03:48if they give up the play and to go nearly almost the first half today where you, the offense didn't get them the end zone until the late in the second half just, and you guys have raised down the second area. Just what did you think of that sort of trend and how it's evolved and the way you guys almost shut them out of the first half? I think it's become, you know, an expectation now. You know, our DBs, you know, our BIA, Best in America, we led the country in past defense. Right? I think there was 96 when I got here and it was number one last year. So they've taken that spirit. So it's a competitive spirit. It's an expectation now. It doesn't matter who we're going against. They view it as a standard, so that was good to see in the first half. Over to the right Spencer Holbrook, Vladimir and Rol. Jim, we've talked about safety changing the way that you play defense in the Leo and the linebackers, but how much does having the depth that you guys have at defensive tackle

2:04:51change the way that you can do things defensively? Yeah, I mean, you're going to play to your strengths, you know, and that's my job is to what do we have and what do we do best? And when you have defensive tackles, and I've said it before, it helped our defense so much last year, when you have defensive tackles that actually make tackles, which is what we have right now. It changes the way you call a game. You know, it certainly helps you be in better shape on explosive plays on the back end. You don't have to do a whole lot to help those guys out because they're making tackles. Now, you got to go with that. You know, you got to let those guys play and they're good. So you can't get too far away from the scheme of having those defensive tackles make place because they're doing it and it works. Over to the left. Tony Gurdman, Buckeye Huddl. Jim Ryan talked about the quarterback run being more of a thing with the offense this

2:05:51year. During the season, how much of when you're facing a team like that, how much does that impact your day to day throughout the week preparing for that? Yeah, it's a ton. You know, it. I think it changes everything you do on defense. You see it everywhere from the NFL on down. If you have a quarterback who can make plays with his feet, your scheme better be designed that, you know, to take that away into account for it. So it changes the way you look at everything when you're game planning. Thank you, Donovan. Over here to the right. Tim May. Tim May podcast. Jim, you might be the interviewer when I asked Ryan about just, for example, Calvin Simpson Hunt, but the corner seemed to be playing almost with the chip owner, shelter to a certain xtanami. Davis and Nick Benosin took the day personally. It looked like, you know, to me, because some of the hype going into the game. But what do you see from that group in particular that Buies you going into this off season? Yeah, when you can, when you have corners that you can count on, again, it's just like having defensive tackles in the run game.

2:06:54When you have corners, you can count on that are going to compete all the time, no matter what the situation is. And we've developed that again, it changes the way you call the entire game. I mean, you, you're able to leave those guys on an island. You're able to switch up converges and they know what they're doing and they take great pride in it. So having those guys out there in the development, it's a big deal. It really is. And it's not just a picture of the board. I mean, he's, he did come in late. And, you know, he's one of those guys that just competes every day, doesn't say much. You know, he's trying to live up to the standard of the other guys. And you see him coming along. You know, you see him step by step coming along and, you know, put him in a, you know, competitive atmosphere, same step up. That's a great sign. And final question for coach Noel's, Dan Hope, 11 Warriors.

2:07:55You mentioned CJ Hicks a few minutes ago. Have you seen him take the strides? You need to see the spring to trust him as a guy who could be a potential starter on his defense? Yes. I mean, I think CJ has shown that he has talent. And I think it's my job to put him in the best situations for him because he can be a force. You know, he's much better when he's bloodsing or he's directed because he's able to use his athletic ability. But he has certainly shown that he's going to be able to help this defense. Coach, thank you very much for your time. All right. And we will bring offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Chip Kelly to the podium now. We'll open up questions over to the left Bill Rebenowitz Columbus dispatch. Chip, what are your just general impressions of the offense coming out of spring, especially at quarterback? We'll look at all 15.

2:08:55So I think this day is a big part of it because it was the first time they were going to play. Some of those guys that were going to play in front of the crowd. And that was an amazing crowd. You needed 80,000 for spring game. You could see some of the young guys kind of looking around like, wow, this is different than the indoor. But that's what they have to get ready to play in. So we got better from practice 1, practice 15. You know, it's still in evaluation through the whole process. But it's not something in the players, the two that we're not making a decision, walking off the field today saying, hey, this is the direction that we're going in. We'll be very authentic and look through everything and make sure that we get a really good feel for what it all looks like and then who will best move this offense. That's what our decision is going to be. I do. I think we got a lot of guys there. That part's tough. I think because you got it, there's guys that deserve reps, you know, and they're all competing for it. So, you know, sometimes you'd like to be. Sometimes when you had a guy who was an initial starter, well, he's going to get the bulk of the reps to get him better. But they capitalize on it. We really rolled him, you know, if you were at some of our screen practices, you're watching

2:09:57all those guys rotate in, rotate out. And as we talk about all the time, you know, the old adage is don't count your reps, make your reps count. You know, and we'll put it all together and really come up with, you know, which guy do we really feel is going to make, going to help us move this offensively. Over to the far right, Bill Landis, the podcast, Kings of the North. Hey, Chip, you said when we first talked to you that the basis of a lot of your success running the football is just kind of figuring out what your guys do best and then leading into that. Over 15 practices now, how good of a field do you think you have for that? And then what did the next few months look like as you try to piece that all together? Really good question. It's interesting because the one thing that I think sometimes makes tough and in evaluation is what a good front we want to get. You know, so for 15 practices, those guys on the other side of the ball were pain, you know, Jack and JT and Ty Lee can those guys. But I know come fall, there's not going to be anybody more happy that we have those guys on the defensive side of the ball because of what they can do. So I still think we'll have to really evaluate that, what we're good at, what we're not,

2:11:01what we got to get better at, what we got to work on. But I think the work we got against such a quality defense was really key for us. Over to the far left, Nathan Barrett, Cleveland.com. So, a year ago at this time, it came out of the spring with still a lot of question marks about the offensive line. And even I guess that last season came out with question marks. How have you seen that progress in the time that you've been here and what's your confidence level that that offensive line is going to allow this offensive to do, everything it wants to do this fall? Yeah, I mean, I've been here short amount of time, so I didn't know. I really don't have anything to compare it to. So I kind of tabula rassa come in with a blank slate and just observe it. I think we're really athletic. I think Donnie and Seth and those guys inside are really smart and really intelligent. They allow you to be able to make adjustments in game. Just tuck in football with some of those guys. It's like, well, these guys are wired the right way. And a lot of those guys have played a lot of football. So they can bank on their experience there. I think we've got about four guys that have played significant amount of snaps and we've

2:12:01got to make sure we can find out who the fifth guy is. But that's similar to where the quarterback spot is, I think. And I also think of the offensive line. You're not going to play a 16-17 game season and just play with five guys. You really have to develop your depth there. There's going to be a number two center that's going to play a lot of football. There's going to be a number two guard, whether it's on either side of the ball. There's going to be a third tackle. I think you're going to get tested, especially in this new playoff format. You really have to think that way. So you're not looking for five starters. You're really looking for 10 starters because you're going to have to probably play 10 guys to get when you get through a 16-17 game season. Over to the right. Austin Ward, the podcast. Chip, I think it was the first play of the game, the T-Formation and then the reverse center of spin move with Will Howard. What's the inspiration for that package and that sort of wrinkle with the quarterback? Mr. Hayes. Do you have a, there's a looming figure around this whole program. You know, we get to go to work every day and then Woody Hayes athletic center. So it was good enough for Woody. We're going to stay there. We're going to do it. We ran some.

2:13:01Last year, I think we took 21 snaps at UCLA and T, we've got a short yardage formation for us and we've done some different things with it. But also, I think our players had a lot of fun practicing that and doing some different things. So it's a small part of our offense. We will not be in the T 21 times in one game, but we may get it in some short yardage situations. And I think it's come back. There's a lot of schools right now that are starting to do that. It's really just you're trying to, you got a half a yard to get. You're trying to get your big guys in the game. I think we use three tight ends and two running backs in our formation today with Packard being the full back in that situation. So there's a lot of different things you can do in short yardage, but a little bit of a tribute to Coach Hayes and what he means to this program. Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch, over to the left. Chip, did you look back? No, you've been here two months, 15 spring practices. Is there something you feel best about what you've been able to accomplish with this offense? Well, I haven't accomplished anything because I didn't take a snap.

2:14:02I think the most impressive thing since I've been here is how close close this football team is. Some programs talk about a brotherhood. This is really a brotherhood. Our practices, as we talked about, how good our defense is. They're highly competitive, but they're not combative. And those guys really work very, very well together, both the old line and the D line, the secondary and the receivers. The competition is the best, it's got to be the best there is in the country. And that makes you better. But I think sometimes competition, you know, guys can lash out and it gets really combative. And then all of a sudden the fight breaks out and the fight breaks out. And we're trying to accomplish and get footballed on them. But I think the way these guys cooperate and work together as a group is a special bond. And I think you're going to need the closest team and the most connected teams on the ones that win. Over to the right here, Andy Baxter, Letterman, or all. Chip, obviously there's been a lot of talk about Jeremiah, but Amecha is the big return in this group. He kind of reminded everyone what he can do today. What's it been like working with him and what kind of weapon can he be for you guys? And a good point, and Amecha has reminded me and the other 14 practice sessions of what he can do.

2:15:03Special player, you know, and J.J.'s a really talented player also. But, you know, I think all of the whole group, a Cornell tape, did some really good things watching him this spring. And for all of them, you know, I mentioned it with the offensive line. I came in with the blank slate and I had no opinions formed. Not that really just wide, I didn't just observe them, but, you know, that, I think that way receiving them is really special. And I think there's a bunch of guys in there. And again, when you have to play multiple games after the regular season is over, you're going to make sure you're going to need depth like that. And the fact that it's, you feel a little bit comfortable right now. That we got some guys there that can make some plays in the perimeter. And that really dictates how people are going to defend you. You know, so you got a couple really good running backs, you know. So, are they going to load the box? Are you really going to load the box and leave those guys in one on coverage? It's the quarterback's responsibility to decipher that and get the ball to those guys. So, or do they at least a double coverage? They list a double coverage and now it's a little bit lighter box and you can run the ball. So, having too many weapons is a good problem to have.

2:16:07Second roll left, Pat Murphy, 24-7 sports. Chip, we've talked a lot about kind of the quarterbacks maybe vying for the starting spot. But some of the younger guys, what have you seen from them? We got an opportunity to see more of them today than we probably have. What's your assessment of them as they kind of get in this? I always am so impressed with young guys that enroll early in watching how they get acclimated and what they do. You know, when you look at Julian and Air and J.J. You know, they should be in the hot lunch line of their high school. And they're out here playing in front of 80,000 people. And they've really progressed when you watch them in meetings and listen to them. And they interpret, you know, so basically the whole concept here is we throw them in the deep end and see if they can swim. You know, this, we didn't baby anything. We don't put the install in with, hey, you guys are in install. We're in install. This with the older players. And then you guys, you know, go sit at the kitty table and we're just going to do the really simple things with you. They get it all. And the more they can digest, the more when you're in a room, when you're checking for understanding and asking questions.

2:17:12And they can spit back to you the more confidence you have when they get in there with the plays that you can call for. So those guys have been impressive. They're still learning, you know, they were the, the guys today that were kind of looking around and saying, wow, there's like 80,000 people here along with the offensive coordinator and the quarterback coach because I was kind of looking around. Because I had actually never been in the stadium until yesterday when we had our 14th practice in there. So I played Ohio State once when I was at Oregon, but that was in the Rose Bulls. I had never been actually in the stadium until yesterday. So I caught myself when I went into the stadium today looking around saying 80,000 for spring game. That's impressive. Got time for just a few more folks over here to the right Dylan Davis. Delaware Gazette. Given what you just said about throwing them into the deep end, what stood out the most about Julian's progression through 15 practices and where he is that you guys head out to spring? Julian is a very fast processor. You know, he really thinks very, very quickly on his feet. Like he makes really quick decisions. He doesn't stick on and read.

2:18:13He can progress in any season. It's really well for a young player, you know, in not having been exposed to a lot of college defenses. And especially what Jim does, you know, Jim can make, Jim can make a young freshman quarterback cry with some of the stuff he does. But, you know, I never saw that with Jules. And I, I, I, that's been in press of his, his ability to retain and, you know, him and JJ, the compliment I would say to him is if you got here and you didn't know what class they were in, you wouldn't say that those guys were freshmen in terms of how they picked things up and, you know, sometimes freshmen, they're not like freshmen, but the guys who are special, they don't act like freshmen, you know, they act like football players and those are two guys that are examples of that. Far left, Cameron T. Robinson, the athletic chip, you, you on the topic of freshmen, James people in Sam, got on the run the second half. You talk about how deep you need to be in this era of college football. But as you search for RB3, what did you see from them today and what is, what has their growth been like in this spring?

2:19:17I really flashed early for, for me, not knowing, again, kind of, let's just take, don't worry about what the background is, where they're from, who they are. Did this guy have this stars, that's guy have that stars, it's, they're all bakites and there's how they do it. I think James has got really good feel and vision. He can hit things. I thought Sam did some really good things today. T.C. is another guy who really came along during the spring and worked constantly talking in our staff meetings about depth. We're very cognizant of the fact that the playoff situation has changed. So you have to develop that depth, you know, used to be maybe have a parent of spare, was what everybody says. But I think you may have to have more than that. You know, you're talking about 16, 17 games. You're really going to be tested that way. So I was really happy with how those young guys have come along here in the 15 training sessions that we've had. Over here to the right, Tim May, the Tim May podcast. Thank you, Jerry. You have your own podcast? Yeah. These guys all had like a name next to their. Yeah. That's a great show. Okay. That's pretty cool.

2:20:18You must have some juice if you got your name in your podcast. Definitely. Okay. By the way, it's not just the hot lunch last, the hot lunch last. Yeah. Just too quick. He's number one. Do you feel compelled to let these quarterbacks know where they stand here? Yeah. It's coming up Tuesday. You know, to me, they're. Yeah. You know, where does that go? I mean, in your mind. Yeah. We're all sit down as a staff and visit me. Don't mind. Maybe he does an unbelievable job of, I think, all our players understand where they fit and what, what the picture is. And we'll give them our assessment. This isn't, you know, we're not going to come back. But we do it after every day. They know where they stood after practice. One after two after three after four. We grade everything. They're getting constant feedback in terms of where we are. And then after 15, which we had today, but, but we can't do it unless you watch the film and can. Can really look at the things because you may see something, but you're on the sideline. You know, why did he make that decision? Well, I couldn't really see the field safety from where he was. Okay. Now I understand why he made that decision. So, you know, what, what, what they'll, what meetings with all our players.

2:21:20And that's, that's always been the method. So this week during, you know, between one day through Friday, we're all scheduled. No one's going on the road to recruiting until after that. But we're all clear meetings at every position. You know, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker safety is everybody. Everybody's going to sit down with their position coaches and know where they fit. And we see them. But do you feel a pressure with the, with the transfer portal looming? I mean, you know, you've been a head coach for a long time. I mean, is that on your mind at TSD? Yeah, I think we're all aware of it. I'm 100% and I don't think it's pressure. But I think you just open lines of communication and everybody knows, you know, which, what your evaluation was through the training sessions that we have. Guys, we got to have, we got real quick. Last two questions. Dan Hope and then Rob Aller. I feel like you need to have a starting quarterback named by. And whatever the biggest things you're going to be looking for between now and then and determining who that guy's going to be. Well, between now and, and whatever that is, we're not allowed as coaches to go back out. In practice with him, you know, in college football, you get 15 training sessions in the,

2:22:23in the off season. And then they'll go back to work and with Mick in the, in the weight room and getting bigger, getting faster, getting stronger. They'll have organized activities themselves. And they, they do a really good job of that. But once there's a football out, like we're not allowed to be there to evaluate and even assess. So they're really from a football standpoint on their own until August. So you always want to do it earlier. But I also believe every time I've, I've been involved in this, is that it kind of happens organically and authentically. You know, because the players know. And if you say, hey, we decided we're going to be with Joe. And they all think it's Tim. You know, they know they're in the locker room with them every day. So, players understand, you know, who they'd feel is the guy. And most of the time it, the decision is very obvious. You know, when you just say, hey, this is where we are with it, you know. But there's that timetable thing. I don't, I don't, I can't give you an exact timetable on that.

2:23:23Rob. Chip, you talked about Julian. But typically in your experience, you've done it again, like Tim said a long time. How long does it take for the game to slow down for a, for a young QB? I think it depends on the individual. You know, I've had some kids where early, you know, you were like, wow. Marcus Murray, I was like that. Remember vividly, second practice. And he got to the fifth read in the progression and threw it out here in his big game. And I asked him why I do it all. I asked why, because I just want to understand it. And I said, why did you do that? And he goes, I don't know what we call that defense. But there was like a lot of guys over there. And they didn't seem like there was anybody over there. But for him to process at that time, he was right. And he came back the other day, whether that was cover six the other day coach. I learned what you guys call the coverages. But it all happens differently. I've got guys that for two years seem like they're just, you know, they're really struggling. And then the light bulb goes off and you know, whoa, like they got it.

2:24:23So everybody has different learning styles. You know, our job in the evaluation process is to identify those learning styles. So, you know, they cognitive learn, they an auditory learner, you know, do they learn by feel? Is it more a feel guy, you know, a more film guy? You know, it's all different. And I think we have to keep poking and prodding. And for us as coaches, that's the challenge too, is what is their best learning style? And how can we convey it? Because education basically is just a transportation knowledge. But it really doesn't matter what I know or what Ryan knows. It matters what they know. So that's always kind of what we're working on and studying and thinking about and kind of where we are and how much can they handle. And then how much is too much, you know, because this may be a great play. I agree 100%. But if you don't feel it's a good play, then why is it in, you know, I mean, and that's this whole feeling of process that we're all, they're learning us and we're learning them. So, I have identities. So the coach is really running quarterbacks. Is that something you've always sort of leaned toward or is it year by year case by case?

2:25:28What advantages do you like about it? Because all your guys can run a little bit. Yeah, I think a running quarterback causes problems for defense. So when, when plays break down, the unscheduled plays, you know, if you just go back to the recent Super Bowl. On that last drive, the two big plays were my home's run. But Petra, my home's not a runner. Andy's not calling design quarterback runs for Pat. But when the defense matches up and plays two men and turns their back to the quarterback, well, maybe the best decision is to take off. You know, the second one he took out, I'm like, he may score. You know, a lot of guys go and they want to hook side, you know, and there's times where you have to understand if you do have a running quarterback, and we talk about the best ability, the best ability is availability. You know, you're not lowering your shoulder and taking people on, but we are always looking for quarterbacks that have the ability to run. We're not looking for running backs that can throw, you know, so you're not going to see us 20 times a game where running the quarterback. And there are people that run offensive styles and are really successful with it.

2:26:28But with this group we have right now, that's not. Now they can hurt you with the feet. We'll did it when he was at K State, you know, obviously Devon took off a couple times today. He took off a couple times today. Lincoln's a really, really good athlete. Julian can run, but, you know, we're not calling design quarterback runs. You're not going to see, you know, a tremendous reminder, respect for Coach Hayes and the legacy that he left here. The straight T is about as far as we go. We are not going single wing. So we are not going to snap it and run quarterback ISO and quarterback power. But it is a, it's another weapon, you know, and if it also keeps defenses honest, you know, if your defensive end is going to continue to bend, from the quarterback pulls the knees on the edge and he's gaining first downs, well then the defensive end has to stay outside and contain the quarterback. Well then we can run the ball up and hand the ball off. Sometimes in our running game our quarterback really is a blocker. He's responsible for a defender if the defender was cheating and fitting in on the run. Well then his responsibility is to make the defense be honest. And that's really, Eric did that a couple times today. And we had a block that safety was sticking his face in there.

2:27:30So we took off around the edge. What happens in next play the defense is wider. Then what do we get to do? We got a chance to hand the ball off to the running man. Thank you so much for your time and thank you for being a buck. Thanks. It was definitely addressed here this pretty season. I think Austin Saragall stepped up in a big way with Donnie being out. And then you know, you know, Carson can play both guard and center, which is good. And you know, we've actually, you know, said it's done a nice job as well. But it was good to see Austin, you know, he moved from guard to tackle a couple times. And then we got to go to the center with the ones he was in there battling his tail off. So I think we have built some depth there. But again, you know, we got to go play some games and see what we're at. Rob Aller. What's the main thing you want to see out of here? You know, again, whether it's whatever happened last year is last year. But I know that the message to our offensive line is we want to play. I want to be the hardest playing offense line in the country. Now we've got to play with technique. But at the end of the play, like knock the line of scrimmage back and play with your hair on fire.

2:28:32It's hard as you possibly can. There's a lot that goes with the playing in the offensive line. It's all the communication. There's a lot of things that have to get into place. I think Seth has done a nice job of communicating, understands the offense better now. He takes control up front and brings everybody together, which is great. But to me, like that's it. Now we could list a bunch of other things. But to me, we've got to move the line of scrimmage. We've got to be just playing with our hair on fire and knocking people back and playing physical. And that's the start to game and that's the end to game. This is a destination spot for wide receiver. We can do it right after the event. Maybe not for a line. You see that definitely and how do you get over that? No, no, I don't see it that way at all. I think, you know, we'll see what we got this year. But I feel like, you know, we've got some really good young players in the system. I think that, you know, we should have the best offense line in the country. That's that's the standard here. Has been for a long time. And, you know, and so, you know, we'll keep pushing towards that this year. And, you know, I think, you know, everybody in that room will take the same thing.

2:29:32Tony Gerpin. Brian, I was the situation that will line back for you. Sure. Right now. I see that. Yeah. So, uh, Sonny has really stepped up and played well. He's made this transition from safety to linebacker. Very well. I think he did a nice job in the spring, but you could definitely see as he went into the summer, or just, you know, bigger, stronger, being more comfortable closer to the line of scrimmage. It's different when you're closer to the line of scrimmage. I was doing a better job getting his, you know, hands on, on, you know, on offense alignment, and getting off of blocks. He's in a better job doing a better job with his hands. And he understands the communication. The linebackers always have to be involved with the front. They can be involved and fit into the back end. He's doing that. You know, I think he's, you know, looking forward to play, playing in a game and, you know, getting an idea of what it all looks like. But I can tell you in practice, he's playing fast, he's playing violent. And I think he's, you know, he, he does a nice job of taking the meeting to the field,

2:30:32being very intentional about his work, but playing really hard. He's, he's the number one right now. Yeah, I haven't talked to Jim because, you know, we'll make that final decision here over the weekend, but he's certainly the leader in the club thus. Can you tell Ryan, I mean, Seth McLaughlin, can you tell he's been there, done that? Is he projected that to the offensive line? You're still, when I'm saying, from a leadership standpoint, a grown man. Yes. How does that just come up? How does that show up? A bunch of ways. It just poised. It's not getting rattled when, you know, coach parks at you. It's, you know, okay, I got this. Let me get it under control. It's seeing something in practice and being able to adjust on the move. It's being prepared when you walk on the field. It's recognizing how hard you have to play at the position. It's, you know, kind of all of those things into one, but he's got great communication up front. He talks to the guys. He's moving quickly in there. And when you have experience like he has, you know,

2:31:33the game seems to slow down at times yet. You know, he seems to be playing it at a fast lover. Spent your old brother. You've seen a lot of people. You see that in practice. And there was a point where you got to black stripe off. And I feel like he took a step in the right direction. When you come in in the summer, it is very difficult to get on the field, especially early in the season. Whether he does or not, I will see. But if he continues to practice the way that he's been practicing, then he'll give himself a chance to be in the rotation midway through the season or later in the season, which is similar to some of the Milwaukee receivers we've had before. You know, you've seen some of those guys get some reps really in the season but then make an impact later in the season. I think that's probably more his path right now now. You know, he shows up and starts doing great. And, you know, we'll, you know, we'll give him the reps he deserves.

2:32:34We're like germized in a different situation because he came in here in January. And he was a little bit ahead. Anybody who comes in and January to me, I don't look at them as a freshman anymore. They've been here. They're in the program. And we expect them to contribute. I'm still in there right there talking and communicating. But in the skirmishes we've had, it's been offense versus defense. So I've mostly been on the offensive side still kind of going through all those types of things. And there's a lot to work through this year just with the play clock. And then what I mean by that is you know, the close to play communication inside of 15 goes off. There's a lot of things that go on there. We don't really get notification on that.

2:33:34So I'm trying to, you know, just help chip with that and some communication that way. Personnel. But I'm going to be very much involved with special teams. I think with a two minute warning, there's some strategic things that are going to go on again and again that I have to be involved with. But to your point, just overall just looking guys in the eye and making sure that, you know, they have to all right looking their eye. You know that, you know, they understand. You know, with the situation, what's going on in the game, you know, I think that happens sometimes with young players, you know, they just like playing the next play. And that's not just how that's not how it works. We've got to win the situations. And so, you know, all those things will come into play and making a game adjustments. You know, be involved with all three phases, you know, watching the game on a table to try to identify what happened in the last series. I think all those things will be happening. Right now, Nick is going to be the starter. And, you know, that competition go into next week. But right now, as we head into the weekend, he is the starter and the plan is ready to go.

2:34:39The first partner to go up and go on Saturday and tack her. He's got a strong leg. He's made it a good transition into the country. But also just playing football and not a stadium. It was football, which is very, very different. The snap to kick has really improved. You know, that was one thing. He's a taller guy. So the ball has to get out of his head. You know, good after his foot faster. I think he's done that his hang time has been good. And he's been more consistent. You'll see, you know, he'll kick a few that'll just go right out of the stadium. And then he just got a strong, strong leg. So we're looking for that consistency. He's shown that here most recently. So he's got the upper hand right now. And last question, Jeremy Birmingham. Ryan, I don't know if it's because Will maybe took a little bit longer to make a decision in December than some of the other top of the line quarterback who has to do it. Or because maybe there was a thought he wasn't going to be the starter or can't stay this year.

2:35:39But it seems like people have viewed him kind of as a game manager type of quarterback. After eight months with him, where do you see his ceiling of what, what, what is Will's special trait to you? And where do you see him taking something? I see a bunch of traits there. I think the first trade is size. There's big, big, you can stand in the pocket. And he's strong. So I mean, that's the first thing you notice about him. And then whether it's standing in the pocket with poise, I think that's another trait that he has that's excellent. He, he feels the rush. But he stands right in there. I think the next trade is just, you know, his top end speed. And he can run 22 miles an hour at that size, which there's not a lot of guys who can do that. So I think that's an extraordinary trait. And I would, I would say his overall leadership command in the huddle is is another, you know, something that he's, he's really, you know, grown into in the last few months when he's been here. And then his accuracy.

2:36:39He's been very accurate since he's been here. And when he knows what's going on and he can't just say what's happening, I mean, it looks right. And he can hurt you, you know, a bunch of different ways. So, you know, his ceiling, that's, that's going to be kind of, you know, up to how he plays this season. But, you know, I see a player who has a lot of great skills that, you know, translates well to the next level. So, you know, we'll see. But I know his first focus is on winning games around here. Coach, thank you very much. Yeah, sure. Coach, you have Takeer, Symola, and the goal line in Donovan Jackson on the 10th. Please, I mean, you have nerves naturally. So that's the first complaint I was good. I was rolling. Also, there's a weird meme. I'm trying to try to play the last thing. It was also the first start. Yeah, you, yeah, it's, but like, I prepared well and camp and practice all week.

2:37:40And I was, I was ready. I have two multi-year starters. I did a lot. I mean, I could ask them, hey, what we got here, but I was prepared well. I was telling Jimmy and said, like, hey, we play our blocks. I'm not going to be emotional. It's like, what is the guy from Ohio? What does it mean? It started to mean it was always my dream to come here and play and start. And having that like, I mean, I just got to keep going and keep building those days and go games and keep building. What a much younger Austin. No, not, I don't think even I told my life. I asked my younger self, even committing it. I was going to believe that now having a couple of starts. Yeah. Awesome. Has this happened faster than you? I guess you're technically a soft one. Yeah.

2:38:40Play as a pressure. No, I knew that year two. I was going to see you some playing time now starting week one year two. I didn't see that, but like, I was ready in spring ball. Like I knew I was going, I was going to play some soft. What does it mean to you to not only get the opportunities to play, but like you play well enough now, and coaching staff trust you. You've been there, but not there. Whatever the situation. So it's the earn that so early on the year. I guess it shows like my preparation, my hard work and just everything I put into this. And I finally show up on a field. There are moments, the top season, the end of the spring. And I can't just. I don't realize that you could play at this high level. I was with the ones. You know, if you. Yeah, the definitely was in training camp. I mean, blocking highly can tie every day. Like it feels, it feels a lot of confidence and doing it well and not like getting balled or anything. There is defense attack wasn't that easy.

2:39:43Hero in Jason Moore and Taiwan. All those guys. Pretty much anyone on the deepened mind gets your face all the time. And came back as well. So yeah. We've heard a lot of them. I would work like the power of our ability. That would bring in a lot of how much can he help you? He helped me a lot. And I'm proud that he's our starting center not someone else's, but I mean, he's like the captain of a line. He's another voice on the line with guys like Josh Fryer and Josh Simmons Donnie and Tiger. That means another voice and another captain. Look, ways of having that. And I'm with this much experience help. During the game in the middle of the game. I mean, a lot. He can tell you like before the play was going on and like how to block someone like we need to do. And it helps a lot. Take a talk about how calm he is. How much is that benefit of you? You have a guy who's kind of been there and.

2:40:43It makes us more calm like especially me and Dave. That's our first start. So like we were up here with what's said. Like he brought us down. I mean, we were like fine. Like our emotions weren't high. We were selling. Is that like something he tells you? Is that something you pick up on by how he's acting? How do you kind of sense what he's trying to say about how he's acting? And what I mean him when we're on the side of him. Both Josh Donnie. Like he was telling us like a cool like we got it. It's pretty much like everyone. Oh cool group. How much do you do that? As a first time starter, how much did you add that? Me a lot. That was my first time ever using iPads. We didn't use the iPads in high school. But I mean, you can say like try to remember the defense. You can just come on a silent and bring them. We'll play and get help. Probably the first or second after the. I thought we say our seventh. Awesome. Thank you very much.

2:41:43Thanks for playing for our weekend. Has anything a part of you settling in the guard? I would say maybe I don't know. But when I'm pretty sure you got the job, I was really excited because I'm one of those guys who's the tempo. I can run with the tempo. I mean, I've been playing basketball all my life in set up football and I feel like just the fast pace often. So we're running really fits the guys we have right now. I'm really excited for that. I know you can throw a football like 65 yards but can you kick a football? 75 yards and quick interest. Probably question. Lincoln, what's your question? How is your room amp at the feet? He's a blessing man. I can't keep playing. He's a great guy. What's his name? His name's Lincoln. Teen Hoes. He's cleaner. Ooh, he's cleaner. I think we're both really clean. That's why we kind of picked each other as roommates because we're very clean and we don't like our burdens really messy. Well, it's true though. It's the truth. It's the truth.

2:42:43They're both pretty clean. Luke, are you still a cross-training at tackle some or have you just been all guard this spring? Ah, so far I've been all guard. I really don't know. Like I said, I'm taking it practice by practice. I could end up being back at tackle, I could not. But, you know, I'm just really focused in on this past practice and connection with some. What do you mean? You're on the same team. You're on the same team. I'm on the same team. Yeah. Oh, that mean a lot. You know, you put a lot of work in to play here and it's been a dream just for being an Ohio kid. It's from a Ohio kid's perspective. I mean, that's the biggest wish possible out of it, I would say. That's, that'd be pretty cool. What was it like just last year at first game getting on the field for the first time? It didn't fly. This is gonna be a weird answer, but it, it feel like I was playing a game yet. If that makes sense, I did. I was pretty locked in. I felt like just, no anxiousness, no stress, no nothing. I just went in that first game. I was like, shoot, I'm here now. It's time to roll, you know? It didn't really hit me. I was like, it didn't even hit me after, but my mom was like, what'd you feel there? And if like, getting out there at Indiana, I just like, honestly, I don't know. I felt less nervous than I did in high school and that makes no sense.

2:43:46What is it that you want to do? What is it? What did you see in the other people? What did you see in the other people? I saw this guy. Nice to show you this thing. Yeah. A lot. I mean, I'm learning from Josh Ann Austin. I think, prior to that, when my biggest role model is here, he's my bigger, big brother, my first game ever. Tell him I'm a pediat. Yeah, I don't want to say it. To do, okay. No, yeah. Yeah, yeah. So, yeah, pedian Austin, those are my guys, man. I mean, even Miles too. I mean, all three of them. Those are my roommates and they're progressing every day as well. And I'm excited to see where they can get to. I'm excited to play on the field with them. Oh, yeah. You know, it's been really helpful. You know, just keep in my mind, just settled and straightforward on the next play. What do you think of the biggest step? It's a great question. Like I said, I mean, I just need to stay consistent in my work, I think. That's the biggest thing for me is just to stay consistent and worry about the next play. I guess there's something that connects you to about those big runs. You guys started turning out. The 10 plus red runs. Did it beat off each other? Absolutely.

2:44:46I mean, when you see defences, when you see defences start arguing with each other and things like that, I mean, nothing makes it a lot easier. You know, have those 10-11 playthroughs out. What was that like? So I started feeling like you guys were feeling like that. Like, the first game I was good quite good at basketball, then they got to the second match. I mean, it feels good on the rip off to these runs because I mean, we put on so much work. It's interesting. You know, seeing the product, you know, that hard work. You know, these first games are interesting. Tech Reserves since that this offensive line wise is just prepared this week. We've done down for a second there. They've done it for a whole first half really this season. It's not particularly in Austin. It's just more of Donald Jackson, preseasonal American, etc. I mean, enjoying the group, you know. Donovan Jackson is a very good football player here. When he's on the field, he makes his presence tough. We've all been training. I'm like, there's no margin. Just go through when you're on the ground.

2:45:47We know it can be. Yeah, there's a seat in the bay. There was a set. And you guys are even more of a force. It felt like watching you guys. Maybe even if you feel like that. Yeah, I mean, we put in the work during practice. We practice really hard. Coach, they really challenge us to practice hard. Positions, coaches really challenge us to practice hard. That's just a result of it. When it's rolling like that, what does it feel like being in the mix? It's a problem. It's us. It's. When you work hard for something and you're able to see like what comes out of it, like that's there's no better feeling in it. I grab. Can you hear me? I can't. I can't just remember. It's about the width anyway. It's way easier than I. No, I mean, I was really funny to see. I know. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Take a look at what has Seth been up for?

2:46:47You brought some of you guys for the first two games. What's it been like playing next year for the last two? He's. You know, he's really calm and stormy. You never see real panic and having a guy like that next season, you know, you're having really played as many meaningful snaps. There's no one outside of the rest of my left and some of my right. You know, the far end set. Those guys, they do so much for this offensive line of peace. People talk about his intelligence really kind of showing up in the film room and on the field. Where have you noticed that intelligence and how has that helped you? Yeah, like I said, and crunched him, you know, when things are exactly looking like how we practice it, you know, having a guy like that, that will slow down. We'll do this, this, this, and then we execute it. I feel like there's none better than that. You know, what you got?

2:47:48I'm going to get you from this. What's my favorite cake? Well, right, brother. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. No, that almost came back with a couple of sign-up. Tell you're looking at Marshall. They got a couple guys in the deep into the room that have big 10 rodings. Absolutely. What do you see when you look at their tape and see 15, 7, and a couple of those guys are pretty big. Yeah, those guys there, they're real players. They're real players. You can tell they're coached well. You can tell they go hard, you know. They're real players over there. We've been practicing to the best of our abilities, you know, and spectacular. And I'm prepared for that. Maybe we see David, you're taking the last year. The other day, they're taking the game. Yeah, they play good ball over there.

2:48:50And, you know, their defense plays hard. They challenge teams, you know, sometimes they might be overlooked and they still challenge teams. And so they come out there with the mentality like no matter who's in front of the system. And they're going to have to do it. I mean, what has been the biggest challenge? I mean, the actions right there right in front of you right now, which is kind of a good thing and kind of a bad thing. Which should shift off the rest, you know, keeping back in it. Inside. You talking to your shots? Yeah, I mean, I hear from Chris and every once in a while trying not to bother him too much, but, you know, it's always, it's always good to hear from guy like that guy's like the one even Matt Jones would turn him back. All right, Tiger, thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you, David. And for this year, just be able to contend for that job.

2:49:52It's still set. I think it's a lot of my weight, my height is more regard height. When I'm faster, my feet and I just need to be able to take me right now. Sometimes, sometimes, like basketball, I want to be on that just like defend, but, you know, you got to stay. Stay square or something. Exactly. Yeah, that's a great question. I mean, I don't think I feel like these two can answer that for the beer right now. I think KK and Hero can answer that. I don't know what to say about that. What do you guys think? I'm talking about basketball here. You can just do a thing. He recovered really fast. He got the grip. He doesn't give up on the play. He's going to go in and watch the film.

2:50:53He's doing it every day. He's going to see it on the field. But, like, it's not that it's not even improving at the game. Hero, can you respond once around? You sound like a coach, man. You sound like a coach. Chip Kelly's influenced James. And I was just going to talk to him about maybe the idea of tackle versus guard. Obviously, his offensive front election was going to be like, offensive line play, we're in game. Has he been a part of the Central Indigo? I want to say maybe I don't know. But, I mean, when I first heard he got the job, I was really excited because I'm one of those guys, who's the tempo, I can run with the tempo. I mean, I've been playing basketball all life and set up a ball. And, like, just the fast pace often, so we're running really fits the guys we have right now. I'm really excited for that. I know you can throw a football, 65 yards, but can you kick a football, 75 yards, and go like interested? No. Probably question. Lincoln, what's your question? How is your, your roommate at the theater?

2:51:53He's a blessing, man. I can't complain. He's a great guy. What's the game? His name's Lincoln. Keen Holtz. Okay. He's a cleaner. Ooh. He's cleaner. I think we're both really clean. That's why we kind of picked each other's roommates because we're very clean and we don't like our rooms really messy. Well, it's true though. It's true. They're both pretty clean, so. Luke, are you still a cross-training at Tagel some or have you just been all guard this time? So far, I've been all guard. I really don't know. Like I said, I'm taking it practice by practice. I could end up being back at Tagel, but I'm just really focused in on this past practice and connection with him. Yeah. Oh, that mean a lot. You know, you put a lot of work in to play here. And I spent a dream just from being an Ohio kid. I'm from a Ohio kid's perspective. I mean, that's the biggest wish possible. I would have said, that would be pretty cool. What was it like last year at first game getting on the field for the first time as a player? It didn't fly. This is going to be a weird answer, but it feels like I was playing a game, you know, that made sense.

2:52:56I was pretty locked in. I felt like just no anxiousness and no sleep. I was pretty locked in. I felt like just no anxiousness and no stress and nothing really. I just went in that first game. I was like, shoot out in here now. It's time to roll, you know. It didn't really hit me. I was like, it didn't even hit me after. But my mom was like, what'd you feel there? And if like getting out there at the end of it, I just like, honestly, I don't know. I felt less nervous than I did in high school and it makes no sense. What is it? What is it? What is it? What is it? What is it? What is it? What is it? It's just a lot of things. A lot. I mean, I'm learning from Josh Ann Austin. I think, prior to that, one of my biggest role models here is my bigger brother and my first game in the world. Is that my Padilla? No, my first game. Padilla, okay. Yeah, no. Yeah, yeah. So, yeah, Padilla and Austin, those are my guys, man. I mean, even Miles too. I mean, all three of them. Those are my roommates and they're progressing every day as well on. And I'm excited to see where they can get to. I'm excited to play on the field with them. Oh, yeah. You know, it's been really helpful. You know, just keeping my mind just settled and straightforward on the next play.

2:53:56So, I think it's the biggest strength. It's a great question. Like I said, I mean, I just need to take consistent in my work, I think. That's the biggest thing for me is just taking consistent and worrying about the next play. It's my game. And I was like, whoa. I never had that happen. No other school, like just Ohio State first came in my game. And I was like, wow, that's crazy. Do you like, I mean, I'd be quiet, but also, do you like that? Do you want everything that comes with me? I do, but at the same time, I just like to be a normal person. But I don't really like to take that. So, what's going on in the field? Are you a showman? I mean, how is he described? He's got like your art form. Yeah, I mean, yeah. I want to feel, I'm a little bit more chipier, a little bit, but sometimes I still be quiet on the field. What's the competitive part of you? What did that, what did you know to set about yourself? Oh, I've been having that, I mean, since I was like eight, nine years old. I mean, happens, I mean, just high-end, house rate, just to be competitive. That's the reason why I chose to come to Ohio State.

2:54:57Just to compete each and every day, it gets to go against the best DB group in the country. That's all I'd say is, if it enhanced the last several months, I mean, you want to get in the nuts and then, then sell birch, etc. Oh, yeah, for sure, I'm just going to get to two guys, the best two DBs in the country. I mean, that's the reason I came here. Just going to get to God just go make me better each and every day. That's today. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. You know, you just said work and then the two plays later, you call it, I'm working as part of it. Yeah. You just said work that. I did. I said, I said, I said, well, he said, when he defected a little boy, he said, I'm here. I said, okay, I'm going to be back. And I said, I'm going to be back. Then when I'm better play, I just walked off. That's it. When you talk about, I said, I told him, I'm coming back, right? What's it like being back to the car now? Staying in the ass for your ass. Okay. It feels great just us three to be on the field together. We're going to make a lot of plays this year. What did you learn from that? I learned a lot, especially from Cardinal, because we both play outside.

2:55:59So me just learning from him and you know, the things he learned, he just teaching me. And you know, he was behind Mar, and stuff like that. So he just teaching me the game for sure. What specifically did you got better at it compared to what you first got? I said my footwork. That's the biggest game. Me and Coach Alon was looking at that's one thing I need to get better on. So I mean, I just worked on that in all seasons and just got better over time. What, what can still be a work ethic in the end? What can still be my work at the end? I mean, just, I really don't know. I can't really answer that. But it just, it just, it's in me like, I just want to work. That's one thing. I think I say, I get it from my dad. My dad really the reason why I worked so hard because since I was like eight years old, he just wanted me to just work and be the best at what I do. So I mean, I really, I said different my dad. What seemed like the clip of my day on 20 day when I was showing up and I got a bubble of shit? Yes, I think. And how close did you come to the show? I wasn't, I wasn't flippin' out of it.

2:57:00I don't know why people made it seem like it was that. I was a buckah and that's it. How did you get accepted? He said a big example. I mean, just, I ain't go say it was only just my dad. It was, I mean, I have a cousin's name. You know, it's maybe played for the Seattle Seahawks. So I looked at him as well. He was doing a West Virginia hotel in Austin and Steadman Bayley. He was a motivation for me. And just all the guys that grew up before me in a Miami-Guarded area, a brow area for sure. I mean, just looking at those guys. Guys like, I say Brandon Anderson for sure. I was a class ahead of me. So I seen things he was doing in the 8th grade. And I was just like, whoa, I mean, that's something I want to do. What do you think about the expectations for you? I mean, I Chris Carter on my podcast a few weeks ago. He thinks you'd be a factor from the first play, first game, et cetera. Those are big expectations. You got Brainstone? I really don't. I mean, I know it's big, especially for me because, you know, I'm never going to play in a country coming in and all the hype around me.

2:58:00I mean, I just try to block out all that stuff and just focus on the main thing, just the team and I receive a room and a locker room. And, you know, just first game come if I don't, you know, see the expectations that you have for me. I mean, I don't really care. I just want to go out there and win a game. How much of a confidence do you have for you when people like Chris Carter, Marvin Harrison Jr. are saying, Miss Geigman, the next great receiver at Ohio State? I mean, it's something great. I mean, I just got to go out there on the field and just show you guys that I could be the next, you know, part of the great Ohio State receiver to come through here. So, I mean, it's a blessing and know how that, but I mean, I just got to go out there and play and show you guys. What is it that you don't have on the board? It means a lot for me to be, was it the first freshman? Yeah, I mean, just, that's a blessing for me for sure. Just, you know, shows all the hard work that I put in and I have to, I mean, on the way to the room and stuff. What is so much of a shirt? My dad early, I mean, the maturity, you know, just be older than, don't act my age, act older than my age.

2:59:07I mean, a lot of people tell me that I don't act my age, I'm way, I'm way beyond my, way beyond my years. I mean, just, you just got to be mature and, you know, act, don't act like a kid. What is it, what are the couple more questions for Jeremy? What is it about you? About 50 or 50 pounds? 70 or 30 pounds? The baby is 90 pounds? It just, no, when I see a 50-50 ball, I mean, I just think it's I've got to make the play. It is on me, you know, matter how the ball is. If it's a bad ball, I just feel like I've got to make that play, you know, no matter what the certain sense of this. You know, matter if it's a bad ball, I feel like the ball is mine. It's no matter who in front of me or no, no matter. We're getting between the ball and the fender come from the, I mean, that talent sets you apart in my steps, in a lot of ways. I always had that. Oh, yeah, I did always had that next. I was like, since I started parents here, about like eight or nine years old, I just found the way to, you know, make sure that ball is my eyes when it's in the air. And I just got to always find a way, to find a way to make my quarterback look good.

3:00:07Can you say I heard you talking about it? Ryan O'Same, Will Howard's looking more thinking so, no company. What do you say about this? Oh, yeah, for sure. He definitely made a big jump from industry. I like his confidence. He's starting to talk more, talk a lot of mess on the field. And I like that about my quarterback, about his quarterback, about the talk, and you know, just get around his players and make them feel good about himself. He talked on the field, you know, just, he just said a lot of stuff I can't say, but he'll go talk for sure. Jeremiah, thank you very much. Thank you guys. I was on me. My split was two-hour. He wanted me to come my split down. So that was on me. That wasn't a good idea. The result of that play is science. It's clear that Will, the offense, the corrective is, if you're single about 401, Brown's man, they're willing to take that shot to you every time.

3:01:07Were you expecting to have this bigger role in the offense? Not at all. Just coming in, you know, this is a Ohio state. And just all the receivers that been here, and I was here before I got here. I have no expectation that was having the role that I had right now. So I mean, I just get all the things that go on, and then you're able to be in this position right now. Is that so real to you then? To be putting up kind of numbers you already have? Oh, yes, for sure. I mean, but no job, not to not still got stuff to do. Me, finishing him. What does this say about the trust that you have? He tells me a lot, each and every day that, if you're single, single coverage, 101, I'm going to, you don't matter who or you don't matter. Just throwing it up. You just go, I just got to make a play. I don't realize if you press the U.S. Was there a moment in the spring or this in the drink camp? I say, I say fall camp. That's really when he was just trusting me, just throwing it out, and I'm just going to go get it. You're on the play saturday with the, and then you said you're supposed to see why? Yeah, to why, yeah. I should have cut my split.

3:02:09Now I think I was, you know, like, bottom of the numbers, I should have been like, I should have given my like, numbers plus, numbers plus two, I believe. Yeah, something like that. So that's the reason why he just played over top. That's, was just an exception. We look at our numbers, who paid the history as a partial amount of highest pay. This is the, the whole coach, the whole program. You feel like a normal parchment? I mean, you're an exceptional freshman for this universe. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I love it. I still feel like I'm just a regular freshman, but you know, a lot of people say I'm not, but, I mean, just the role that I have just coming in, it's just, it's been a blessing. I just can't, I think, the, can't say it's on me, it's on God, and just, the coaches were trusting me to have put a freshman out there, and just to go out there and make plays, and just build out there. Hearing from your teammates, the results are confidence in you, but you said you didn't expect to have playing time when you came in.

3:03:09So, what did you actually expect? How much did you think you would have gotten? Not that much, because you know, you got a card to rotate, you got Mecha, Google, I came back, you got Brandy, is that being a bureau, Jaden Ballet, all of them guys. So, really my mentality is just coming in, just working, just learning, you know, play special teams, and make plays on special teams, as long as my mentality was... You expect this to be different, big teams, like, what do you expect to be different about big teams? I mean, just watching them, they way better team, and the last three teams in play. So, I mean, it's going to be a better team that I heard from the last couple years that we played, a higher state play, as we call it, they said. So, I mean, it's going to be a good game, you got to go to build higher state, that's all we've got to be, as a... Thank you, thank you. Oh, yeah, for sure. We hungry right now. I can see in the air, everybody is, everybody in the office, all of us in line, quarterback Will Howard, receiving, we definitely hungry, we're ready to go out there, and have a dinner,

3:04:09and just put on the show. Austin Moore, the final cast, did you... I have to tell you what, would it know you more? Being interfered with, not getting the call, or not being able to make the catch anyway? I say, be able not to make the catch anyway. I feel like, everybody is throwing me, I have to catch it, no matter how, if the defender on me, or not, I just feel like, I have to make a play, no matter what. I mean, I played Saturday, I feel like I could record it, but, you know, it was a pass in the front, but it touched my hands, I feel like I could record it. Dan, hold, let me worry. Jeremiah, there's a lot of discourse from fans this week about, you're not winning the Sean Alexander freshman year award, just, what's your font on that? I mean, me calling is a great player as well. I mean, I can't really not kill. No, Sean is a great guy. I talked to him two weeks ago. It's a great guy. I learned a lot of, a lot of things for him, outside of football as well. So, I mean, I really can't focus on that. And I'm just worried about, beating Oregon and, you know, just going out there to pass a deal and just put on the show. And, but I also have a question.

3:05:09Tom Moore, a fuck guy, you mentioned getting bragged is probably a mission in East-At. Frostgrading, we've seen that in the pilot teams. Yeah. Is that, Frostgrading is that, you know, you, you know, you're in a field, you always think you're open, are you still open when you're bragged? Oh, yeah, for sure. I feel like I'm still, no matter if I'm bragged or not. I mean, they just came out with a good game plan to braking me in a mecca. And, you know, I mean, just, you know, things didn't go as planned as we thought it would, but we just got to keep moving on, just move forward, as well. I'll say. Steven Hellway, did 24-7 sport? Did you mind that the two touchdown plays that you had with Will Howard? How many times do you think you guys rep that to get, you know, those were perfect throws, perfect patterns? And you beat your guy off the line of scrimmage, just how many times do you think, and what does it take to perfect that? Oh, I think we rep the least, I don't know how many times I've practiced over the weeks that we had off. I mean, just carrying down to, you know, they press me, we taking a shot. That's what they told me, the weeks we was off. And he told me, her before the game in the locker room, I just got to give you a shot.

3:06:09And that's what he did, and I just made a play. The first game he had, historic, and just how tough was that challenge against their secondary? I know you have to pin him to get the end of the game, but you guys made plays all day long against them. Just what, what's your thought about the challenge those guys gave you? I'll say, the challenge is going to be, you know, a good challenge. They have some great global guys there, Jabbar Muhammad number seven. And, you know, a great global guys there, Jabbar Muhammad number seven, a Nikoari, a Dakota Minal, and over there, a great global guys. I mean, probably the best we go see all year, for sure. We just got a good name, you know, B.O. Ohio State. That's all. Tony, you're not open. I don't know. Probably wouldn't hold a team on me, I should say. I mean, I'm always open to me, for sure. I mean, just, I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. I'm not open to you. Let me just, no, throw the ball in my area, I'm going to find a way to make a play, as I was talking. Step on Christ Nick, Believe It Was A giant fair You talked earlier about, you know, some of the great athletes that, you know,

3:07:09got challenged, and you aspire to be like, I guess, where's that confidence kind of come from for you? How long have you had that confidence that you have the ability to be, do you know, one of the greatest in this sport? I mean, a lot of people tell me that I'm going to be great, I would do, since I was about, going to high school, a lot of people tell me that, I mean just, you know, football is all I know and that's all I really want to do. Like I live, breathe, sleep, football. Like that's all I really care about. I don't care about everything outside of football. Like football is all I know and I just want to play football. Rest my life. I mean just, you know, the weeks that we had all, we were just working on deep shots because they tell us, uh, in me, that we have, uh, we got to take shots downfield. Um, we just got to connect on them and, you know, will tell me before, uh, before the games, like I said, um, you just got

3:08:13to throw the ball out then just give me a chance and I'm gonna make a play for you. That's what, that's what he told me and I just got to make a play for him. Adam King, don't be a BMS. We can all joke, we can all talk about the expectations and the starter that has become, you know, you were just 13 games. How do you handle that? I mean, just the freshmen, how do you take all these expectations? Know when you step on the field that you're always open and still go out there and play? Uh, I mean, expectations, I mean, I can't know how you're staying for a reason. That's what I wanted. Um, when it be challenged, I wanted the expectation, the expectations I should say. Um, I mean, Coach Hotline just helped me, uh, throughout the whole year, just preparing me for each game, each week, uh, a mecca, buka, uh, carnival tape, bringing it in. It's really the whole receiver room. Just helped me, uh, stuff I don't really know about, uh, it just helped me throughout the whole week. And, you know, I can't really say it's all on me because my talent is, but they really been a big part of the reason I'm having the season that I'm having for sure. Uh, Andrew Gillette, Cleveland.com. Jeremiah, over a thousand years, 12th, 10th,

3:09:16and it's my first year. When you look back at your freshman year, what was the most difficult part about adjusting to the college game? What was the part that you had not, you know, the hardest part about trying to train this one? Uh, learning that playbook. Uh, I playbook is certainly not, uh, just coming in, uh, spring ball, uh, me just new plays in every week. I'm like, well, what is this? Like, this new plays every day in Coach Hotline, like, you, we go, you go to be good. Uh, we got no summer fall camp. You go to be great. So, I mean, just, you know, that's it. That's definitely what's the hardest part is learning to playbook and, uh, a lot of other things have to say for sure. I'm pretty, I'm pretty sure I got it down pat right now, but, uh, net season, I really want to learn everything, the HZ, uh, yeah, I really want to learn everything in, uh, playbook for net sure, for sure. That would be 24-7 sports. You mentioned how many guys it might take because you did not feel a little bit. So when you are one on one and Will's talking about what he sees, you,

3:10:17we want to, what is going through your mind as you wind up and realize there's one guy covering. When, that's all I could say. I mean, as a, uh, Coach Hotline, uh, we do something like, in a hotel, uh, Friday night before the end, he asked me like a question, like, you get one on one, something like that. He asked me, uh, what do you do? I say when and everybody just started laughing. I don't know where I be like, it's true. Like, you got to win. You're one on one. Uh, about it. So, I'm just starting laughing in my head a little bit. Um, I mean, linebackers can't really cover, receivers like that. So I just know, like, it's, I'm most likely going to be open. Um, but, you know, they just try to move me around a lot because, you know, people try to bracket me when I'm outside just alone by myself. So that's what it's mean around the line. Or less, you know, more than four.

3:11:17Jeremiah, you mentioned the most difficult part of your freshman campaign. It's been an army in the playbook. What has been the best part so far? My way is going to rub off on people eventually. Um, and I would also say that, you know, you kind of have to understand who you're talking to. You know, people, certain stuff makes different people tick. So we kind of got to know your guys. You know, if you got to get harder on somebody to make them go or if you got to kind of relate to them, you know, pull them aside, have it talk. So I think that all goes into leadership and you have to be able to, that has to be a skill that you have to be able to exhibit. I want to say, you know, too much has necessarily changed, but you can tell the as tremendous trust in Coach Kelly, um, and what he's, what he's going to do in the, uh, kind of the schemes and everything that he's brought into our program. So, um, the fact that, you know, he has such confidence in him and his play, calling ability, makes us tremendously confident. So, um, Coach, Dave's has always been coached in the, continue to stay that way.

3:12:20I'm glad he's able to, you know, focus more on what he needs to focus on. I'm just Caleb Browns. I'm back to the past. Um, he's kind of a field general in a sense, kind of the quarterback on that side. A lot of people might may think just, you know, the Mike linebacker, we have Cody Simon who does that as well, but, um, Caleb's kind of that for our secondary, kind of make sure things are clicking on all cylinders. And he's just a very cerebral kid, very smart. And he's able to kind of take control of the defense. So make, make the right calls, make the right checks. So, um, he's definitely annoying for the office to deal with, but it makes us better. I would say impacts the entire offense. It's not like, you know, we're not oblivious to the fact of the caliber player he is, but, um, you know, as, as an offense, you come out and you expect to execute on anybody who's lined up across. So, yeah, I never really thought about it like that, but, um, we definitely come a, come a long way.

3:13:22Um, since my freshman year, um, thankful to the Lord that he's kept me all these years and come ahead and straight and allow me to, you know, develop into the person that I am now. Um, but so, you know, coming full circle, it is really surreal moments of being my senior year playing against, you know, the pre-block on my first catch. So, it's really cool. I remember, I remember Kyle getting yelled at. It was a ball. He was not supposed to throw, and I also remember, um, getting pushed out at like the one or two year online, so that's kind of a bittersweet memory, but, um, it was a great memory. I mean, I have to say yes. If I don't think I should explore it, I don't think I should be playing football. So, what? Uh, Who's that? Mylin. Um, yeah, mylin came in. He kind of has all the intangibles over his CV. You can tell he just loves the game the way he goes about his business. Um, he runs every route to perfection. He's a, he's a, he's a, you know, very cerebral kid. Um, and every time he gets on the field, he expects perfection. So, um, he's just got to continue to develop, continue to work, and I'm really excited to see what he's

3:14:25able to do for us. Look at how heavy he seems to our minds. And I throw over camp to be able to put this opportunity to start on Saturday. Yeah. Um, I think, you know, it's, it's no secret that he has all the physical capabilities that you would want and receive in really any position you could play. Because there's not the football field with his athletic ability, but, um, so a lot of it for him was putting together the mental piece of the game, you know, not just understanding what he has on a specific play, but the whole concept, um, understanding defense and all that type of stuff. So, um, there's nothing really that can get you ready for that moment for your first-nab in college because it is different than high school, but, um, you know, once he wants to get acclimated, gets used to it, I don't know. I have no doubts he's going to take off for us and do tremendous things. I know, do you see him face continuing to bring, um, the team together? Yeah, I mean, it's been a, it's been a huge part of everything that we've done, been a huge part of a lot of the reasons why the teams came back and everything like that. So we have a team Bible study that we continue to do and continue to grow. I'm kind of just freaks as truth of the other gospel to the guys on the team and, um, is definitely permeated throughout the team throughout the years because, you know, looking back a couple of years ago,

3:15:27there wasn't that many people on the team heavily into their faith, um, and along came a couple special people who really changed the dynamic of our program, but, um, you know, the Bible says, one man plans, the other man walkers, but God ultimately brings an increase. So, um, we're just trying our best to stay obedient to the Lord and he's done tremendous things. What does two special people do this region? I would say kind of the, the, uh, the founders, I would say of the team's faith, um, were definitely, um, master team for one, uh, came and back and exade your johnson. So those guys, what do you, you mentioned responsibility as a captain? Um, really, what I view my responsibility as a captain is just as a, as a person in general, to push, um, everybody closer to Christ, um, and, you know, by doing that, I try to walk as close to Christ as I can myself, um, kind of be that example and be that life for people to look up to, um, and I think all the, the basic principles that are found in the Bible and in the China and present Christ will naturally naturally make you a better leader, a better person, better football player in a sense. So, um, I just try my best to anyway him.

3:16:36The fact is, the plan is, I don't have a license to not play it today. Um, uh, the government, there's a town for team, Yeah, I mean, we have specific goals going into every single week. Um, some of our goals for this week is, you know, things can get sloppy in week one. You see it all across the country, um, you know, false starts penalty is all these types of stuff. So we're really just trying to be clean, go out there, play a fast, complete football game, um, clicking on, and firing on all cylinders. So, um, by no means are you underestimating it and you're pulling it, we go out there on the field every Saturday, spitting the ball out, whoever lines up the cross from us. So that's just our mentality. So we're going to hold true to that. Yeah, very, very un-series guy, very funny guy, kind of lines the room when he walking, when he walks in and he's just, he's a true joy to be

3:17:40around. You can kind of throw will into any setting and he's going to get along with everybody there. So, um, definitely up the, uh, the team chemistry locker room, we love having him around. So, we're super glad he's part of this team. Oh, a lot of them were getting back there, looking for him and so forth. And we also expected them to play, uh, come out with an edge. We like, we knew that they were in the team that played in the honor. Like you mentioned, there was some past attack issues, a fraud and some things that maybe rushed a little on some plays, but when the ball did come out, you guys were efficient in the passing game, there's been a six feet, there's been plenty of years to the tension. What allowed is the passing effect to stay that prolific as even the off-applied will be each from the and the ball just had to come out quicker and so forth. But then we had to see that we didn't go from the line up, just had to get in that and then run faster and quicker. How much do you feel like that game can be a building block for you in terms of continuing to be a big and big part of the off-app? Uh, I feel like each game of building blocks, a stack each game, and so forth like that. So, uh, I just, uh, I just made bigger plays in games, so forth like that. So, I just thought it's another building block from the mad. How about the offensive line been working so far as it didn't work?

3:18:44Uh, they've been doing pretty good, they've been not in some of that new guys, new places, and some of that. We're all trying to pick up, uh, from the injuries and stuff. And you guys, I was the one game that this was when you last played the game, but how can you put the driver's seaters in that particular area? Uh, we just got to get in, getting the boxes out from the water, you guys get in there, probably get the safety, get linebackers or a DN, and stuff like that, whatever they need to do. On your touchdown catcher, this is like a distance. The ball will allow us to come down. Uh, hey, hey, guys. It's just a different thing. It's throwing into the wind, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, that will go in. Colonel, what's your like, like I asked you earlier, did you, did you figure the ball was going to be coming in sooner or later this year for follow-up, or else, meaning, you know, they'll get free big-time migraure seaters maybe four or five, but did you figure it eventually? It would find you insignificant, at significant times. Yeah, I knew it was ball coming my way, each and every week, we have plays for each and all of us in the lineback. It just really depends on what the defense gives us, like, if I want to be in the middle of the ball goes away from me or goes, comes to me and stuff like that. So, ultimately, this is not in my decision

3:19:45where it's ball goes. And yet, you're blocking a state of the point. So, like, your blocking is at the point. Yeah, our blocking from the wind-out has been a big emphasis this year and stuff like that, because we liked that pretty much all last year, so they've been in a big episode, no blocking a tree from the water. And when you look at Penn State on the video, what just stands out about there, maybe their pass through pass, what's your going to be personally up against them? Oh, they're pretty good solid corners. They played man-in-a-lot, you put like that, so we got to win our 101, so I thought it was on the perimeter. I was similar to say, I know you got an opportunity to give them the game last year. You put it in, how similar is their position to cornerbacks, or what you maybe saw last year. I'm pretty much the same, a man covered doll around. They got a little size on the foot and stuff like that. They all played pretty much the same club all around. Thank you guys. Thanks guys, good stuff. Bye guys, I'd say Bennett Prussian, who's my favorite way. He kind of brings some good energy. Jason Middleton right there too. He kind of oversees Max and Bronke a little bit, so that's pretty fun.

3:20:50And then catching, we all have some pretty good opportunities for catching, especially practice with all the mids and everybody catches. Very competitive for a fish here. Yeah, definitely competitive but in a good way. We're all there, supportive. We all know our strength and we're all going to have to practice. We're working with each other and hoping to get better because we all know that we're moving each other, we're listening to each other. So, do they really use the mid-air? You know, you adjust the drop-list from 4-1 to 15-2 and then the flashback is going to be on the left here. I would say they're ever a point where you push like, okay, it's not just you. I'm part of it. I need to be like, understand all of them. That every one of you would switch to the other one. That's the most important thing. If you're not, how are some people going to be powerful? So, um, speaking with the town a little bit right there, I have a question. I mean, it's a few on that one. Something that started really well. So, I mean, it was before that there was one I knew about.

3:21:53The records was just, first off, the two. Yeah, I like the piano. I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one. I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one. I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one. It's tough. You definitely have lots of it. And I like that. I'm the one, I'm the one. Yeah, I mean, that's what our unit is. We're turning it into toughness. But, you know, I think that's what we're talking about. First lesson, I think. Yeah. Where did we go? Where did you go? I would say, we definitely have grown. What it started in this way. That's where it was started. I just wanted to go. I just wanted to go. I mean, I want to really say it's real in the toughness. That's real in the counting buildings, which right there. So, you know, if it's a laugh, I would fall star in the middle of the building.

3:22:57Is that the guy you know those are? That's what I would say are Hindi, like kind of rows of enteros from toughness. Because, I mean, the toughness would go on, you know, full wraps and all of that. So, you know, full wraps and all of that. You tell it is what the guy is doing at the askings. Working with other people. Getting to know him. So, you know, I have to sort of figure out the sort of thing. There's a really good going against him. Yeah. How much was your, how much was your family bed out? About three or two years. Being a football player here at Ohio State. I mean, being 20 minutes from home is pretty nice. And my dad, playing here, is a big one too. So, just being able to go back home and spend time with family is good. And he's up in the air. How often do you go back? I would say probably once a week, or at least once a week, somewhere right around there, not that far. There's some different things. Yeah, get a family bed. Do you ever go back for a very high school event? Sure. Go back to being there.

3:23:57Yeah. For the schedule for that. Yeah. Yeah, it does. Especially when the skinny and stressed the man, they don't get anything. You really have to understand what the nice people in the area are doing down on the distance. Now that we're under so much time, what, what excites you about getting on the field and playing meaningful football? You know, but, you know, the brothers, seeing the brothers succeed, and just knowing that all the work that we put in and doing that, we'll go to the room here. That's awesome. Are you a big guy who had on my taking in the environment, or are you just all business once you step on a honest deal? I'd probably say it's a little business. I kind of just kind of went out and I go out there, and it was pretty fun, but there's moments like when we had a big, wronged Notre Dame,

3:24:57I'm taking that all. That was awesome. There's moments like that when we just kind of have to look at it. Yeah. When you were, when you were at an doctoral, and getting on a football staff, how can you prepare for that for everything that happens for you? Is there a way that you can get fresh in that moment? Breakfast? You know, breaking the gears, practice a hundred percent here. So that can be taken into the journey. And then, if you've been to the community, you know, in the work on it, at the Dame, it's just right there about practices. That's right. What you're thinking about is, you're talking about the D.D. You know what's the type of work you can do as a practice? How do they push you as you have been? I am, you better, you're free. You're free too. A little quicker than me. So I'd like to get my hands on them a little bit. If I can, I'll just have to wait for that for that.

3:25:57That, you know, their quickness kind of helps me get my feet moving. I'm a cat with a host. Let's take a look at how down that is by coming with the new product. That's the kind of thing that you get. I suppose you have as well. And you can see the guy that seems in the middle of the thing on. Then it's fighting for that new goal. I mean, you've seen a lot of the kind of growth. It's a growth that you've been looking at. I mean, the cable is in the middle. So we're on the green side. It's almost okay. So I'm going to have to wait a little longer to bring that one up. We don't have that. We don't have that. We don't have that. When you think about how many guys have been here in the back of the play. How many people are there? You know, I don't know. I don't know. People don't know what we're having. I think it's good. I think it's good. Well, I would be in the iron world. You can't really make this use as a lot of scenes. I think it's good. Yeah, I think that's the last one. It's a little...

3:26:57We need different roles. We need to know what we're doing. We need to know what we're doing. How important is the relationship of the audience? We need to know what we're doing. Good. We're close with them. That's spring after spring. I said, okay, I'm going to do better at this. I've had a really good summer, really good fall camp. I grew a lot during the season. What's like that reaction? Yeah, I mean, again, I've... I've used the year ago. I'm way past it. I'm ready for this. What do you feel like your role can be? Whatever they need me to do. I'm a self-reliar player. I've been a lot of blocking and... I can invite a lot of blocking and... I'm very... It's been really... It's been very grateful for some time to go with all the guys. I like them a lot. I think they've been a super... Yeah. I think that's why I'm here. Yeah.

3:27:57Are you seeing that? Are you seeing the arc of the ball in the career? Yeah, yeah. Again, we bounce down the server. Sometimes when I watch a film, I don't know. That's near. It's a second. It's very... It's blocking. It's a game of genius. I think it should be a lot of blocking. It's like that. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, like I said, there's a best in the country. There's a vision. Getting going is them. We're going to take my handplaced, my feet for a year. Nothing. I'll be able to play, not yet developed that, really. You're going to be playing. You're going to be playing for a year or two. You're going to be playing for a year or two. Yeah. Yeah. It did, at the same time, we were different skin. Yeah, we were jabbed down 26 pounds, 26 pounds every year. We played here, it's more than...

3:28:57We did do jab runs, that's more than that. And so, it's different from what we're doing. Different bodies and vision. I'm curious to see you share that. I think I want to do one. I'm going to see you feel like there's just an opportunity for all of you in the tight end room with Cade now. Yeah. We're at this Cade for sure, but we're getting... We're making sure that... What's your vibe on? Straight to the brand itself. You're going to spring game. What is that? What is your word about? I mean, it just shows how what we have going on in the highest day. We're fortunate enough to have a program. I mean, a game on Nashville, for them. I think it shows the power of the program. This week in Tilt Coatings, that maybe that started last week. Before Iowa, do you hear thoughts on how you guys move back? Who are you here on this weekend? I think going back to this foundation, I think of it as a team. We believe that we're built on toughness. It's one thing to say, but I believe that we show up weekend.

3:29:58We got when we showed toughness. But to your point, last week, I believe there was position group that were challenged. Not necessarily taking a personal, but just challenged to practice harder. Let's see, how hard can we practice? And so I think ever since then, there has been another step that we've taken. But that's the whole goal. I mean, I hope in two, three weeks from now, there's even another step that we take forward for where we are now. That's just the evolution of getting better as a team. And I think one thing I've noticed with this football team is I think every single week we play, we've continued to get better. I mean, that's just life, right? I mean, the thing you continue to do, you have to hope to continue to get better at it. But I think we're seeing that here with this football team as well. Gia, I think when we talked to you in camp, you said you were excited about how you guys are going to run the ball this year. And obviously, you've done that. But at what point did it become clear to you guys are going to be able to kind of hang your hat in front of the ball the way you are now? I just think we're such a balanced offense. I think this kind of going against our team, especially in specifically against our offense,

3:30:59I think there's just too many things we have to remember. You've got to respect the perimeter and you have to respect the run game. You have to respect the stretch and the inside zone, all the different things that we can do, putting the ball over the field in perimeter or even taking a shot down the field. You have to respect some of the things that just leaves gaps in the ability to gash the ball for six and seven and eight yards. So I guess to answer your question, the more dynamic we're ever to be on the perimeter, the more we're able to connect when we hit on shots. I think the better it's going to be able to open up the run game as well. But I think Coach Kelly and Coach Day they do an amazing job just putting us in the right position and we don't have to think about that kind of stuff. We just awful minds that is 4 to 6, 8 to V plus 2 to play as hard and as violent as we can. And we'll look at the scoreboard at the end of the game to see where we are. Is that balance the best you've had to be here? How would you guys characterize the balance of the ball? Yeah, I just think I don't know, I don't want to sum up, I don't want to compare. But I think we're just a very balanced team.

3:32:00I don't, I don't, there's not much weakness. Now, when I say that, we still have the humility to know that we must continue to be better weekend and we gout. But when I just look at our team as a whole, I don't just see like, let's go pick on this guy, because this guy can't do X, Y, V or we can leave him. I think we have 11 guys on both side of the ball that are able to be dynamic and the physical and strong players. And I think we're just a complete team. But again, I say that with humility. We want to continue to weekend and week out be the best team. We know we have to show up because on any given week you can lose. So we show up every week with the intentions that it's a national team issue. Let's say a lot about the Saturday days of the game. You're going to have this game for the Iowa game. What kind of help you grow as a leader? What kind of help you grow more comfortable? I guess it's being kind of a voice in my mind. I would disattribute that to my faith. In my words, they would do the strikes. I think before you can lead anybody else, you have to have a sense of foundation who you are.

3:33:00Having an offensive self and I think the more that I've been able to be strong in my faith, the more confidence it is given me into being leaders to other people, but I think that's where it starts. How can you lead people if you're not really sure of where you are? And then also when it comes to practice, practicality of football, I think the more you have an understanding of the offense, the more vex you are in the offense, the more that you know, the more ability you can then hand it to the next group of younger guys coming behind you. So that all helps with leadership. But I would attribute that to my faith, my strong foundation, knowing who I am. Where maybe some of the veterans for the last few years, that you kind of were able to learn from as well, and notice that they were pretty good leaders as well. You asked who were some? Others, there were so many. This name I fit the ear. I've seen many, many leaders always going back to my freshman who was just in and pastful and Jonathan Cooper, those guys to then the next group of guys

3:34:01with Chris and Fayer, all those different guys going up coming through here. I've seen many great leaders and I think there's something I would definitely say there's something special with the leaders on this team. I would say there's not the leaders that we have on this team, they're not just leaders due to seniority, due to it's just my turn. But I would look at the leaders that we have on this team and say they're there, some fairly leaders, not just by, not just leaders, but it's kind of a thing to do. They're truly, we have great leaders on this team. The first question, Brandon was saying that he feels like will just build up a moment. Do you kind of feel that way too? Yeah, I feel like he never gets too high, he never gets too low. He's always locked in and focused, and that's the kind of, I don't know if temperament is the right word, but the right attitude if you are like a better word, that's the right attitude that you want. From the quarterback, no matter what spot we are in the game,

3:35:01we can look to Will and who will be able to lead our Huddled. We have confidence in that. All right, she, thank you. Really, man, these tough practices, you know, hard camp and so far and tough practices. So really just coming in each and every day, man, it's just trying to get better. So, I'm fortunate to have a son of Ron, especially now in big time. Man, it's very important. The coaches, they stress that a lot. We've got to run the ball, stop the run, especially in these match-up games, these big team games. So we've definitely been working to try to do that. What's the most intense memory you have, the most lost one, got here? I angle a lot. It's so many. It's so many. Fall count, no, fall count, man. I got so many there, fall count. Yeah, it's a lot, man. Okay, what was the first impression when you went shot and all you guys first met? I think when he first got here, he came in the room.

3:36:03And man, he gave us this speech. He was like, I'm a dog. I'm a dog. And man, that's right, I knew I was like, I, we in it, man. We in it, but not, man, I love Coach Lock, man. It's out of the deep, brings him, man. Thank God for bringing him here, man. He's been amazing, you know, in his room on his same, man. He's been a huge part of the same. So I was talking to you about that. Have you ever had a coach quite intense as with Carlos'? Oh, yeah, man. Coach, Coach Afro was that way. You know, he, he coached me that way. And, you know, Coach Lock does it as well. And so, yeah, man, both of those guys, man, I'm so thankful. You know, that got up and has allowed us to cross pass. They both been really helpful in my life. Maybe on whether, other sets, they're far more to solve the other day or, we just kind of generally keep them balanced sometimes. I was born as a for running back to work on stuff with the kind of your off hand and you're not carrying it all over. I mean, I feel like it's, it's just a tool, you know, you can use, you know,

3:37:06sometimes that comes out. And so, one thing that Coach Lock helped us work on, it's just using different tools. And so, it definitely, it definitely comes to show on Saturday. You know, sometimes, so, man, that's, yeah, it's really important to, just try to work on those tools as a running back. What about contact now? And so, I'll do the proof that over the course of your career, that it seems like that's going to shrink when you're really going to see. Yeah. Um, shoot, really, man, just like the part of this program is getting developed. And so, really just getting developed here, you know, the coaches here, they've been doing a good job of helping me, you know, grow and become, you know, a better running back. And so, especially having Coach Lock here, you know, he's been a huge part of, you know, the success. Um, I'm praise God, you know, first of all, most, but, you know, what him bringing Coach Lock here, him leading Coach Lock here, man, he's been a huge part of that. So, with, with Coach Sean, you know, we talk so much, you guys have talked about it. You know, split carries, but now that you're actually in the season, you deal, you're in for a drive and the coach comes in, you go over that nerve drive where, you feel that defenses are more worn down where,

3:38:08you're not, you're just having a feeling that you're, you split back, it feels like a pull, but you've always been like a feature back. Now you're kind of split carries. Do you feel like, do you feel the defenses are a little more worn down than you are when you get in there, you know, first, late first quarter or early second quarter? Uh, every now and, I mean, it really depends on the team. You know, there are some teams that play hard, you know, four, four quarters. And so, yeah, it really depends on the team, to be honest. You think split carries, what kind of help you at all, anyway? Uh, yes. It has helped me in so many ways. And on, you know, it's a long season for real. And so, the biggest thing is just helping, you know, with the wear and tear. And I'm just building off each other momentum too. So, it's, it's helped in so many ways. And you kind of live in any way, you weren't here to even help, when you get me down up like, you know, you're not maybe getting the volume, it's like, it's not harder, but then I don't have a help at all. Um, Coach, they actually talked about that too, be honest. Um, does he express to the team, you know, if you get tired, you know, we got, we got, we got death on the same, you know, guys who can come in and make plays.

3:39:09And so, he actually expressed that. Bigger tests are common, but what's impressed you about the offends and why in the off-road? Uh, man, really the work they've been playing in, you know, they're in practice. I mean, I know y'all see it, you know, during, on Saturdays, but man, really, uh, the work that they've been in, they're in practice. You know, it's, it's hard, man. And those guys do a good job of, you know, um, just coming in each and every day, and trying to get better. So, you talk about your thinking, getting off from Sean. And he comes out with a step arm, you come out with a step arm. You guys, you guys feed off that physicality, I want to, one of another, one of another. Uh, yeah, man. Like I said, man, there's definitely, um, we build momentum, you know, off each other, and I'll definitely build momentum off when Sean and, uh, when Sean is a great running back. I believe the shoot of best running back in the country, man. That boy, talented man. And, um, you know, I'm so thankful, man, to have him here, man. He's going to be a huge part of the scene. Thanks for having me. Thanks for having me. Yeah, we got on the field and executed. I thought it was just amazing to see. So, as a teammate, you know, I gave him the arms and the props, and we got to the corner by bro. That's the hell to vlog, but is this good?

3:40:10Did you hear him yell from the side, man? No. Because it was so loud, you could hear it on TV microphones. No, actually, I did, man. I just seen the blitz pick up. I'll play with you while I play. You make you want to go out there and hit one? For sure. Yeah, for sure. Yeah. How was your fans program center? Oh, I thought definitely, you know, I didn't get a lot of blitzes as far as, I think all they had, like, yeah, I didn't have any pressure on Saturday. So definitely want to share. You know, I coach Kelly yesterday. Is he, is he, is he, is he, is he called things differently? When you're in the game, when you see you're in the game, or when he sees you, he's crazy on the game, he says no. He felt like that too, that the packages, the packages, y'all just run the planes. Yeah, I think that's the biggest thing, you know, like, I don't totally play it. I don't draw anything else because I just got there and just execute it in my head. Yeah, I know y'all are trained the same, but, you know, you look at the guy you see, basically, he's a little bit different from that guy. Yeah. Whoop, how do you like this package? I'm like, we shot this off. You know, it's only the first game. So I wish I could say, yeah, definitely how much I like it so far,

3:41:11but I think as we continue throughout the season, we get to showcase a lot of different, more other things. Yeah, that's why it's, how does it compare to like what you can do? You know, mess stuff with a variety of plays, et cetera. Um, I think just starting off the season at the point that we're now like, we haven't really done too many, you know, crazy games just, right away. Yeah, practice. Yeah, you already did. Yeah, does it feel pretty deep to you? Oh, yeah, definitely. It's going to be fun. It's time to share. Which one is it feel like you guys are close in the run game, the bus you do open? Yeah, I definitely think so. Like I said, we see on the fan, you know, how everybody has collectively come together and improve things that were missed or love like that, but I think we definitely would. I think we've gone straight out that big wall. Look at Brandon in it. I don't know what was your point of view of that and we're watching back on film. What's every action for you and how much of an emphasis is that? It was like you ran ahead. Yeah, definitely, definitely a big emphasis,

3:42:12especially at our position, super important, just to see what we do in practice together in the Eagle XV. What's the reaction scene in that box? Um, I mean, at the moment, I just like, dang it. I'm like super. Sure. Coach Kelly was talking about you, Jamie on James Peoples, who doesn't really matter who's in the game. They call it the same way. And James, like, what did you see in his first performance? Do you see some similarities that all between the US? I think in James, man, just saying, I'm going to be super excited with the performance, like go out there for his first game and see him get the run and get the dirties out and just see him get the experience of like his first game. Me and Tray both just enjoy it. Are you surprised at all the sea teramides that have happened first ever game? I think just as a team and like, we're so talented and everybody just worked so hard since we've been here and you just get to see what each of their teammates can do. So it's like when they go out on Saturdays, it feels across. Great.

3:43:12Which one? Thank you very much. Thank you guys. Thanks for watching. It takes a bunch of walk in sports with a lot of girls. You don't mind. I'm really just coming in each and every day, man. It's just trying to get better. So how important is establishing the run, especially now in big time? Man, it's very important. The coaches, they stress out a lot. We've got to run the balls, not to run, especially in these match-up games. You know, these big game, so we've definitely been working to try to do that. What's the most intense memory you had the most lost in the last year? I ain't going to lie. It's so many. It's so many. Fall count, no, fall count, man. I got so many there, fall count. It's a lot, man. Okay, what was the first impression playing with you when you went down all you guys first met?

3:44:15I think when he first got here, he came in the room. He gave us this speech. He was like, I'm a dog. I'm a dog. That's right, I knew I was like, we in it, man. I love Coach Lugman, mentality, friends here, man. Thank God for bringing him here, man. He's been amazing. In this room, on the same man, he's been a huge part of the same. I was talking to you about that. Have you ever had a coach quite intense as with Carlos'? Yeah, man. Coach Ophor was that way. He coached me that way. Coach Lug does it as well. Both of those guys, man, I'm so thankful that God has allowed us to cross paths. They both been really helpful in my life. Maybe on whether it's that stiff arm, the other thing, we just kind of generally keep it balanced sometimes. I was born as a herd running back to work on stuff with the kind of off hand and you're not carrying it all over.

3:45:16I mean, I feel like it's just a tool. You know, you can use sometimes that comes out. And so on one thing that Coach Lug helped us work on, just using different tools. And so it definitely comes to show on Saturday, you know, sometimes. So, man, that's, yeah, it's really important to just try to work on those tools as a running back. What about contact now? I was going to prove that over the course of the trip. It seems like that's going to scream for you really, really. Yeah. So, really, man, just like the part of this program is getting developed. And so really just getting developed here, you know, on the coaches here, they've been doing a good job of helping me grow and become a better running back. And so, especially having Coach Lug here, you know, he's been a huge part of, you know, the success. I'm praise God, you know, first and foremost, but, you know, with him bringing Coach Lug here, him leading Coach Lug here, man, he's been a huge part of that. With Coach Lug, we've talked so much, you guys have talked about it. You know, split carries, but now that you're actually in the season, you feel you're in for a drive and the coach comes in, you go over that curve drive where you feel that defenses are more worn down where you're not.

3:46:24You just have to go in the curve. You split that feels before, but you've always been with the future back. Now you're kind of split carries. Do you feel like, when you feel the defenses are a little more worn down than you are when you get in there, you know, first, light first quarter or early second quarter? Every now and I mean, it really depends on the team. You know, there are some teams that play hard, you know, four, four quarters. And so, yeah, it really depends on the team to be honest. You think split carries, what kind of helps you at all in any way? Yes. It has helped me in so many ways. And I, you know, it's a long season for real. And so the biggest thing is just helping, you know, with the wear and tear. And I'm just building off each other moment of two. So it's helped in so many ways. And kind of building more in here to even help you get down up like you could know you're not maybe getting the volume, you could like some unharder or something. I don't have any help at all. Coach, they actually talked about that to be honest. Does he express to the team, you know, if you get tired, you know, we got we got we got definitely the same, you know, guys who can come in and make plays.

3:47:24And so he actually expressed that. We got tested to come, but what's impressed you about the offends and why in the month of 2017? Man, really the work they've been playing in, you know, they're in practice. I mean, I know y'all see it, you know, during on Saturdays, but man, really the work that they've been in, they're in practice. You know, it's hard, man, and those guys do a good job of, you know, just coming in each and every day and trying to get better. So you talk already, thank you, being off from John. And he comes out with a step arm. You come out with a step arm. You guys, you guys feed off that mentality. I want to, one of another, one of another. Yeah, man, like I said, man, there's definitely, we build momentum, you know, off each other and not definitely build momentum on point shot. And when Sean is a great running back, I believe the shoot that's running back in the country, man. That boy, talented man. And, you know, I'm so thankful, man, to have him here, man. He's going to be a huge part of the scene. Thanks for having me. Yeah, man, he's been working really hard, man, even before the season. He's got a great spring, great summer, especially throughout ball count. He took a lot of reps and went against shoot at the top players, taught defense in the country.

3:48:28So I think he's ready to have the field. As a bad game, would you recognize what changes happen when they bring off the man as a goaler, then coming in, or against two players, those guys? I'm not going to lie. Sometimes I'm too locked in, I don't really notice it. But it went down, and it was good that it's in K-Man. So this is trying to motivate him. You know, he can do it, man. And then it's a great battle. And we have the team trying to do it. Praveen, what are the things you can do as a veteran, as a bag, to help those guys out front? I think the biggest thing, you know, is just continuing to carry each other. And those tough times, you know, when it gets hard, I think that's the biggest thing. I think there's a lot of time with time to be hard. You know, you can get selfish, I think I'm tall. And so that's something that God has been helping me work on. And those tough times, you know, to not be selfish, you know, at all, and really encourage the guys, you know, around me and spread his life.

3:49:31That's when you've seen throughout the team here, almost absolutely going to happen. Yes, definitely seeing that, man. We've definitely been listening each other up and encouraging each other. You know, they're really trying to put the pace and focus on the basketball. We'll talk yesterday about how this lost and positive things are going to be going directly. You haven't had a lot of chances. Did that chance of the win more? How do you feel like you guys are turning the page of the game? I think really that was, that was like the biggest focus when we came in after that loss. I met as a team. It's just like Coach Day, really did a good job with that. You know, it's just like, man, we all got to own up to the mistakes that were made. But, you know, one thing I love in respect of our Coach Day is that he took it upon himself. You know, he called himself out and it was like that, so I know. But it's really it's on all of us, you know, as a team. So that's one thing I really love about Coach Day is that, you know, he was willing to check himself. What was the last week's practice like specifically coming off that game?

3:50:31It was, it was, it was tough now. It was a great week of development, you know, getting better and cleaning up the little details of the game. I think, you know, we, we continue to strive on the little things, the little details, you know, we can really go forward. What's different about coming off the loss early out of this season here to coming up that first loss later in the year? I think the biggest thing is it just, it humbles us. You know, it keeps us focused on the right thing. Like, I believe this is a test of our faith, you know, in the Lord. I think this, I believe, you know, he wanted it to go this way, you know, and test our faith. You know, we, we continue to trust him, even when things don't go our way. And, you know, he's helping us pass that test. You said Coach Day called himself out. What did he call himself out on? What, what kind of things do you say? Really just as a head coach, you know, this is his team, you know, he's like the guy. And so he was just like it really starts with me. And so we love that, you know, I think a lot of times, you know, coaches were 10-pointing on everyone else, but Coach Day, you know,

3:51:33man, he just took upon himself and like that's only, you know, he's going to get it big. And, you know, he's definitely been pushing us, man, and pointing us in the right direction, man, and helping us clean up things. Try to clinch on the glee that football and the ground, so how many footballs have you come to this career? What do you see from him kind of found the back from that? This week, this week, we have a procedure down the 12th. Where is he at in terms of, you know, responding to that? Quashon, man, he's been responding to that virtually really well. Yeah, he's definitely not used to putting the ball on the ground. And so he's definitely been working hard in practice to get that fix, man. Quashon is a really great player, and he's definitely going to knock down. If you've been kind of guy, you have to go over to write out what that happened, and give him some motivation and comfort. You kind of leave it well. Yeah, I mean, we always go to the bench and we encourage each other, man, Quashon. You know, he encourages me. I encourage us, man. It's like, man, we're just shopping with each other, man, and therefore each other. You know, when you meet him.

3:52:33Trigger, on the 2014 title team's getting on inside of it, is there a 10-day anniversary? Do you remember watching the weekend, those guys as a kid, and have a day putting your memories of them? I'm not going to lie. I did not watch it at the kids. I'm not going to lie. Have you gotten to know them now, or just what's your sort of like, you with that team? Yeah, that team was loaded. That's what I heard about the team. It was really loaded. I see highlights every now and then, I think, leading off the like the Champions League against Belman, right? Yeah, he had like four, right? Four tuts, for the four. Yeah, I think so, but I know that team was stagnant. I was loaded. So a lot of great guys on the team. I think that's why you know, just coming in, you know, with the right mindset, trying to put it in the work each and every day and get better as a team.

3:53:33What are some ways that you and Dinshaw are trying to contrast the complement one of those things that you may not be able to do as well as the other than vice versa? You don't know. We'll see. Man, James has been so good. Man, he's a really good person. He comes in every day, you know, just trying to get better. He kind of reminds me a lot about myself. This is hunger and everything is coming in. He's going to be a great player here, man. He's continuing to buy, you know, to a little bit here and you know, where we're trying to go. And, you know, he's going to be a huge part of this offense. You said good person too. What's the doubt about this game? Man, he just brings someone to do it, man. He's a buddy, dude. And, man, yeah, I just, I just love him as a brother, man. I got to, you know, just, just a chance. I knew James went to you with recruit it. And so we talked a little bit. And just like being here, man, just being able to help him in the search.

3:54:34And we know the local community is being done and conversation that we have, you know, just off the field. And so just being able to be that form, you know, when he's used to it, you know, I'm just saying this for that. They try to put them with real dollars every situation is set of building. How does the impact affect the one of them? Yeah, I was, I got like, you know, he's here, man. He's, he's been really good for the defense, man. And, yeah, man, he's, he's all around the field, you know, making plays in the right game, past game everywhere. And he shows them everywhere. What is your response of the captain? As a captain, Jesus teaches greatness to serve him. And so I just, you know, I think for me, you know, I just want to be, you know, the Lord's humble servant and just be able to serve others, you know, the players on my team, you know, how I reckon do so and be the captain that the Lord wants me to be.

3:55:34And so, you know, it's a big responsibility, you know, the biggest thing is just like that I pray on it and that the Lord helps me to remember is that, you know, I'm trying to please him and not others. And so, you know, just keep it in my eyes on the Lord and continue to allow him to work on my heart to be a better teammate captain for my team. I think that's, it's going to be really good. That's how you would have been able to go for it when you got here. Uh, she's not really mad at this. Yeah, not really. I'm just so thankful, you know, that God has placed me in this position and that my teammates, you know, they picked me to be in this position. And yeah, I'm just so thankful, man, and just being in this position, like I just want to be able to bring more to the Lord's name. And so, like I said, man, just leaning on him, you know, it's tough, man. It's tough being a captain because every day, you know, you got to come in and people are looking at you, do things right. And so, um, there's been days where I struggle and, um, just gotten in the secret place with the Lord and just asking the Lord to for help, you know, and he, he bought me through, man, and he's continuing to make me a better person, a better teammate.

3:56:45What do you talk to each other? I'm just going to step into his first son, her Saturday and one of the three early game. Uh, I don't even think we talk much about that yet. Yeah, I don't know how much we talked about that. We so locked in there right now, man, it's just when that time comes, we come. But what would you tell them about the atmosphere going on on Saturdays? Uh, it's a side of man. It's a side, especially first game, being back in the shoe, um, the walk and seeing a fans and everything. You know, it's, it's a huge environment. So, yeah, man, I know he's going to be so excited. You guys are bringing over two in the country. You're loaded. People expect y'all to make a run all the way to the championship game. We know what happens in. How legit is that from your game? You're sitting in more of your sitting. I'll trade you on about this team. Yeah. Shoot, man. Um, you know, it's a long season. And so I think the biggest thing is that we're trying to do as a team. You know, this year, it's not looked too far ahead and just taking one game at a time.

3:57:45You know, I think that's the biggest thing right there, man. Let's, like, let's just focus on hacking and marshall in the next game, the next game. And then, um, eventually, like, we'll get there, man. We'll get there. But just every day, just trying to focus on one day at a time, putting in the work. And I'm preparing for the opponent. You know, we have each week. All right, right. Thank you. Thanks for that. Appreciate y'all. Appreciate it, man. Um, so, um, you know, it's been great. And the more that I just throw to these receivers and just get, you know, get around these guys, you know, the more. Or we're coming together and becoming a team and it's, it's cool to see and we just got to keep, keep doing it and keep practicing as hard as we as men. Practice is in what if you like, but not like, um, you know, I think I've, I think I've done a pretty good job protecting football and being smart with my decisions. You know, I think that I want to continue to push the ball down the field when I, when I have opportunities to and be accurate down the field and get, get some more arrow my, on my deep balls.

3:58:45Um, those are just a couple things that I've, I've thought about personally, but, you know, I think, I think one of the bigger things is, you know, what are we doing as a team? And, you know, obviously, you know, I'm thinking about myself and how I can be better, but, you know, the bigger thing is, how can we be better as a team? How can I facilitate that being a quarterback? You know, how can I encourage somebody, you know, before we go out there to remind them, hey, you know, if it's a running back, you know, make sure on 60 and whatever protection, you know, you got these guys. Um, you know, doing, doing things like that is, is something I want to continue to grow in for my team, you know, because that's at the end of the day, you know, all 11 guys have to do their job every single play and, you know, being the quarterback, you kind of have to facilitate that a little bit and help those guys and make sure that, you know, we're being the best team we can be. Yeah, yeah, I felt fast. It was nice to get out and running a little bit. You know, I, I, we made a little, made a little QB call on that play and got out and ran and, um, it was fun. You know, obviously, it's, it's nice to compete with those guys and running, you know, trying out runs and some, some BBs that are really, really fast.

3:59:59Um, but yeah, it was a good play. No way, no, when you're in your, you're like, you want to do it with all of the past, you know, big, fire, if you come in, you feel like your leg is not going to be in your position. Oh, yeah, absolutely. That's a big part of my game and it's going to need to be a part of our game as an offense. You know, whether that's in a re-game and in the scramble game, whatever it may be, and, you know, I just want these guys on my team to know that, you know, I'm willing to run the ball and go get that extra yard when I need to, you know, because, at the end of the day, that's what really, that's what it really comes down to. You know, are we going to run some quarterback, you know, run play, sure, but, you know, at the end of the game, when it's third and five and everyone's, you know, everyone's, uh, covered down the field. Am I going to be able to tuck the ball down and go, you know, go get 60 yards and run someone over like, that's, that's one of the bigger things. And I think, you know, I want those guys, you know, they're out there with me to know that, you know, I'm going to go get that extra yard. I've been part of your game, but some quarterbacks are able to run, but not willing to be. You know, I mean, post-all those games.

4:01:00Yeah. As a visit to your P.W. I mean, I've always, I've... Make a play? Yeah, I've always definitely, you know, when I was a young kid, I was a pretty good runner. When I got to high school, I was a tall, you know, skinny pocket passer kind of. And I wasn't really known for my running ability. I ran it, you know, a few times of time. But when I got to K-State, I put on a little weight. You know, I started to get a little stronger in the, you know, in my, in my leg areas. And, you know, I'm actually my first start against TCU. Third play of the game, I ripped off like an 80 yard QB draw, which I surprised myself a little bit. Like, you know, I had had some good runs in camp and people knew I was good athlete. But like, I was like, man, I just really just do that. And from then on, you know, it just kind of became a part of my game. And, you know, I just got more and more confident with it. You know, the more you do it, the better you get at it. You know, throughout my whole career there, I obviously I ran the ball. I get a mountain. I enjoy running the ball. I think, you know, people always ask me, is it more fun to run, to touch down and throw a touch on. I like to run it. I think it's pretty cool to, you know, run in there and celebrate with the teammates.

4:02:02But, you know, yeah, it's definitely been a, been a big part of my game. It's a good question. And everything is, everything's heightened here, you know, I think, you know, you feel, you feel the eyes a little bit and you feel, I think, I think the, you know, the one thing I would say is that I don't feel like I have to be a hero here. And I feel like I have the guys around me to where I just need to facilitate and just get them the ball and make good decisions. And then, at the end of the day, I don't have to go out there and do anything super, super human, you know, I just have to be myself and trust the guys around me. And, you know, in going through camp and through spring ball, like, they was talking to you earlier, Adam, like, going against his defense every single day is a, is a blessing. And like, I know it, it sucks at times and I'm sitting here like, geez, like, you know, in a, in a game, like, that guy's not going to be guarded like that. And that's just in Zelda and a dude for IGB, you know, making a really good play, but like, that's real.

4:03:06And that is going to happen. And we're going to play some really good defenses. But like, I think we're playing, you know, one of if not the best defense in the country every single day. And that's just making me and us better. And, you know, for, for me, you know, it's just, it's elevating my game. And I love the competition and we all do. Where will you play the first day? I think they're doing a really good job. I think they hear in this offense, they're doing a lot of different things that are moving around a lot. They're, you know, they're blocking their catching. They're doing a lot of different things and they've shown some really good flash so far in these first couple of days of practice. And I'm excited for this group. I think G, you know, G's doing some really good things. And obviously he's, I mean, he's one of those alpha dogs in the offense. Like everyone looks to him. You know, he's, he's one of those guys. You know, and Will Kazmeric's doing some really good things to Lonnie's doing some really good things. Like everyone's kind of stepping up.

4:04:08It's been cool to see. I think that tight end room is definitely bringing the juice coach. He's got him going. And I'm excited to see what they do. Yeah, he's still like you know, right? You feel like you're the number one quarterback. You approach practice. The mindset wise, we have how do you go about that? Because obviously it's still a competition. I'm just trying to be the best version of myself every single day. That's, that's all I'm trying to do. And, you know, whatever, whenever I get thrown in there, I'm going to go in there and make the best out of my reps and, you know, show this team that, you know, I'm, I'm going to fight for them and do everything that we need to do to win. That's all that matters to me. I just get me better and be in the best team I can be. This is the first year that the most and most guys were trying to see tricks and village and kind of talk to you guys more. For the rest of the LCS, you are in a new office. Has that been valuable? It's been awesome. Yeah, I think it was long overdue. I think, you know, we've had these guys that have ton of knowledge. You know, and have all these weird rules that they couldn't coach. But now being able to, you know, have Riley and Billy and Coach Kelly and Coach Day all coaching us.

4:05:13We got really two quarterback coaches on either field when we're doing like two spot like it's invaluable. And I think Billy's been awesome for the room. You know, I think Riley, Arkansas, some really good things. Obviously Coach Kelly and Coach there, you know, some of the best in the, in the country, you know, I developed me quarterbacks and, you know, the coaching that we're getting is awesome. And I think having the analyst be able to be out there on the field has been really big and long overdue. Well, tips that there is no front line. There's a point you guys are looking for. We're talking all the rest. And what point would it be helpful to know who the starter is and then be able to get those reps to be the leader more important and I think it's a dream. Yeah, you know, I wish I could say I don't really know. And you know, that's not up to me. That's not my decision. I am, I'm just going to be myself, you know, keep fighting to be the best version of myself every single day and, you know, try to make the, make the most out of my reps and show this team that, you know, I'm going to, I'm going to give them my all.

4:06:16And that's all I can do, man. And then we're just going to keep competing, keep making each other better and have fun. Coach, you're passing. You feel like a different pastor, you work in a state of law. Yes, I do. I think I've, I've tweaked some things in my mechanics and, you know, I think the coaching that I'm getting here is not, not mechanic wise, but read wise and beat wise and, and all these different things. And, you know, I'm just, I'm getting a different, deeper level of coaching. And I ever have before. And, you know, I have a deeper understanding of the offense and what the defense is doing and, you know, my movement keys, my pre snap checklist, my O snap reads like everything's just been faster. And obviously, you know, my experience helps with that a little bit. But I think, you know, my work with my, with my quarterback coach has helped a lot Jeff Christiansen, you know, he's, he's helped me a ton. And, you know, I, I feel like I've just gotten stronger. And that's helped me a lot too. So I think I'm throwing the ball with a lot more confidence, throwing a ball a lot better. And a lot of that has to do with the coaching I've gotten. And, you know, that's a credit for those guys for, for getting me ready and, you know, making sure that, you know, I develop myself in the off season.

4:07:23And, you know, I've, I've become the best version of myself going into football. Thank you. Thank you guys. Thank you all. Appreciate it. For my whisper, you know, the quarterbacks they've had just the past five years, shown the kind of great numbers. And I just put a lot of things the right way. And I wanted to come to this offense because by hand, because my coach Kelly, you know, make adjustments to Ryan. You know, it's definitely helping you. You've been a lot of those years of your coaching. I had pretty much contact with them. And, you know, they weren't really, I, I knew, I knew that's nothing. Really, one of the things that Coach says is that you don't like to have your hand held. You can't process. Now, you, you play up in the age of a lot of time in football. What is it about you to drive and you want that much pressure? I'll say, you know, in high school, I had a coach that, you know, he was giving me a lot of responsibility. And I, he would, you know, put a lot of, a lot of responsibility on me, make, make, make, make, and so on me. And so I just, you know, I want to do the best for Ryan to be. And take, take the need to feel it, do things the right way. And I'll just, do things right.

4:08:29I love watching Joe Burrow. You know, he makes adjustments to Ryan. He's a really good decision maker. I like Justin Herbert, but I have Charger Svance. I've watched him play on some of those bad men. I'll just, you know, give a decision maker as soon as I can. I'll make these mistakes. I would say I'm a little bit more quiet, but I'm working on the whole side. You know, a coach takes trying to get the people, the whole computer out there with the guys that I need my knowledge. I'm just trying to do that. That's why, that's why I confidence, that's why I confidence in your ability to play. I know it's a lot of fun. I actually, I think I've only been here once in a year and a half since I love him. Really good food, good places to be, hang out with friends. I think I've visited maybe Freshman or Softman. Yeah, just for the camper and visit, just to see what's all of these things. He's really good at having him.

4:09:29I know he's only a few days, but being in the Alabama program, especially as they prepared for a football plan front, what did you take away from that short period of time in the course? Yeah, it was really good with the coach of recent, they were coaching players hard. And I saw the work he takes to get to the playoffs and then coming here, to see the other guys putting in the work and throughout the winter. I've seen our older guys and older leaders putting in the work and then showing them the happenings. How much from a relationship did you have with Air, obviously? He had been committed. You come in, you're both Freshman. What was it like before and what's your relationship side? We didn't have much relationship prior. We mentioned that in 2011. I knew each other a little bit. And then come in here, you know, we're back room, everyone here is really close. So we're all pushing each other to be better. We're all taking push points from each other trying to be better. I hope so. I hope so. I hope you might describe it in a bit. I'm expecting you. I would say we were caught by surprise.

4:10:29Come back from the game. It was a little bit high spirits because of the team journey. I don't know, it was high-five. How did you feel when you were feeling on that? You were just like, you were just on the right foot. You were just like, you were just on the right foot. You were trying to go full back. There was definitely a lot of emotions, but I'm not family lean on it. I helped me through it in my life. I was in a big relaxation. I'm not here and I'm like, you know, you're more, but I'm not here. I'm not here. I'm not here. I have a true question. What do you think is the best way to get out of the crowd? Yeah. I can't really explain how that happened to me. I'm just really trying to develop. I'm a big coach, a close coach today. I can have a great quarter of my course. I'm a big coach, close coach Kelly. I just want to develop and run the offense when they want it. I'm just going to take the coach and play some of the trash. I'm going to be a little bit too close. So, I think that's a great question for you. I'm not a big partner, but what do you think? What about your games that you can try to get in the balance before you?

4:11:31I think that I can be a really good decision maker for the offense and someone who would be absolutely never-confident. That's my question. A game called you in the midst of your play. Is that an actual game? No, it's a game that I'm not going to play. That's a big question. That's just about the moment I'm in a decision, right? I think it's kind of a lot of things. I was always around football. My boat was a quarterback at Penn. So he used it quarterback-knit when I was in high school. And I was at football and he's pretty good at basketball. So I've always been around football. And then I just been at high level off in his high school. And just really just had a lot of that. You do one more. Thank you. Who's your favorite titan? Packard. What are you saying? I have tasted fireball. I love it. I'm a pepper-sauce. I'm a pepper-sauce. Fireball is perfect. I just keep it like this. It's going to show. And so from a coaching standpoint, yeah, it feels a lot better when you're not looking around like, oh, hell. You put your right hand down there.

4:12:32Now I can say we had the sickness going back around. I was like, you just slide out, slide in. Hey, we're going to, you're going to two platoon and go both cards today. You got a coach. And that was good for both parties. There's a coach who we can still practice and then for the kids, getting really good reps out of it. How much does it... You can't just use fake ones. I don't know why you can put reps in. You can just use it. It's sort of psychology. Yeah, just, just, yeah, just flip the calendar of an offensive line unit anyway. You're going to take the criticism. I think the maturity of these guys is probably what sounded or showed with Donovan. I wasn't over there, but like... You had to hold his tongue. Yep. Okay, that's our position. That's who we are. That's who you want to coach this position or play this position, like. And you're going to take those. So I think maturity and the growth of those guys understanding what they need to do and why they need to do it. It's going to pay dividends when we get on the field and start playing in the games. We're playing more and continue to play more,

4:13:32like linemen and not lines on a page. I think as young guys and new guys you get in, you're kind of like, I put a half. Oh, I got burned. I'm going to go get the burn. Terrible. Terrible. No blocking you. I don't want to block you. You're right. I don't want to block you. You can block me. Okay. Okay, keep getting. Thanks guys. But just trying to not screw it up or get there, figuring it out, you know, schematically or whatever. We're now the ownership and... We're going to burn. And this is how we're getting here. And this is the technique I'm using. That's showing off a lot of that. And I can say that starts playing through because we're not. You're not blocking a pop up them. Like we do pods. We do individuals. Larry's guys. And you got good on good. And it's showing. And that's the positive. And it's worth. There's a coach now. I'm sending something like that. It's going better about it because we're doing it. And they're doing it because they understand it. And I'm not just saying, I'm a line on the page. I got to go back to those guys. You know, you mentioned Larry's guys. How much is it almost shining a light?

4:14:32If you see a weakness on your line going against those guys. I would think it would expose it pretty well. You get a good read on what you have. Yeah, it's another proof though. When you're in a matchup game, Brian talks about this all the time. It's you versus you. If you don't take the right step. If you don't communicate or get the right fit to the right identification, then really good teams and really good players are going to take advantage of that. If you give them something that way. So you're playing you. So for us to answer your question, yeah. They expose like, why did I get beat right there? Did he beat me? Or did I give it to him? And he took it. And then Larry's guys can do the same. And all we get at whatever the technique may be on a zone player or a gap player, whatever it may be. And we hit something big. He can watch us say, hey, did you miss their fit? Did they miss their hands? So that good on good that we're getting to go. It's going to expose a lot of things. Not necessarily how good you are. But when you don't play as good as you are, if that makes sense. Hey, that's my good general question. But how did you see more, I guess, recruiting approach, which is the most change over the person in the team?

4:15:36It's still all about, in my mind, or my like, the evaluation. Like you have to be a guy that can come here and grow and perform and play. The changing has really been with the NIO landscape. And so figuring out what that piece really is, how vested and how far you have to be in that, what's their priorities. So I think that's always, that's going to be a fluid thing. But at the end of the day, like, you know, I'm sound boring and cliche, right? But like if a kid loves football, it wants to be great, it wants to get developed, it wants to be around and play against Larry's guys, and those guys in practice. And we feel like we've evaluated them through camp or through tape, and we've offered those guys, and we want to go get those guys. Is that 40, is that 60, is that 90? I mean, that's, that's all far evaluation of what we have. So from a, you know, the game football has a change for recruiting change, yeah, and all that. But you still got to take guys that you can go and develop. Because that day one ready made guy in the offensive line set, point amount if you're finding for me, because there's a few far between. You see a roster full with, you know,

4:16:36five stars in the fighter scene, quarterback, corner, whatever. And it seems like there's been a little bit of a struggle to get those hot guys to the surface. Those hot guys, do you feel like your approach with NIL has a lot of it? Do you feel like it's working? Do you feel like the pitch that will hide is going to be here? Yeah, because we're not done yet. I mean, you know, keep your head on the swivel here. I mean, December the long way away. And the weekends coming up soon. And, you know, where guys are, where they're getting recruited, what position before. I mean, that's what we have to do. That's my job. That's coach's job as we go together. It's like evaluating guys that we feel can come here and develop and play and help us to continue to win. And so, yeah, stars matter. Share my wife could point out. That's a, that's a really good guy, right? But as I said, those, that pool lineman, is not as big as some of the other. I mean, we shouldn't go get him. It doesn't mean we're not working to go get those guys. And like I said, it doesn't mean that we're done either. That's a long way to December too. So, how do you turn this thing up before a question? Yes, I'll just be smart.

4:17:36There's one super star guy that's going to start fight line or it's hard to really get this to be a place where you're getting those guys in the absolute right now. Yeah, I mean, I think you just look at the recent history all the way through or all the stickers on the wall and there, I mean, you know, yeah, we had Paris. He was national five star guy, right? But then we had other two other draft picks there that the one was in a five star guy, right? Luke was in a five star guy, good players. And they got developed. And they know those guys before. I got here all the guys on the wall. I mean, yeah, that's, you'd love to go get all of those guys. But, do they fit the next up round, guys? So, the four star guys. Are they really a four star? Are they really fair? Do they really want to do that? From a pipeline online? No, you just look on the wall in the room. You've seen all those guys that have come from all different levels. How would you say you're the evaluation style? When you're dealing with some of the people wanting to hear

4:18:36before they even play the game of the junior, I needed offer from all of the days. It seems like the process is just kind of plausible. It's a way of being about a valuation right? And it's about a touch in the bottom. In cases, but how much harder do that make you believe? When you're looking at a kid who's gotten the size you've been that you're looking for, but maybe the film isn't there, maybe the camp performance wasn't what you wanted to see. How do you get him to understand what you're looking for? Yeah, I think you got to feel through the relationship of what the kid, maybe the relationship with the coach, and just being frank and honest with him. You know what I mean? I'm not smart enough to tell this guy one thing, this guy the other and circle back, and all of a sudden you come back and it's like, what was the message you gave here? Just trying to be as straight and communicative as you can. I still don't think though, you get into early junior year first two or three games, which we're going to do on guys that we felt like right there you needed to see. That's when the next wave of offers and recruiting stuff goes into. If the kids just looking for a check mark on the internet,

4:19:38yeah, I've probably failed at that my entire career early on until you know that they're a bug eye. To be clear, use of amount of pop up dummy, can I have a small upgrade? You? Yeah, I would love to block you, Bern. With one leg or both, which you left? Just the same thing, just the same thing. I'm trying to make this do. Got you. You got three guys. Last question for coach. That they all have. Twenty-four starts. We've got Josh, he's a cryo, he's dad, and he's 16, and he got one. He's going to have 12 and have nothing. Where do you throw the screens? Show up, let's see if you can watch us. Game day, the doubt is out. It could be, depending on the day, like you're in the dull germs in the grind of camp, practice 12, 13, 14. That veteran guy that kind of grabs the guys like fellas, we've been here, let's go. This is the Lord's top, we've got to pick it up, we've got a doll. Could be in a situational field. It's an hour, it's like, hey, it's, we're going to third down period.

4:20:38Well, it's not just another play. Hey, it's just third down. Now they come over walls, their butts in, watch the picks, watch the twists, whatever the batters may be. I think it'll show them in the games. When we hit the first real adversity through whatever game, whatever quarter or whatever drive that shows up, then that's the next time I'm going to show up, because as you said, there's gamesmanship there. They've been in there, and they know now it's not the first time. I'm like, whoa, what's happening? Hey, this is happening. Here's how we get through it. I'm excited. I'm super excited. There's nothing that you think you can do. I'm just glad that you think that you guys put this manifest into the last period with a frame of center two examples. Obviously, I don't know. Like, when you go through the queue room, it's an all-in-one and you're going to be in the queue room. Yeah, you just have a veteran experience guys. You know, I mean, you have Matt there, played a lot of ball. Yeah, Donnie was coming into it, but then yeah, you're replacing the three new guys. You know, one coming from across the country, and another two guys that were coming into it. So yeah, I mean, experience helps the time. I'm curious to hear what you've said. I've started this many games, which we've played this many thousand reps.

4:21:40I've started this many games. I've had this many reps in the red zone, or this many in it. Whatever situation it may be. Right tackle, my freshman year. You know, six, three red tackle, trying to block, to start it was fun. But going to guard, you know, obviously it helps you drafts sock and everything like that. But, you know, you don't just have to ball. That's pretty sick. You get both hands back. That's been kind of interesting. I know what kind of like at the end of spring a little bit when I was going in with her. I literally didn't know how to use my right hand for a while. I come out of the ball. But obviously we've developed them. We're good with that. So it's been a good experience. I know like me, Luke, you know, take as well. I'll play some right, play some right guard. So I ask you new questions, asking Donnie questions. I mean, I decided to ball. I don't know. I love it. I mean, I just love playing football. So I'm good with whatever. So I'm good. What's the difference with Chip Kelly is the office coordinator right now, but you've noticed with the run game, what do you feel is different?

4:22:41We run the rock. We pound the rock, man. It's isn't really fun this year. What does that mean? When you say that, what pound the rock? What does that mean? You're vernacular. I just think the way we run out of the ball and the scheme is a really implement this year. It's been very, very difficult for teams to combat that. I think the amazing offensive minds of Coach Kelly and Coach R. I think they've come together and made some really, really fun plays. Not only, obviously, like really good scheme, but there's some cool plays in there as well. I don't know if we've loved to run. I remember my freshman year and last year, our defense has been number one defense in the country. And now we've been able to really not, obviously, we're not going to beat him up or anything like that. We've been able to move the ball a little bit, so it's been fun seeing that and seeing the guys really get into it. And I think Coach Kelly has been awesome and effective. He's a very open-minded coach.

4:23:41What kind of stuff he tries. So we'll be reading the script or reading whatever we're like, this is what we're going to run this up to this. He's like, okay, it hits like 40 yards. And this is the coolest thing ever. So I'm really excited for this year. And the year one should be two. All right, Carson, thank you for coming in. Thank you, Carson. Yes. You're welcome. Thanks, Rick. Thanks, Carson. Thanks for having us. Yeah, no, I got a little good foot. A little good footer, yeah. Is that true? Yeah. Amazing. Thank you Rick. This is a quick question. Yeah. Thank you, Rick. Thank you. I think we've treated high-ends and too many backs have a formation today. Packer will be in the full-backing situation. So there's a lot of different things you can do in this world, a little bit of a tribute to Coach Hayes and then what he means is for Joey Kauffman. Columbus Dispatch over to the left. Chip, as you look back, and even your two months, 15 spring classes, do something you feel best about when you've been able to accomplish the summons? Well, I don't have a conversation anything, because I can take a snap. But I think the most impressive thing since I've been here is how we've used to be

4:24:44closest for both teams. Some programs talk about a brother, but this is really a brother. Our practices, as we talked about how our defense is, they're highly competitive, but they're not from that. And those guys really work very, very well together, both the whole line of the D-line and the second-year-of-the-receivers. The competition is a relatively the best there is in the country, and that makes you better. But I think sometimes competition, no guys can lash out and get really combated on them. And I would send the fight quicks out of the fight birds out. We're trying to accomplish the other problem. I think the way these guys cooperate and work together as a group is a special bond. I think you're even going to need to tend to the closest team and the most connected teams are ones ahead of you. Over to the right here. Andy Baxter, Letterman Rump, Chip, obviously, has been on a talk about Jeremiah, but Matt Gauss, the big return of this group, he kind of provided everyone what he can do. Today, what's it been like working with him and what kind of bucket can you meet for your guys? Good point. And Matt Gauss, you're buying me and the other 14 back sessions of what he can do, and especially in J. J. Zoologicaly town, for the player also.

4:25:45But I think all of the whole current updates and really good things watching him in this group, and for all of them, I'm actually with the offensive line. I came to work with mine, so I had no opinions for him, not that I really just buy it, I just deserve him, but I think that what I'm actually going to do is really special. And I think there's a bunch of guys in there. And again, you have to play multiple games. After the regular season is over, you're going to make sure you're going to get debt like that. And the fact that it's the feel a little bit comfortable right now, that we get some times in there that can make some plays with the player. And that really dictates how people are going to defend you. So you've got a couple of really good running bets. So, really, a low-to-boxer, really, a low-to-boxer, and they go to guys who want to want coverage, but it's a core of that responsibility to decipher that and get them all to those bets. Or do they have less of double coverage? They have less of double coverage, and now it's a little bit of that. A low-to-boxer you can run the ball, so having too many weapons is a good problem to have.

4:26:45Second world at Pat Murphy, 24-7 sports. We've talked a lot of that thing, the quarterbacks maybe by the start of the month. And some of the younger guys, what have you seen from them? We've got not seen more of them today, and we probably have what's your assessment of them as they come to getting this? I always am so impressed with young guys that enroll early in watching how they get acclimated and what they do. You look at Julian and Aaron and JJ. They should be in the hot, much like at their ice pool, and they're out here playing for 80,000 people. And they've really progressed when you watch them at meetings and nothing to them, and they interpret. Basically, the whole concept here is where we throw them in the deep end, and see if they can swim. We didn't maybe anything. We don't put the install in with, hey, you guys are install. We're already install. This is where the older players, and you guys go set the kitty table, and we're just going to do the really simple things with them. They get it all, and the more they can digest, the more when you're in a road, when you're checking for understanding,

4:27:49and asking questions, and they can step back to you, the more confidence you have, when they get in there with the place that you can call for. Those guys have been impressed. They're still learning. They were the guys today that were kind of looking around, and say, well, there's plenty of that. That's people here, along with the coordinate of the quarterback coach, because I was kind of looking at them. I'd actually never been in the stadium, so yesterday when we had our 14-packed seniors, so I played Ohio State lunch when I was at Oregon, but that was in the Rose Bulls' High. I'd never been in the stadium until yesterday, so I caught myself right into the stadium today, looking around and saying, 80,000 per spring game as a person. Time for just a few more folks over here, so the right Dylan Davis, Dylan, is that given what you just done about throwing them into the deep end? What stood out to most of you about joy and progression through 15 practices, and where he is, and what you guys have out of spring? Julian is a very fast processor. He really thinks very, very quickly when he's doing that. He makes really quick decisions. He doesn't stick on it, and really takes it from wrestling,

4:28:53and any season, he's really well-formed for a young player, and not having exposed a lot of college defenses, and especially what Jim does. Jim can make a young person who will not cry with some of the stuff he does, but I never saw that with Jules, and it's been impressive his ability to retain and image AJ, the compliment I would say, if you got here, and you didn't know what class they were, you wouldn't say that there was much compression in terms of how they picked things up. Sometimes, fresh and accurate, fresh, but the guys who are special, they don't act like fresh, they act like football players, and those of you guys that are on the campus. Far left, Camden T. Robinson, the athletic. You on top of the refreshment, and James people just say, I don't know where I'm going to say that. You talk about how deep you need to be in this air, college football, but as you search for Army 3, what did you see from then today, and what has there been in life in the business spring?

4:29:55Yeah, James really flashed early for me, not knowing again. It's just that don't worry about what the background is, where they're from, who they are. This guy, this stars, this guy, that stars, they're all black eyed, and just how they do it, and I think James has got a really good field of vision, peaking at things. My thought's saying that it's really good things today. TC is another guy who really came along during the spring, and we're constantly talking in our staff meetings about that. We're very cognizant of the fact that the class situation has changed, so you have to develop that, you know, you could maybe have a parents' fair, it was what everybody says, but I think you may have to have one of them. You're talking about 16-17 games. You're really going to be tested, and I was really happy with how well you're going to go. So if you have come along, you're in the 15th training sessions, over time. I hope you're the right teammate, Tim May podcast. Thank you, Jerry. You have not owned podcast? Yeah. This guy's all at the end next to the next day. You're not a kid.

4:30:55He's more a kid than a kid. He was also a juicy, you know, the other name. Definitely. It's not just the last one, it's the hot one. It's hot one. Yeah. Just do quit. Everyone, do you feel compelled to let your scorebacks know where they stand? You know, it's coming up to you, you know, to me. Where's that, you know, meaning your mind? That holds the time of the staff and visiting me. You know, I mean, he does an unbelievable job of calling her as understanding where they fit and what the picture is and what they want to do. This is, you know, we're not going to come back. But when we do it after every day, they know where they spend our first five hours to do it. The three, after four, we greet everything. They're getting constant feedback in terms of where we are. And then after 15, when she had to pay, but we can't do it unless you watch the film. And you can really look at the things. Because you may see something when you're on a sideline. You know, why did you make that decision? I couldn't really see if you would say if you were to be well. You know, I understand why you made that decision.

4:31:56So, you know, we're meeting as well. And that's always been the method. So this week during, you know, between Monday through Friday, we're all scheduled. No one's going to be ready to greet you. So I have to that more well. I mean, consider every position. You know, offensive line. You're offensive line. My ever safety is never going to hurt anybody. Sometimes they're positioning, which is, you know, where they fit. And when you see them. When you feel pressure with the transfer portal, you know, you've been ahead guys for a long time. Is that on your mind to use the help towards where? Yeah, I think it's on our side. And I don't think it's pressure. But I think it just opens up to communication. And everybody knows what your evaluation was to the training sessions we had. Guys, we got to have, we got real quick. The last two questions. Dan Hope and then Rob Aller. When do you feel like you need to have a starting quarterback named by? And what are the things you're going to be looking for between now and then and then in the tournament, do that guys need to be? Moving between now and whatever, then we're not allowed as coaches to go back out in practice.

4:32:59We're doing in college football. You get 15 training sessions in the end. And the obviously, we're going back to working with Mick in the way from Kevin Baker getting faster, getting stronger. They'll have organized activities themselves. They do a really good job of that. But once there's a football out, like we're not allowed to be there to evaluate and be obsessed. So they're really from a football standpoint on their own until August. So you always want to do it earlier. But I also believe every time I've been involved in this, is that it kind of happens organically and authentically. Because the players are not. You say that we're going to be in a jowl. And they all think it's 10. They know. They're under lock-in every day. Players understand who they feel is the guy. And most of the time, the decision is very obvious. You know what I'm just saying? This is what we are with it, you know. But that timetable thing, I don't, I can't give you an exact timetable on that.

4:34:02Rob. Chip, I'm talking about you. But typically, your experience you've done, you've been like Tim set a long time. How long does it take for the game to slow it down for a young 2B? I think it depends on the individual. I've had some kids. We were early, you know, we were like wow. Marcus Murray always like that. Remember, if it be a second practice, he got to the fifth reading, the progression of it throughout the year, and it was the game. And I asked him why I do it. I asked why, so it's one of our shenanigans. And so, why did you do that? Because I don't know what we call that the offense, but there was like a lot of guys up in there. And it didn't seem like there was anybody over there. But for him to process it, that guy was right. He came back the other day, and whether that was cover 6th, the other day, I mean, I didn't know where you guys come from, but it all happens differently. I've got guys that for two years, you would, they're really struggling. And then the light bulb goes off and you would blow up. They got it, so everybody's different.

4:35:04We're expires. Our job in the evaluation process is to identify those learning styles. They kind of learn, they have an auditory learner. Do they learn what I feel? Is it more a fewer guy? A more film guy, you know, it's all different. And I think we have to keep hoping to probably, for us as coaches, that's the challenge too, is what is the best learning style, and how can we do that? Because education basically is just a transportation knowledge. But it really doesn't matter what I know, what I know, what I know, what I know is what they know. That's always kind of what we're working on to study and think about, kind of where we are, and how much can they handle them, and then how much is too much? Because this may be a great play. I agree 100%. But if you don't feel too bad, then why is it in? And that's this whole feeling of process that we're all learning, also what I think. And all that says that identity, so the coaches really running quarterbacks. And it's something you always sort of lean toward, or is it your by your case by case,

4:36:06what advantages do you like about it? Because all your guys can run a little bit. Yeah, I think a running quarterback causes problems for events. So when plays, right now, the unscheduled plays, if you just go back to the recent Super Bowl, on that last hard to two big plays from a home's run, potential homes and not the runner-ups, any not calling the design in quarterback runs for the pad. But when the defense matches up and plays two men in terms of their bags in the quarterback world, maybe the best decision is to take off. The second one is the number one, he makes quarter. A lot of guys don't want to go on the hook side. And there's time to react and understand if you do a run in the quarterback, when we talk about the best ability, the best ability is availability. You're not long on your shoulder to take people on, but we are always looking for quarterbacks that have the ability to run. We're not looking for running backs that you've got the problem. So you're not going to see us 20 times a game and we're running the quarterback. There are people that run off at six titles that are really successful with it.

4:37:07But with this group, we have not that's not. Now they can't hurt you. The feet were lifted when he was in case they'd, you know, obviously, they don't took off a couple of times today. They air took off a couple times today. Lincoln's a really, really good athlete. Julian can run, but, you know, we're not calling the design in quarterback runs for the year. We're not going to see, you know, like the tremendous amount of respect for the countries and the latest in the year. The straight T as far as you go, we are not going single way. So we are not going to snap it and run the quarterback. I saw a quarterback power itself. But it is, it's another weapon, you know, we do. It also keeps defense as long as, you know, three defense fans. You have to continue to mend in the quarterback, closing the games on the edge, and he's getting the first down. Well then the defense of that has to stay outside and keep taking the quarterback. And he has to go all out and he end up a lot. Sometimes I know running in our quarterback really is a blocker. Use your response for defending with the defenders cheating and fitting, you know, the run, and then his responsibility is to make the defense be honest. And that's really, er, did that a couple times today. And we had a block that's safely sticking its face in there.

4:38:09So we're going to take off from around the edge. What happens in the next pet defense is white. And we're going to get through it and it will change the end of the block for right now. Coach, thank you so much for your time and thank you for being a bug guy. All right, thanks. Thank you. So maybe 42 whatever against young staff state. I'd be so upset coming out of the game. But seeing how violent this game is from this perspective, now you have to say, hey, okay, not only within games, can we keep guys fresh, right? But can we do that so that when you get to the last few games in the season that act that are the big ones, right? The ones that you're judged off of, when you get to the game, are we healthier? And I think that's, it's kind of a both, a both-hand, right? So I'm still confident with five guys and that's going to be a week to week. You know what I mean? Like these guys know, I think honestly, who starts should be week to week? If you display during the week of practice that you're locked in and somebody else has a bad mental week, well, I can't reward you with starting if you have six mental errors during the week. You know what I mean? Just because you started last week.

4:39:09So I think it's got to be that iron sharpens, iron constant competitions through the whole fall. That was something that Jake was going to do with the player kind of a G. As he just alluded to, but is that part of which one has to drive you then? Was it driving you then? You just assumed that was kind of the case when you played anyway. I always felt when I was here that they were trying to out-root me, which is the reality, right? Yeah. Which is why it prepares you so well for the National Football League. That's why Ohio State prepares you so well for the League, because now it's like they're trying to out-drat you. And so I used that as fuel, but I also thought firsthand, you know, there was a season where it was John Kerr, Marcus Freeman, certain guys rotating week to week. And so I thought like, should it fit to happen to them? It could happen to me. So I just tried to be a certain way in practice. Like I told the guys all the time, you have to control the things that take no talent. You have to eliminate all the loves. Like if you loaf on the field, you're a traitor. Like you should just go play for the other team. Like you can't be coaching effort. And then you can't have mental errors. Because if you have a mental error, then you can't trust you.

4:40:09So those are the two things I always have the player. I was like, all right, you're not going to catch me loafing. And you're definitely not going to catch me not knowing what I'm supposed to do. I might get beat, and that's inevitable. It's football, everyone got scholarship, right? But those two things you can control every single day. What's the next step in the summer? It's crazy. I think it's just, you know, we haven't done like any of my series. You know, we know you can tackle and all that. But I think it's just the repetitive grind of a football game from in the box, the constant. And he's been, he's been willing so far, you know what I mean? As far as his hand placement has been good, even more on the strike. He's tough. So it's just continuing to have him challenged to, there's plays right now where he's seeing it from the first time from the will backer. So the next time he sees it, maybe throw catch tackles at the intersection. You know what I mean? Because he's seen it before from that perspective. And everything he's seen before this has been from top down off the shelf, right? So now it's dropping back, that'll drive him.

4:41:10So he's made great progress and I'm really happy with how son he's done. James, look at recruiting. It seems like it's going really well for you. Obviously you can't talk about specific recruits, but just overall how you feel like that's going in and are you enjoying your food? I am. I am enjoying it. I think it's fun to build relationships and get to know so many different types of kids, you know? Ohio State presents opportunity, right? And so many different ways. You're not going to get developed better anywhere else in the country. You have the largest fan base, largest alumni, and it makes you the opportunity everywhere, right? So you try to just explore, like explain your passion for the school that did so much for you, you know, especially being an out of state kid, not being formal Ohio. And then realizing how much Ohio State changed my life. And so now you communicate that to other young kids who kind of see it and try to tell them the vision, like where you can get to. And I think the fun thing for me is that most of the kids I'm recruiting are way more athletic than I ever was.

4:42:15So it's like I tell them if I can the only way I survived in the NFL eight years was the fact that I had football intelligence, like I knew where I was going. And so now if I can impart that information on kids who are extremely athletic, well now you're not you got something special, you know what I mean? How much of you guys have already talked about long season and the need to play more guys? Well, I think yeah, you're going to have to have depth. That's just reality, right? It's a longer season. There's more games and there's no excuse to have a place like here. Like if you're all I'm playing with a maybe a guy who was third or fourth, that doesn't matter. You know, like you got to be ready to go. So I think depth is crucial at all of the vision because injuries are going to happen. There's part of football, you know, you never want to wish it upon anyone and you're certainly not. But it's just you can't be naive to think that you're just going to have every single starter healthy for the whole season. You talked about your mentality as a player and then you're recruiting different players than you were.

4:43:20How do you, how do you marry that when they made that? I have the same mentality that you need is what you want them to have. Well, you figure that out when you get to know them. And there are certainly some kids that you start to recruit to where you see like, you know what? Ohio State might be too big. It might be too big for them. You know what I mean? And so it's not for everybody. You have to want to come in and compete against the best and realize that you have to win every single game and be the best in the world of what you do. That's the expectation that Ohio State. And that's certainly not for everyone. And that's okay. But you have to through the process kind of find out who has that mentality, who really craves football. You know, like who craves football versus a lot of the other fluff that kind of comes with it? Who craves ball? Because when they crave football, then the other stuff will take care of itself, right? And we'll just keep getting better and better and better if they want to be the best. Two more questions for game. Yeah, that's, I mean, that's, I think that's your job as a recruiter is you got to figure out. What's the mindset of the kid? And are they, are they serious about football?

4:44:20And you have to talk to the people that are around them and you got to figure out how to talk to coaches. You just got to try to figure out like who loves ball and the NFL, they do the same thing, right? Now they're attending the massive amounts of money and they're saying, okay, we're going to get this person money at the change their motivation or they still love balls. So now it means in college, it's the same thing. Like who actually wants to be the best or who just likes the attention that comes with playing football? James, I've found out if you already talked about it, but can you tell a little bit of the elevations from our bell from end of the class? Obviously, missing time last year was the injury, but where he's at now versus the expectation that you had to move this way? Our bell, I mean, it's shown a lot of progress. You know, most importantly, you know, mentally with the playbook and everything. I think our bell last year, there was a couple things, right? There was a lot of injuries on the D line and camp. You know, he moved to end for a little bit and then we brought him off the ball and then he had an injury and he kind of missed some time. He wasn't an early mid-year, you know, so he comes in right in the summer and so he missed some reps there.

4:45:22So the see where he's at right now is extremely impressive. And for a guy of that size and that much power and his ability to run, he's a special athlete. And so our bell has had a good spring. And we've got to continue to learn all the little things. And as you go, right, like week one, week two, you start seeing new schemes, new schemes, things build. And it becomes kind of a lot. He's the guy who continues to comb through it all because athletically, you know, he's one of the most gifted guys that we have in the room. I know, and I probably make sure he's put my foot back in. What has changed the time that you've been recruited to now that you're winning today? Like, are there other mental differences you've noticed in your home? No, I think it still comes down for the most part. Like, NIL is certainly an aspect for some. For some, it could be the most important thing. It's always a factor. But I think you still just need to find out who are the kids that love football and they want to be developed. And it's about the relationship to an extent. Like, a relationship gets you to the final stretch.

4:46:23For some kids, I don't know, I might be the thing that pushes them over the top. I mean, I don't know. Like, every kid is so different, right? I try to view it as you're just building relationships. And are you going to get a young man to trust you to develop them? And to not only the player that they want to be, but the person that they want to be in the future? And can you convince mom and dad that you're the right person to do that? You know what I mean? So I think one of the things that is helpful is my playing experience. I think, you know, when you've played and you've done it, and the drills that you're doing, you know that they work. You're not going to waste your time on stuff that doesn't work. And then the fact that, you know, I am blessed to be at my alma mater. You know, so there's no sense of trying to leave here. You know, and the question I get a ton is, what do you see yourself in five years? I'm like, where I'm sitting? It's my alma mater. You know, my kids love it in Columbus. Obviously, I love Ohio State. So I think those are things that can kind of be in the band. Okay, but I know you've been working with, you know, kick off and put the team as well.

4:47:24What's that that's like for you in your home? You're getting involved with that. Yeah, it's awesome. Maybe I love it because it gives you an opportunity to coach the whole team. You know what I mean? Like special teams in a spot where the whole team probably minus the quarterbacks, right? Is all in one team room, in one meeting room. So you get to actually directly impact other positions and just your own. And I think it also gives, it gives a little bit of urgency to your own room. Like when you're in there every single time, you better be making an impact on punks if you're a linebacker. You better be making an impact on kick return or kick off, kick off return, punks return all those things. You better be making an impact, right? Because your coach is in there all the time. So it's been nice and there's a lot of stuff that I think our coaches have done to kind of push that that sense of team when you're in special teams that we're in every position matters. Jerry, is someone who's been in BNFL? What do you think? What BNFL is doing to be kicked off now? And even if that's like, it could be good for college. I mean, the thing that's things that takes away like the surprise on time, you know what I mean?

4:48:26But all these rules are changing so much for the safety of the game. I mean, I think it's only a matter of time before it trickles down. It seems like everything's trickled down. So we'll see, as of right now, we'll keep things going the way they are. All right, James, thank you. Yeah. Thanks, guys. Thank you, guys. Everyday. So. Oh, I mean, we had this finisher at the end of practice where I had to make five in a row and going all the way back to 50. It was actually the people who kept to end it. And yeah, I had to make five in a row where we were running. And so we got it. We ran, but we learned one. So I did one time. Yeah. I know it's kicking you to the short-term. I'm kicking the fisherman that way. You were normal. That's why I said. Yeah, I feel a little bit. You know, you always been a performer in those kind of moments.

4:49:27And, you know, I felt like I got the team down, but at the same time, I knew that those guys had confidence in me and actually talking with my teammates, Jack and GTE, and those kind of guys really got around me. But as a kicker, you kind of just got to wipe it clean and go to the next play. But, yeah, you definitely want to make those kicks. Is that something you had to process? Like, how deep is out here? Or is it just something that you got over making? It's something you have to get over mid-game as a kicker. You can't let their last kick affect you. So just trying to get through it and get through the game. And I knew I could have made that kick. I mean, it's just one of those ones that got away from you. But you always look forward to the next one and you always have to correct your mind and get ready for that. I'd probably say the same as last year. I feel just as confident as I did last year, even though I didn't get too many attempts from deep to show that. But I still feel just as confident as last year.

4:50:2755, 60. Yeah, right around there. Right in there. Yeah. That's every kicker's story. That's every kicker's story. I mean, you saw the guy from FSU a couple weeks ago. That's my buddy, Ryan Fitzgerald. Really, really great kicker. But, everybody wants that opportunity to show everybody what you can do. What did you ask him? What did you mean from year to year? Trying to become more consistent always. You can always become more consistent. You're going to miss every once in a while. But just trying to limit the mistakes and the misses that you do have. Just so that you can become as perfect as possible. I guess it's the way I would put it. I mean, the standard is the standard here. Even we didn't look up to it last year. So you got to correct it and get better. What is that consistent season? What works? It's a lot of things. It's a ball contact. It's confidence in your teammates. It's trusting that the ball is going to be there when it's there. It's getting more down the field on your follow through. It's not falling through straighter.

4:51:27Yeah, that's something I really want to tell us, but I'm going to be a straighter this past off season. A lot of my balls are going left towards the end of the year. So I had to correct that. And some of you can't really correct it this season. You want to mess with it. But yeah, I corrected that this all season. Coach, is Coach Dave saying he's going to have a little bit of a special sense now? Like, you and your fellow players have increased the results on the international team? I don't have. And I really like it. I like Coach Davey and around the specialist and all the special teams. It's just was more involved. It feels of a higher importance this year. I think you guys saw that in the first game. He's done a great job. Him and Coach Kee's and Gunner Danners. They've done a really good job. So yeah, I feel I feel it. It's good. Mark, do you specifically feel now like where does that show up do you think you have a coach name and a higher coach? I think the fact that he's paying more attention to special teams. He's seeing the good things that we do. And so he has more confidence in us to put us out there and give guys like Joe a chance. He pays more attention to things like that.

4:52:28So it's better for us so that we can thrive in those situations that we didn't thrive in last year. And he has the ability to put us out there because his call is a final call. So yeah. With Joe and your coach, who you both can't always get, the guys who started Punder was also the starting point. Me and Joe got a lot of work over the off season to get him there. And it's not always who the starting point is. It's just the best that hold him. So we got the job. I'm really your gunner, Richon, second hero, and then being here exactly like you see, because I know I'm not sure. I mean me and Jon are like three best friends off the field. So we work a lot on stuff on the field and nobody's around. And so we've definitely built a good camaraderie between the guys and yeah, I love Jon. Great guy. How does it make a difference for you guys when you stay in the other position coaches? I want you to really look at these things. It just makes you feel like he has more confidence in you when he's putting you out there because he's watched it a lot more.

4:53:30I know for sure on the kickoff reps, he watches kickoff coverage all the time. He loves to see the guys running down the field. And we actually made that a really big point at the emphasis this past game to run through the goal lines. I joined my teammates running through the goal line. It was pretty fun. I'm not sure to help you guys, but now there's only their coaches in Rob and Gunner from the other side. Gunner was out there last year, but he couldn't give us coaching, critiquing on the field. But at halftime he would talk to us and Gunner played at BC. He was a long snapper, so he provides really good insight into kind of like a, I would compare him to like Brad Robinson, my freshman year, gives you good insight. It's kind of like a veteran guy. So like when, when things aren't going your way on the field or you're not playing up to the level that you want to, he's kind of there to calm you down and tell you like, hey, like, I've been there before, like the veteran guy even though he's a coach now. So yeah, it's very nice. What is last question you guys? Rob brings a lot. Man, he's, he's been having a coach. He brings a lot of pressure to it.

4:54:30He makes you feel that every kick really matters. He's really good. He definitely helps with the coverages. The covers has been much better this season than they were having to have the cover kick yet. But you can just tell from the guys running down, they're a lot more passionate about it. There's bigger emphasis on it. Thank you, Jake. Thank you. Thanks, guys. Thank you. It was just the first two weeks this season, yeah, like I just said that it probably was the best way to play. But it didn't take back from my want to be out there in the game. But you know, guys stepped up, competitive excellence, guys executed. And so now I'm just grateful to be back and doing what I can. It's just a frustrated player and a coach who knows what's best for him. I thought I was good to go and a lot of people told me I wasn't.

4:55:32I was like, what do you mean I'm fine? And then coach said, you know, talking off the cliff a little bit. But it's just trying to protect me for myself. You know, I've blessed with the opportunity to play a lot of ball this year. And so you're just like, look man, let's calm down for these weeks and we'll get you back after the buy. But I wasn't the most happy camper in the world for a good minute there. But it is what is reprintable. How stepped up was this play exactly? It was amazing. As a senior, I know I only have a limited amount of opportunities left to play in the horseshoe. So just running out of the tunnel, you know, I've never, never said I'd take the game for granted. But knowing that I like the number of times I have to do that, it's way to lean down, kind of way to lean on me. Those first few games. And so just playing the game to the highest levels, fast as I can, and just taking it all in in the moment. I've been moving back and forth Jackson, a couple of years ago, some more entries that way in your mind.

4:56:32He was like, what's in an August in the year? What kind of people did you want to come back? Maybe it didn't. I mean, when it happened, I've been lying to him, I've been thinking about the heated obfuces. But like, I was like, oh my gosh, what happened now? And it was kind of a moment of like, okay, how long is it going to take? And then everyone's like, as I am trying to do, we don't know, like, everyone's body heals differently. And so just trying to put good things in my body. So I heal as fast as I can, trying to get, like, out of the rest, doing everything to train, if done, and to do everything. Coach Ryan, Coach Day told me to do to try to heal as fast as I could, and we're about on the field. So there are moments of uncertainty. You definitely remember that, but everyone's feeling differently. You don't know what you're having on the field. And what do you think you're going to do? What are you feeling now? But the decision to come back is you're going to be doing the same thing about the hard and the first few ways.

4:57:34And then we have to be with that, to go and know what's going to be up. Yeah, I know. There are definitely moments of frustration. I'm not going to lie about that. But our training staff of, you know, Stu, Sello, Sean, Tyler, Karly Kelly always gave one there. They told me to trust the plan. They said that they've seen this type of thing happen numerous times. And they know that it's going to take a lot. But you're going to be going down the back of the field. And so it's, you know, thinking of it now, it's kind of funny. But in the moment, I was like, don't tell me that. But it's, you know, it is what it is. Coach, what do you think of? Awesome. I think it played great. You know, it's a competitive excellence that we talked about here, you know, making plans, you know, it was called and Austin, some of us called and he didn't look fantastic. You know, it's always great seeing young guys as sound old saying that. But awesome going out there and doing this thing. You know, we all know we could do it. There was not a doubt in my mind. He was going to go out there and show us the, but it was great seeing 67.

4:58:36You know, you know, you weigh to be in his ear, you know, lean up on those games. I don't know if it mean, you know, give him tips. What do you want, college? Yeah, I know I would, you know, make my voice known here and there, but he's already honest on his stuff. You know, I do like little new on things that I can't really like, like if he does this, he might do this because, learning from my mistakes, I was like, hey, like, he can do this so you don't make the same mistake I do. But Austin's a fantastic athlete, you know, he's strong as not. And so he did fantastic doing what he does. Well, the team that you hit as much time between, you know, who's ever in your little malony and coming back because time heals all. I mean, it was it was that the thinking without hard to grasp it, sitting out with the maybe tough in the long run, the right thing. Yeah, those, those difficult concepts from the grass. You know, I've always been a stubborn kid. You know, my mom, but, you know, patients, patients hasn't always been my thing. So when it happened, I was like, I'll be back in two weeks. And in two weeks, Canada, I was like, it's the hurts.

4:59:36But, um, but, uh, it was just, you know, trusting the process, knowing that the, our, our chain of staff knows what they're doing. And they knew they're getting back on the field. And so, and I don't know if I'm on the field, just keep on going. Yeah, a lot of it makes you feel 100% less weak. I feel a lot better. Feel great. God, what do you guys know a lot of students on this line when you add a guy like, with that level of experience, how much does that help? And that's a center position. And we had so much. Yeah, you know, I'm very, very focused. And I'm very, very focused. You know, I said, you know, I said, I would say the tip of the spear of our offense, I would say. They'll be like, if teams play us, they're not going to come out and exactly what we think they're going to do. Because that's just, you know, game plan. But, um, set, set communicates throughout the entire, almost down to the snap count of what we have to do. And make sure all guys on the same page, they'll be times where, um, well, in this cadence. And he, like, he tells him, hey, we're going over here. And so I know that just follow what he says. And then we're going to make a good play out of it. What do you make of the rotation and the paper?

5:00:38And also your experience in the guard? What are the pros and cons? Maybe, maybe, professional vision? Well, um, it's a great coach for our question. We don't get them. I just want to let guard. I know that, I know that both guys are very talented. And I know that when they're in the game, they're trying to prove themselves. And so just having to convey the flag and guys getting after it. And, uh, as long as we move the ball and get to the end, I mean, I don't think anyone cares if they do, doesn't it? All right. Not in the back. Thanks, y'all. Go. I'm going to get out. Move, move, move. Move. Move. Get back. That's the position. That's the right. That's the position. We definitely want to be more disruptive and get more sacks. But, you know, if anyone's going to get to Ohio State, they get the ball off fast. They're not going to let us rush them. Because they know that was going to happen. So teams are just smart. They know not to hold the ball. You know, they quick screens, quick passes. But if they hold the ball, it will be a completely different story.

5:01:39Tap or telly. What's the point of that story? It's frustrating, but, you know, it is what it is. You know, we cut out half their game playing just by being explosive. Like, explosive. Like, what would the lighties come on for time? I'm going to give them the last couple of years. You know, you've been around, around them. What's different about him is approach, etc. I say tie is definitely more of a leader now. He leads the whole D-line, the whole interior. He's that head guy you go to if you need advice for anything. And he leads as a great example for the young guys. Yeah, he's almost like this silent partner a little bit, you know, but he last year especially. He seemed to be in the right place at the right time along, right? That's not a trick. I mean, what do you call that? The maturity? I mean, why would you call him? I'll say it's just his dedication to the game. He takes things serious, the way he's in the way he's in the room, you know, his diet, his everything. He's top of the notch on recovery. Yeah, everything you need is a player.

5:02:39And then for you, what's different about you three years ago? I mean, right now, you get ready for this season. Obviously, you want to stay healthy. He thinks like that moment. Where are you better at the player? I think I'm better everywhere. I'm not trying to be like a big headed, but I think I've taken a big step since last year. You know, I think the whole D-line has, and I'm just ready to show it next Saturday. Yeah, and how will you let you open this D-line? Because it's veterans across the board. I mean, what are you all going to be known for? I think we're going to be the most disruptive group in the nation. And yeah. The only cool thing is talk about how consistent that belongs to him is your hand. What do you see in your battles with Steph? Steph definitely knows what he's doing. He has a high IQ, you know. Strong. Like, he's stout. He's not like a pushover or nothing like that. He's a great player. I'm glad we got him. How do you kind of see him lead that line as a veteran? You come in and run all these grants? I mean, I'd say he knows what's going on. He tells other people what's going on.

5:03:39If you don't know the play, ask him. He's kind of that guy. Like, he knows everything. He studies with a lot. Strong. Fast. It's a big deal. But, you know, it's good work. I think of the day I'm glad. Glad he's that guard. I think it's a better position for him. And he'll be a great guard in the future. Great. Last spring, I think it was a good job. The Josh Simmons said he thought the Mitchell Temple has been the most beautiful and fast-washed style of the game. How would you describe the way it fits you? Mitch is playing basketball on grass as with Coach J. Colby. He has a unique style that could not be reciprocated within anyone. He's a different athlete when it comes to the things like this. Thank you. Mr. You just want to do that? Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

5:04:39Mr. Mr. Mr.

5:05:42You never know what to expect this much from a house they saw me say hit a grind over there. We got to watch you in the summer. We can't get to watch your experiences. You see you be playing on a hot level that you feel like that Saturday during those spring and situation. What did you feel going really right? I think for the majority of the spring, I've been feeling more confident in myself and my buddies. Even with everything that's happening in the past, there's something to have. A lot to get from a lot to getting this broken. So I think that kind of showed how excited I am. It looks a little bit like the last one. You take time. You're working on the ball. You're working on the ball. I think it definitely took a second to just trust myself and highlight it. It's been helped me out in the best way. Obviously, yeah. It's just like it is very mental. I found it just like every day. Just counteracting the fear or the doubt of my body's in the end. I think my mentality right now is really different. Do you feel all of my deep thoughts today?

5:06:44What's that? Your hairstyle? Yeah, I'm actually going to get it. I do feel home. I think it's past two years. It's definitely been learning curve. But I think now, whether or not I'm definitely comfortable and learning that, what I need to do and my skillset and I've been talking to coaches about what it looks like for me. It's going to be the best possible version of myself in this position. I think the biggest thing in our group is leadership. We have a lot of guys like you said in our room who have battle-tests and so to speak. Especially coming up in this ring and so this ball needs to be the anchor. It needs to show up every day. Then down. You always like to play a lot of guys like you. You rotation. You feel like it. It's just keeping your hand in the corner. It's basically what it's always about. It's what it's about.

5:07:45Especially with those new shoes and what I'd expect that. You guys just see it in the outside. You don't know until it happens on the chair. You just see what's in the air for the season. What do you think? What is it that name? All these old guys came back. Got all these new guys. It's like a little brother big brother to do. A lot of the guys have been there. They want to help out and bring along the younger guys. It's definitely a process in times but I think the love we share in that room is very strong. With that I think it helps us get to anything. We need challenges to overcome that as well. Which maybe you will be asking. I think it's a good idea to be here and get back to this point. We finally kind of maybe get that beautiful experience. It's a blessing in a second. Because a lot of guys in my position have the same injuries as so I came back. I'm just thankful that I'm here in the best university in the world and the best training staff.

5:08:46They got me to this point where I can be back to healthy and better to healthy. I feel like I'm better than what I was. It was humbling I think. It was really nice for me. I remember coming to Ohio State as nothing but a dream. I had dreams of being the best version of doing all the things you know that accolades. It took me by surprise and of course I think it also gave me a lesson that I really needed. I needed to grow until a bit of version. I think the journey was needed and it was a blessing for me. Who had the last question? You ever think about it? I can't do that man. I love this sport too much to do that. I love the guys around me. I think that's the biggest thing that brought me back. I can't do it to them. I know we have what we can be on the field. I'm going to do everything I can to get back in my future. I'm just trying to go day by day. It's hard. This is what I find myself as always. I'm going to do this thing the next day.

5:09:46It's just like it's overwhelming. It's like giving me stress. I think for me it's just worrying about tomorrow and the next day. It's like an old for me. And I'm doing whatever I need to do or whatever. I'm just killing the sharpness in my pants. I'm going to do something. That's the last season. I think it was kind of hard to trust it. Last season but I still think my body was at a hookah sound loss. Thank you. Thank you. It's best. You get a bit of play tomorrow. That's what I'm trying to do right now. I think what Tile E can do. You have to appreciate what Tile E can tie, get last season in the middle. You can go by car and just bring your ticket. Those guys did a great job with managing. That's really good.

5:11:10I think it's just a good double car. But I think the most important thing, the contents of our defense, however, you have to play the final two parts. You can do it and play well. And then I'm okay. That's just a number two. It's when he gains an opportunity to surf. It's 24-3-5-7-7-7. I'll say that with hands, match with hands, and we knock on the ground. Those are the chance to change things. I think that's what we need to do. We're going to have to satisfy the second goal. We have to take the rest of your defense over the next two. You're never satisfied, right? You're never satisfied where you're at. You're at a continued crew. I think our guys are done great job. This spring, we're going to stand in this hall, and we're going to stand at the zack. I hope we get a bit of questions. But they really did tend to do things in the offense. Right? The offense is going to get us in. We're going to crack all of these guys' rush. But I can't control that. All the kid rules, control the truck. It's nice to me. I hope we get a shot. We're going to pull you to tears and run the ball. So it really depends on you. You can get going. I think the other team is a good person. What is the joy of coaching a veteran, defensive front, and what is the challenge?

5:12:12I think the joy is the fact that those guys are over guys now have some of them look up to. A year ago, we didn't have that. We didn't have the guy to set the ball. Now the jacks and JT is entirely ready to bring a job. I'm setting the bar for you. So that's the problem. So now you lean on the veterans. Now the key is to stick in the system. It's a good thing. It's the biggest thing for me. Can we stay consistent? Can we play our really hard? You know, if you say we have talent, talent is on a small part of what we have to do. It's a build to play hard. We've played hard at the top of the override. It's nice for me to believe that. And so now to get those guys to play the hard, runs the ball, everybody play hard to stay. And that's what we're trying to write. We're trying to make sure they're the same. We have nothing that the team can do. It's in my title. We could have probably more successful than most of them. How much of that is like a natural ability of versus that the stuff that you got? Well, we do ball. You know, he's got a Mac for it. But we do train that. We call it Mac to the hand. We do drills every Tuesday. Take a break. We'll ask part of our dream of supermix.

5:13:13But he's got a good sense of eye hand for it. I'm going to ball his phone out. And sometimes it's the best way. To me, those are sucks. We need to affect the ball. To answer those, such a big point. But yeah, that's something we train. And he's got a great, great, great field. We do challenge time. He's not season one. He's got a great, great field. He's got something good to see. You know that? You just said that Tyler got a slip. Yeah. We do it really well. Yeah. Who do you guys have to do it? We challenge them all. It was just not going to die. You know, we don't train just going to go out and train all four or 16 to the same concept. So I think everyone has some cool passwords. We don't take time to the side. We just have to be part of a unit part of what we do. And I think he's put me to do that. Strongest powerful. He just comes into his two blocks. What makes him more effective? Or something I know's better? Has affect us outside the room? He doesn't. Again, everything is on this screen. Mr. Yes, as I said,vity's quick. People who use acabar can be problematic, not much.

5:14:14People who don't do anythingomed. You only get problems with the distance, which are impressive. People out there, which way to deal with it. KJ both different players, the KJ, and KJ, Ronsville, Sylon, Sylon, and Keenan, great flying. So I think they got a bond that they're really built together as two players going through the same thing. Now they have a chance to really make an impact. Do they look very far from the other guy? Yeah, I think they're ones. I don't tell those guys they're two, they're ones. They got to be in a fill-up. Which is a different thing to tell. And Mitch is the same boat. We have five men, I think, really. And we'll all try to make one of them. I'm not worried about it. You think you should trust him? You mentioned Mitchell's weight gain. Like, is there a difference now, the meaning last year, for everything being that full-fledged defense of them, when you want the bad terms to line back up? Oh, no doubt about it. You could only actually throw your balance from two-six and then you can play to Monday. And he's really going to play in a six-tecting play-o-top attack on Titan. He's got to be able to do that. That's the thing I think is the improvement most of all. And that's when the strength of him.

5:15:14He feels really confident where exactly are down. So he's a bone exceeding. He's not a great job. He's a bit of a lot of fun. This is a second-over-reliance deep for him. And you can do it a few years as a lot of them. Oh, no doubt. You know, Russian, you know, Russian and college work together. And then you've got a great secondary play-o-man getting home a ball a little bit. Certainly, that's a lot of it. It's a point of the fact that he has a good back when he's on a great job too. Does that change any of your messaging or coaching points in camp? Or is that more about are we creating any any preparation type of thing? No, it's every day. You know, every day process. We got a Russian pass over there. Probably not. Which I really love. But you know, we're getting there. It's really tough. And can we get back to change the trail, make it a such a thing in the back? I think that's important. We try not to look behind us. You know, maybe you should be sure eyes of focus and what we can see in the front. We never turn around. It's all called off. That's all not so. That's all not so. That's the difference. I'm not. I'm looking for a first quote. I actually just spraying a little bit a little bit of a different way. What is the about the Hamilton brothers? They come off as they're the longer they

5:16:14stay in college. What did they put together? It's common between the two. Not the difference. It's just a process, right? Everybody goes through a process. And I think the long end tie is kind of different. Let's say they've gone to both great students. They understand the court and something. They want to do it. And I think the tie came in that because they realized that I guess I'm finished with this. And I think there's a mark on it. He's still here. He's just on great terms. What is the much we're having to do? He could sometimes play a lot like tie late. And tie our team for the first place. What are they going about today? What is the luxury of that point? And it's interesting when I'm saying you don't get hit every day. That's right. It makes us better. You could stop the run from the inside out. And you got to see the speed of the speed. Indeed, that's the most guys to reach out with their hats, hands, and a physical in the line of the experience. That makes it different. It makes our ends much trough easier. You have to get it in the management. That's it. That's it. I'm not so into TNT yet.

5:17:15I still like the rushments. With Jesse named, I've had to end, how have you been doing? Yeah, he's been a phenomenal guy. He's been different. I can say a lot of ways. He's focused. He's really liking it. He wants me. He wants me to be a great player. And every day, he's some feelings for the practice. To be a captain, you're a hooker guy. That's very special. How does it work to be a brother? Like, young men were really nervous. Yeah, that was pretty sweet. I don't know how it was. There were chances of times when we showed him that a lot of them didn't understand how important this would happen. People cry. The dad is still unbelievable. They're real great. Jack, thank you. It's great. Well, yeah, what a great, what a great honor. Bill Landis, last question. I heard in the Charles Palsworth, Charles Stryle, Stryle, and you, how would you describe that? We call it playing basketball address. That's what he has. He has that in a crossover-move basketball. There's some sad. So you can pretty soon. Just as smooth as heaven would say. It's a great job. So as you need, it's fast.

5:18:15It's how many people you can try to get. It's a big importance. I bet you guys are proud of the working always putting you to develop that type of question to spot how much you've become as a driver and you've got to freelance it and how and then it will happen. Well, as kids, we're deep in some scheme. We're in. We're allowed to do that all of it. We're trying to let them do that. Take advantage of this. Help me for them. So we can let them go and come in and those are our tablets and things. And that's something that we'll do a little bit of then. It's going to be a little bit more fun. Coach, thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Oh, appreciate it. Yep. I think we had our moments where we kind of got selfish of if anything about wanting to make a play that we kind of got out of our defense of live mentality and the rush for mentality, which was rushing four guys kind of caves the pocket and keep that quarterback in there with us out. But other than that, I think you did a great job. And I think it showed in the stats. We saw a lot of things that improved on the push, but yeah. And we're good. The results of the fight last year were getting games

5:19:16and flash. We got to have a little stuff. It just matters. You're not getting it. We're taking heavy rollercoats, physical years. And it seems like you could do it in short breaks. Yeah. I think, yeah. Some of it was like, you know, it's kind of like my freshman year coming back. We didn't really know how much I could handle. I mean, how many plays I could handle at a certain amount of time. I was just like kind of trialled by air, just seeing what I could do in the short amount of time that I had it. But I definitely think there was more trust to be had on the coach side with me. So I think that definitely came into the spring into this all camp, you know, doing all the plays and doing a lot of repetitions those plays and getting, you know, really home game on my play with the things that I'm talking about. Feeling healthy now. Maybe you don't have to have any of those kind of decisions. Do that. Still ongoing with the training staff is here by. Yeah. I am a training room as much as I can. I've been in there. I believe I leave the facility with like five different body points. I stop. But yeah, I think the biggest thing is just saying consistent.

5:20:20That's probably my biggest challenge going into this fall camp was I'd have moments like that where you said I'm flashing, but it's like where I stay consistent in every single play and doing my job every single place. I'm trying to continue to work on. It's just the depth of deep and dynamic. Hero, technically a backup. You got a jack and get the start of Jack's lawyer and J.K. to get the defense. That's a really good. Yeah, I personally think we're one of the best team or best groups in the country. So I think it's great to have so many guys because you know, it's going to be a very long season. And we're going to leave a lot of rotation. So I guess even when Jack and J.K. committed the game, I stand there so I have to be up to. So that's really what me, Kaden and I, KJF, are finally to do every day. I'll bet. It's going great. I'd say he's very, I feel like he's found himself in a humble kind of space. You know, I'm saying where he's kind of took a step back and just like put his head down and worked. I don't think that's the same for yourself for a lot of the fresh from here. That's really cool to see him motivating him.

5:21:20See from the end. We think this defense will be known for in October and November. Would you think that would be a good thing to say at that? Thanks coach. I know J.M. It's just kind of hard to frame because I'm not there yet. You know, but I just hope that we're known for doing our job and playing at a violently high level each and every staff going as hard as we can to each and every staff. If that's what we are, then I think we can hang our hat on that for sure. Mitch, how much more do you think everything is going to be spent by day? Oh gosh, man. Who you tell me now? It's definitely like those injuries like I said, it's probably one of the more humbling experiences of my life. And it kept me grounded. You know, I really realized like this is not something that is going to be here forever. And I'm not going to be playing this sport forever. So I just really got to be blessed and thankful that I'm even in this position right now coming back from those injuries and saw the opportunity to play at a high level, which I am. So I think I've definitely found myself really trying to stay in the present as much as I can because it's not always guaranteed. But I'm going to be able to do what I can do.

5:22:21I think it's not for ready to be seen then. Yeah. It was definitely hard. I definitely had a lead on some of my loved ones, my family members, my parents, just so like, really understanding this is what I wanted to do. And of course it is now. But yeah, it took a second to really just like, I had to understand what it really took to get my body right out of the cover right. I had to, you know, rest right. Do everything I can so that I can stay healthy for the long season. Thank you. Thank you. Mike, you want to get tightly confident? I'm sorry. I have a big picture of you in the trip on this roster. You got here? Yeah. Everyone did? Yeah. What is that?