Press Conferences (Quinn Ewers) Elite Edition September 2

0:00It's a desire that can be addicted for people. I think I fell into that, you know, a younger age, but super bud, that's not who I am. It's it again? I watched the lab last time I started a land band on the plane. I downloaded it's a pressure. I don't know that his wife seems to have life all over her head. I don't know how he handles it. It's a good show. The river seems to be coming on the come up, and all this mineral rights. I'm excited to see how it goes. What did you do with your children? Oh, I thought you did a good job. I was surprised, honestly, he seemed like he knew what he was doing. He was a good person. So, if you put a question, you say you hit your mom in the salary. Yes, when it all gets a pay raise or... I don't know what to talk about that.

1:01Just sure you'll have a meeting or something. Pick a few. I'll figure it out. Everybody should have a good time. I don't know what it is. I don't know if it's going to help any of you. That's another piece of that. Yeah, well, first of all, I think I'd be doing this service to my teammates. You know, me even thinking about what's next. What's right in front of us is an overlaid. And that's another thing I got as help me. So much grew as just being present in every single moment that I'm in. Not looking too far ahead because I'm tripping on what's right in front of me. So, again, that's too so, I'm thinking for me to even be thinking about what's next. Are you at least aware that there's a lot of speculation out there that people are going to throw a huge number in the queue to go in the portal. I mean, right now I'm just not worried about all that stuff.

2:04People can say all they want to say, but I'm just focused on... I'm focused on Friday. I mean, I still get nervous for sure, but I just don't think. I think I'd be with Coach O. Just understanding that at that moment, whatever moment it is that I'm nervous about, it doesn't define who I am as a person and it doesn't define who I am and God's eyes. And understanding and knowing that has just kind of put like this forceful to piece. I think it allows me to be able to be calm in certain situations, but it doesn't. I still get nervous. What? What? What? What? I mean, I just love the game so much. And if you don't get nervous or a little bit of nervous, I don't think you have that same love. I mean, I've got butterflies since going into football games since I was, you know, five or six years old.

3:06So I don't know what that means. I don't know. I just, you know, football just doesn't mean as much as it did to me back then. I want it to always be that much easier. That didn't really work out. That's what I was thinking. I've been told, but I think so. How does it not let you over half-stake? You know, how it's going to stay that way. They were driving. So despite it being six and a nine, we didn't really have a shoulder yet. So maybe they played also for the shit in my hands for a moment. I think we fell in group control, so I just wanted to try and improve. How great. How good was the K-MAC and the K-MAC? I think all the difference about K-MAC and how they could work on it. I think it's a lot better than I thought. It's a time for us to have a good time. And that's why we were able to do a lot of two-thirds of the sex. Sunny Oricbel seemed like he was holding the fence today.

4:07Two paths broke and up a couple of sex. How would you invite me to his performance tomorrow? It was really great. I remember those awesome things on the field, like you said. And I'm being so surprised to be able to see him through it, through our training ground, and through our spring and all. And I'm being surprised to hear that. It's a lot of surprises. How have you seen him improve in coverage? I mean, he's still athletic. As long as he has good eyes, he's been in coverage. So it's not too powerful. It's really going to my eyes. It's just the same for me as my mother. Sunny, first break of the season, come down here. How do you feel after this, for kind of like this first quarter of the year, before we start making that leg? Body feels good. I think, let's do it. We're ready, but we know what's going to be right here. And we know this week is going to be just chill. This county prime, are you ready? We're going to go play the game and watch it here until the end. So just waiting for you ready for that. We just went out. We prepared for quarterback. And then he missed his lunch in the first half. And then you're going to go, how does that change? Anything defensively, as far as watching the game? What you might see? Yeah, I mean, he's a very athletic quarterback.

5:07So we're preparing for that, especially on third downs. The other quarterback coming in, he was a taller quarterback. He was able to make some easy friendly deliverable in the middle, but he was even so tall. So we addressed that on the side. And I just suggested, we're still replanting our skin. So I understand what was back there now. Did you say anything natively open to the team? I was just curious how the competition was going. Because it seemed like they were moving it so easily. It just couldn't have much of it. You know, what's your concern in the event? Sure, I'm sure it's anything. The contours are something that will help us. I guess how impressive is it that this offense that from your point of view is to be able to stay calm in that moment. And then they're doing that right thing. And they just go to their next team. Yeah, I mean, there's a place like, where I can play with a ball, get a tip, like, just stuff like that. And we're just awesome with this stuff. And then, you know, on the red side, we're going to have, like, most surprising things, that like, 570 yards. And they kind of didn't even feel like that,

6:08because there's some more interesting things. And you see, I think, our offense, they're like, playing with something go-shave. That wasn't a mistake. And put a positive 7-0-yard as a group, and that's just a show that we have some high expectations here. And you're always in the front, and you're in the middle of the game. You would have 6 quarters without giving up any points. You give up a few more touchdowns today. How disappointing is that from the defensive leader of the team? Yeah, I mean, I think the team we're playing against is really a lot of pressure. I know, you know, it happens. It happens when you happen. And that's just wonderful. Yeah, how are you feeling emotionally when you're brother-in-down there? So are you kneeling down there? Probably saying a prayer for him. Yeah, I was just making sure he was all right. I was bad, he got in the walk. You know, it's pretty familiar. It's more short, and it's a lot more important. So I'm just glad you're all right. Yeah, in talking about the fall kickoff event on Monday. I know you were excited about that. That was awesome. I was looking to highlight a lot of people, a lot of cheers on campus. Some staff, but I got the day. I was on top of the season. So amazing. A few lessons in it.

7:08I don't want to rush us more in the middle of the day. Just amazing time as a power for no longer. And when you think about the win, what do you hope to do during the fight? Just improve. I'll take a look at the past three weeks. What if someone goes up? How can I get myself up there? Last question for Sonny. The DBs. Super surprising. I like you saying our DBs are from the best in the country. But even the best. They want to win soon. I'm not sure if they're going to win this. I'm just really happy with Sonny. I'm really playing as much. I just wanted to get more experience under my belt. I can bring younger guys with me because I've been through a lot. One of those younger guys, we're seeing it out here. It's the first time I've heard all your last years. What have you seen from Will? I've kind of felt like last year we all forgot about it. Because he was hurt. Now how he's running. Almost a second man out behind you and Ty. What have you seen in the Netherlands?

8:08Will is a workhorse. He goes, stay quiet. He's going to work hard. I love about him. He focuses. He don't really talk much. He's going to get the job done. Do a job right. He rarely has any mistakes. What would be a successful season? A national championship? A ring. When all the games we don't want to lose anything. We got a mindset that we can't beat. And we just got to go show it. That mindset, different. Seems like you guys expect a national championship every year. This year even more so. I think it's all come back for this. You guys have all decided like enough as a month. Does that just keep feeling different? 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. Most of us don't have any years after this. So we got to go bigger going home and we're not trying to go home. It's going to be a 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.

9:08You know what I mean? I mean, you were right there. Something goes a little different. You guys could have won that game 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 we just work harder. That's kind of coach makes a saying, you know, nobody cares. It's just work harder. Like those, you know, we'll play Georgia. It's the same thing. Last play. You know, they went on the winning at E. So we 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 titles. Of course, as you know, it's frustrating. But you can't change the outcome. You can't really dwell on it. You just got to, 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 learn. I thought I was working hard and then 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.

10:09I thought, freshman year, I was working as hard as I could, but now I look back at it. I really wasn't working hard at all compared to what I'm doing now. So just to learn anything. If the stamina is a 16, then the answer to like, what do you need it to be to be your best? Uh, 85. 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, that's all on me. I just got to run harder. Get the shape. The idea of a potential to succeed in a second year. I mean, I said about that idea, does it make you nervous about, can you last that long? You're worried, you're worried, right? I think I could. 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. Uh, just everybody like online, D line. We got to get those younger guys to play, you know, get that pieces on the D line and the online and everywhere else.

11:10So we can last that long. Speaking of the life plan. Did you like playing that movie snap to me last year? Because I don't know if any of us were really expected to play that next time. Uh, yeah, I did. Unless we were like winning by like a lot. Uh, I thought like there are no mom's you know, I can go sit down or something. But we're playing them big games like, you know, Notre Dame too, or North, those kind of games. Of course, I wouldn't be in because I know I can contribute. And I won't want to put that on anyone else when I know I can get the job done. What stands out about Kaden McDonald and this he got that you guys in a second here? Oh, yeah, definitely. K-Mac is a K-Mac animal. Y'all, you haven't really seen it yet, but in practice, he shows all the time. He's just, he's growing right now. He has to work ethic. He just has to get, you know, into playbook and things like that. You guys are about the exact same size. Listen, you're both listening to six three, you're free 27, he's free 26. Yeah, he's kind of look at him like my junior, but you know, K-Mac, he's going to be a great player. He's got to develop more and get into playbook. So really a lot on you older guys, there's that large group of young guys.

12:12And then there's the seniors in the back. Is that part of your cast for this year to bring those guys along as well? Yeah, definitely. We got to be leaders. Like I say, we got to have them play this year. Just play all the snaps. They got to get in there and get some work. And we got to get them right during the all season. So they can play. And not just play, they want to like contribute, like make plays, tackle his sex. It stays out of our hands, fresh. It seems like these guys get bigger. Each one of the freshmen class is looking bigger and bigger. And those guys kind of, those are going to kind of while you're in the cell. Yeah, they're definitely some big dudes. And they all work hard. I've only seen much of some day too when I'm passing on. I go out to work out. I was able to work hard. You know, they're determined. I have to say that. And it looks like they're ready to work with me. How important is those? It feels like, you know, there's a lot of great defense. You have big athletic defense attacks who can eat up space. But also move, you know, right? That is that. Is that an environment maybe from a great defense?

13:13To 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 nice and championship winners, like Team up North, they got two bit D-Tackel, two athletic detacles. Look at Georgia, two athletic detacles. I think that's definitely neat if you want to go on that big run and beat those big teams. If you think about this, they're going to defied by the defense attack. What's Jordan Davis and Deanna Carter? What's Michigan? It's Chris Jenkins. Tell me more questions. You might as well ask how, I mean, you understand it because you play it. But I feel like some time, I don't know, are people realizing how important defense tackles are? A little bit more than they used to? I think so. I think they're starting to develop more and more of these like freakiest detacles. Yeah. Like in the combine, just now, you see in like those guys, they're moving four to four seven eights and things like that. So we'll see. And when you think about those freakish attack attacks,

14:13how do you think you fit into that mold of that kind of player? You watch that and say, yeah, that's me. Yeah, definitely. I think I'm top notch when it comes to detacles, 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 tape to you like looking like my film. So I think I'm up there with all those. Do you become like a artist who comes to the bad guy's up? I think your legs have your things. I mean, you're going to spring practice. You're not doing as much a weapon. How do you work on that? Do you have like a goal? I don't remember how many had last year, but you have a goal in mind. How many do you want to have? I mean, as many as I can have, I think I have more than that, but I think they're counting. I think they're counting some of them. And it's some of them where I like just missed it. So, but I think we work on drills matching the hand. I think that's goes big and what we do is a D line, you know, just affecting the quarter of the against. Any way you can is 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 player.

15:16So, so it's something that you really, really have to work on. It's really that's one of the things that you can maybe work on the most. You can bring your time here because there are a few guys that I've seen. Like, oh, that pastor takes a good time. We don't have that. We're kind of kind of expected for the second school. I think I just have like a, like, an eye for the ball kind of. I kind of just look at the quarterback and just, I see him like load up. I just try to get in his ways. And sometimes he just throws it to me. I don't know. How your attitude to do it to be a high state quarterback is getting better. I mean, they get frustrated, but you know, we're a team, you know, we're just getting better. I should lot of, lot of different backs, man. They just learn to grow for them. If you got to pick your top three backs, you have to go right now. One, two, three. I don't really have a top three, but I'll give you, I'll give you one. I would say, say, Juan Gibbs and I like McCaffrey. Auto, he was injured this year.

16:17I like McCaffrey. I appreciate it. Who's the best back in this draft? Best back in this draft. I'll lead that up to y'all. That's y'all decision. Playing well with Howard. But I'm going to remember most. We're Howard, man. He's just 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 going to remember about him. Yeah, he's shoot. He's going to be really good, man. He's on Coach Lock. I think he got the transfer in as well from West Virginia. Just that one, two punch with them both as well. They're going to 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 and as a player. And so, man, yeah, definitely Ohio State, you know, that running back room is in great hands. I was right. I'm looking at CEO of C-Spotting, but I'm just helping me raise my personality and approach.

17:20I'll keep that open. It's all in the same way. Yeah. Coach, Coach Hartline, man. He's full of energy, man. And he's creative as well, you know. I'm just learning from him as well, you know, trying to run more outside the backfield. It was being able to learn from Coach Hartline. And so, he's definitely creative at what he does. And he brings a lot of energy to the team as well. And so, I think that would do really good. Straight line is what you play on the line. That's what you play on the line. That's what you play on the line. Just intensity, man. And since he got the playoffs, every game, man, is like the intensity got, you know, higher and higher. So, you know, being able, I know in the lead, it's the same thing. Even if it's not the playoffs, just 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 talk to a lot of players before that. And they told me a lot of just about how much Ohio State prepared them, you know, for the NFL.

18:22And so, yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I know I took a couple of days off after the national championship. And then, shoot, right after that, I'm writing sample Florida and I'm writing to it. And so, yeah, I think while I trained, I trained at Yo-Murth Performance. I think it's called the House of Athlete or the Compound now. They did a good job, man. They're just bringing us in and the way they went about training us, man. They did a really good job. The Bucking Nears, no, I haven't. Temple, a nice, it's a nice city, man. Really nice. The 40, the broad and the vert. Yeah. Yeah, no, man. It's really all about technique and then it's all about mindset as well.

19:26And so, I say, you know, it's for the love of my brother, it's for the love of Will Howard, it's for the love of the receiver, it's who I got on the perimeter. Just making sure, you know, first of all, my quarterback doesn't get sacked. And I tell Will, I think it was before the first game. I was like, I got your brother. I said, man, I'm not going to let you get hit, you know. And so, I don't know if I gave up a sack, I'm not sure that. But I know if I did, I haven't given up too many. And so, man, it's for the love of my brother, it's the man. Making sure the ball get in their hands, you know, the guys on the outside and making sure they get fed. You had to hit the practice field later today. What is something you'd be working on right now when you need to? In my game. 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. It's really just continuing to 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 at it. I feel like I did a good job of that in my senior year. And so, I just want to continue to build on that. So, you know what I'm saying?

20:26Yes, I did. Yes, I did. I think people try to look like, I'm not in the morale there. You're in the back of your ass. I think you're in the back of your ass. I did meet with New Orleans as well. I never got that comparison. Actually, I know I have a Camarit. Shoot, yeah, man. I have a Camarit. Great, great back, man. 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 going to lie. He's smooth. So, I did your favorite moments of play in the tournament. What do you think you're doing? Yeah. Inside zone from stack, being able to hit that thing downhill. And I'll say the next one is probably just an option out of the backfield. And man, 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.

21:30And the way that man, he approaches the game. He comes in with the mindset, you know, he's going to work every single week. You know, every practice, you know, he's working hard. You know, even shoot, I don't know. Every good, I think he had it. Every game was a good game for him, man. So, but still, man, he always has the mentality to mindset that, you know, he's going to come in each and every day. He's going to continue to work and get better, man. And so, he's definitely, man, he's going to be a special player, man. He really is. I think I'm going to be looking like John, you know, your last game in the year, coming from a lot of start-knit, you know, three-year victories. I think it's a match that's in the game when he looked back on it, but what stands out for you? Man, a lot of ups and downs, man. It's just how you respond to adversity. And I feel like that's something that God has definitely helped me to do better. It's just, I'm not having 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.

22:30And so, being able to lean on him, you know, he gives you, in those moments, where it's tough, you know, where it's slow. And when you're behind the scenes and you're going through things that people don't know about, he gives you that peace and comfort, you know, even in those moments, man, where it's so hard that 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. The back of the firm, the minutes of power and judgment, we want back to you. Which aspect, the future, those other individuals that you run to, and from being around power and... Man, those guys have such a great mentality, man. I might just really love their mentality, especially Q as well. You know, I talked about Will Howard, his leadership, but Quincham mentality, man. That boy just gifted. You see, sometimes he put in a situation where he looked like he should have a negative five yards.

23:33And as soon as you know it, he, that running through somebody, stiff arm, and somebody, and shoot, it's a game of 10. It's like... You some of the things he does, he just realizes it's too different than God's. Shoot, I think... Yeah, man, I think it's just like... He's just gifted, man, too, beyond. He's just gifted. He's a big back. He's strong. He's able to do those things. Yeah, man, it's definitely... I look at his game, and I want to learn from Quincham. I want to look at his game and say, man, where can I get better at as well? That's the type of player I am. I'm always looking to get better. I'm always looking to grow as a player. Julian Sand. Oh, yeah, he's going to be a great quarterback, man. He's so accurate, and so he's definitely, man, I know Coach Dez is definitely going to get him right. Just, you know, container grow as a leader, container grow as a player. And so he's going to be really good for a high state. I know just the quarterback position.

24:34I feel like, you know, the quarterbacks in the past, they've definitely been vocal. And so I feel like that's something that they're definitely going to ask Julian Sand as well. It's to be that vocal leader and lead the offense and lead the team. Thank you. Thanks, Trent. Shoot, man, he has a build like JK Dobbins. And I kind of see them, you know, similarities in their game as well. And I know JK Dobbins, he was a great running back. I feel like he's not talked about his none. A lot, but man, his career here, you watch his highlights is great. I remember before I recruit, before I committed here, I remember watching JK Dobbins highlights like every, every one of his years here, like four or five times. And so, man, he was such a great back. And I feel like, you know, when I see JK Dobbins, when I see James people, I see similarities to both of their games. I feel like they play the same. And so, appreciate you all. Yeah, I'll be going.

25:45Thank you. Thank you.

26:45Thank you. Thank you. Well, I got coming in last year. I knew it was all just a tacky day. Really the same way. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I think I got a lot bigger.

27:46I'm like 240. You know, like 240, 4 right now. Last year, I played it like 236, 237. What does it feel like at 244? Or maybe I'll be able to feel like almost a different machine out there. Yeah, like what does it feel like to be running around out there like you are with more, more bands? I just feel like I'm like like more downhill, like stronger. Like I'm taking all the blood to better. It's bigger. Yeah. It's 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 and stuff. What do you have to get straight in your head about being on the field that much more? I just got to get ready to just play 30 more snaps. But are you, are you, how would you describe how much you're looking forward to it from an 8-stand point? Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. I'm ready for it. The Texas opener is a rematch in the so to say, but it's not really two different teams compared to the last time you all played and stuff. How has that enhanced this camp for you and this team getting ready for the, where an opener of that magnitude?

28:51Yeah, with an opener like that, we've been, we've been emphasizing it a lot. We know we got coming, so we know we got to do, we've been prepared for it. I already just probably worked today. I think Riley ready to play right now. He advanced freshman like he ended up here in the book. He studied in like he advanced and his measurements is crazy like he saw like the saw line to him. I feel like you said you're ready. I even know you're ready. What was that process like during last season? Could you feel yourself becoming more and more ready for whatever the team needed from you? 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. Can 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, mostly. I think I'm there. A different is that feeling this year than last year? That's the most possible thing to have. Wow, asked a one more time. How different is that responsibility?

29:52That should be exactly what you call that. Anyone last year, you knew you were a home player? I feel like it's a 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 attention over everything I did. I feel like this year is going to be the same thing. It's probably a little bit more. Is somebody who's somewhere in the name of the same person? And what word? How's everybody working with you? I say, describe my game. I say, when you think of me, you would think of like a bully, like a silver bully. I don't really bully. I'm always on the ball. That's how I like to play and think. No, I ain't got to be my nickname, but. Oh, yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, that's it. I'm going to ask you a question.

30:52How does that fit you? And what are you enjoying about bullying in that kind of style? I think it fit me because I don't know. I just like the defense. I feel like we got, like you said, we got a lot of freedom. And we're moving around a lot. A lot of the terms is like, no, I don't know. I don't really not answer that. That's okay. You can go on your instincts a little bit more, maybe. And it's not so thinking of too much. 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 it's deep. I like how the pressure deep is. I like what you got going on. What was it sad when CJ left the ring? No, I wanted to much sad. I was kind of like happy for him. No, that's what you want. No, no. No, that's my dog. So yeah, kind of missing a little bit. But yeah, I'm happy for him though. Well, don't thank you. Go ahead one last question. Coach Daze talked a lot about the guys who. Played some last year, but maybe weren't the starters and the hunger for.

31:53That wasn't maybe your national championship you guys will win your own. How much do you feel that as a guy who certainly contributed last year? But we'll be in this bigger role and a lot of some of your classmates. Yeah, I do feel like. Yeah, I do feel like I did win a nati last year, but like you said, my role wasn't. Same as how's going to 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. That's it. Great. Oh, Bill, thank you very much. Thanks. Thanks a lot. I'm sure a lot of you are. Just playing as much as you do. You want to be a preseason? What's up? Yeah, I think it applies to me. It just pretty much. I don't know if it was all. I'll talk to you guys too much. I just let my play do you guys down and something to work on. I'm a TMI player. Open 90. Yeah, most definitely is a man. I'm faking maybe a little too much. Yeah, I already had the same. Those dudes got their win. Some of the best players. I think you're just saying. I'm saying. I'm saying. I'm saying. You know, we're talking a lot. And they are. So it's not about them. We practice hard. We go about things the way all throughout camp. We attack this camp. And truly, a lot of the guys that's been in other places said

32:54this was the hardest camp they've been in the pharmacy. So in the rain. Yeah, we did it last year and then I'm sure that it's fake. And so we could be on rainy, as it is the same thing. Yeah, we did it last year and then in the end, it was fake. It is what it is. It's a scrimmage. So those joint practices, you know, we went about them the right way and at the end of the day we didn't play good this Monday. We got down a field, you know, we've been shooting ourselves in the field. We got to find ways to keep driving and all of a sudden these plays, you know, that little glimpses will happen a little more. We got to find ways to get the backpacks. I got to play better,

33:56you know, personally. Yeah. I just played harder than us tonight, honestly. I feel like we didn't do a good job with the standard drives. Obviously I take that personally on myself. I had to drop in the fumble so I feel like I cost those two standard drives there. You know, we played a great defense that did their job very well. I feel like part of it was us beating ourselves and not just being on our details, but you know, part of it, you know, hats off to the mid to the great job. You said they played harder than you guys. Is this a little bit of a wake-up? You know what that team is accomplished? You guys are trying to. Right. Yeah, I feel like, you know, obviously I feel like we have all the talent and pieces that we need in place is just, you know, obviously sometimes you need that type of game to see like what you need to do, where you need to be at and the standard, the standard that you need to be at. So I feel like, you know, we're going to learn from it. Just get better from night to worry about it tonight, you know. 16 teams are on 116 teams are

34:58one to know. Why aren't you worried about it? Just because we know that, you know, this isn't our standard and we know that's not how we need to be playing. So I know we're going to, you know, I'll come back tomorrow, forget about it, watch the film, take the constructive criticism and just get better from it. So we're all getting out there with Aaron and what did you see? Or did you see him now? You finally got to look at him again? Yeah, I just, just know that, you know, you got to be real attentive to him. Me and him communicate every play in the back, but I was verified with him as far as protections he wants and the routes I'm going to run out of the backfield. So, you know, he just came up to me today. I told him I was sorry, I didn't play as well as I could have, it's up to my potential and he just, I just don't be a long season, but I'm not worried about you'll be fine. So, like I said, I didn't play up to my potential the day. So I feel like as a whole offense, we got to be better for our defense and our defense wants to be better for us. So we'll be fine because we're going to get better as a whole. It's obvious for the first time you guys as an offense, we've been there. We've gotten to play this many plays. What do you think, you know, benefit from getting back and looking

35:58at it and kind of just go out over everything that you guys did not be able to make before with the tape? Just having that experience? Yeah, I think it's just, it just, all of a matter of watching the tape and seeing what we shot ourselves in the foot. I feel like we did do some good things today, but obviously, we didn't sustain dry as well enough, which they were doing and that's why they were able to control the time of possession towards the end of the second quarter through the rest of the game. So I just feel like we got to continue to be on our details and sustain dry as well. That's where, you know, I pride it on myself. You know, Aaron said he needed to play better and everybody on our offense, obviously, thinks they needed to play better. But for me personally, I guess that I had a, I had a Mr. Reader to drop in the fumble. So I feel like I put that on myself, which, you know, I'm going to come back and get better. I want my coaches to, you know, really, really, I know they're going to coach me and give me the constructive criticism I need. So I can, you know, rebound and just be better for the next game. What did you learn about Aaron in the Hull? I already knew it. I already knew everything about him from him being around just us going

37:02through camp. There wasn't anything different. You know, he never gets too high or too low. He kind of stays, of course. Obviously, it was frustrating because we weren't converting how he wanted to today. But, you know, he's a real leader, real captain and, you know, a great leader of a team. So I think we're going to be fine. You guys had that drive where you went up 70 yards and scored the efficiently. Like, did you feel like you guys are about to start going on over with the director? No, I didn't really have that. Yeah, I definitely did. You know, obviously, we showed that, you know, when we, when we, when we, that we came up the ball, when we went to, we're really high powered offense. But, you know, we just didn't click how we showed up today and that's what it cost us to. El has off to the 49ers they did what they did. Well, so, you know, we just got to be better at the end of the day. The number is called, obviously, because we had Seth go down, we had Jimmy go down. And like, you always, you gotta be ready 100% of the time. Otherwise, you just gotta be ready.

38:04Oh, I would say like half the line is doing that. Maybe come from Michigan. Like, that's not too common for a Ohio State player to come from there. What does that experience like? I would say it's not, I wouldn't say it's that crazy because I grew up in Michigan State fan. But obviously, I committed North Western because I never got, I never got really like looked at by the Michigan State coaching staffs. And then obviously that I, they didn't have like a great obviously, that's how I got fired. So obviously, and then Ohio State called me some like, you can't pass it up. So obviously, not here. What is your goal for this season, in terms of your development and where do you want to be by the time ball camp ends and the season starts? My goal is to get better every day. And just be what I need to be for this team to go away games. Where have you been primarily working this spring? Opposition? Right guard left guard. Are you up to here? Just have you changed physically? I got here because I came, I was in summer and

39:05really. So I came in at like 295 and now I just like consistently. Not I imagine I try to do away through the team. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You play both guard spots, I think you're seeing, right? That seems like everybody would talk to you as multiple spawns as you were saying. You guys learn last year, you have to be versatile. Yeah, yeah. It's a good core about that if you would. Obviously, because it's not good when you're all American center goes down last year. But obviously Carson was a really good asset. So he started the year before. So he's really good. It's not like we had a big drop off. So we always got to be ready. If you obviously could lose a coach, probably even the guy you've got a little relationship with, you're getting your year on campus. But then someone coached, but when come then, the officer, the coach, John, who's coming in, who I know you knew from Purdue a little bit at least. Well, always a like to hear that he's coming in, but like, oh, this is familiar, maybe that kind of already. It's good seeing familiar faces. And yeah, obviously I like both of them. So it's, I mean, it's not really drop off. So it's good.

40:05I call it. I just walk out. Mike's busy over there. Jerry's gone. I think it's at the max. It's an understatement to say, but what we're getting to win mean to you guys. It's all mean everything. I mean, I mean, that's what we're striving for. We've got a build each set of good that one. And it's going to feel great. I do tune out all the may sairs and the social media stuff. I mean, he's got to tack every day. Um, start to look into it because obviously I don't know what's going on out here. And you know, you know, we got it. And we know we can go, we can go in games. For sure. Coach Walters was saying the other day that he sees, you know, when you guys get things don't go real way, kind of panic starts to set in. What do you guys as players need to do to combat that? Yeah, I think it's just not getting too high, not getting too low. You know, saying in a nice even medium and attacking each play at a time, no matter what the score is and doing it to the best of your ability. What what ails this offense the most? I think just

41:12saying ahead of the chains and getting getting past those third downs, converting on those third downs. I mean, that's where we got to be better at. Um, at the end of the day, we got to put him in the hands on, for not doing that. We're not doing our job. So, are you guys creating more explosive plays? That's an offense. Right. I think you stick with it. Um, you know, the explosive plays are going to come and now he's got to trust that and they'll be there for us for sure. Coach Sins has been here for a high as and lows over the many, many years. He's been with this program now. What sort of his message to your group right now or 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, you know, staying, staying even, 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. Based on the way things are already we're setting up, but then also the way

42:14Jason 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 we, I think the role is always try to help the offense move the ball and, um, 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, uh, 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 have to say Gus is a big leader. I mean, he's been doing it for a while and I, and it's someone that everyone trust, um, is going to do his job at a high level and, um, I think we have, uh, Hudson's a good leader too as well. Obviously, he's a quarterback, so he takes on that leadership role and, um, I think we just have a good amount of leaders, uh, you know, 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 Titans. Yeah, it'd be great. I mean, George is a great athlete, so having him out there can only help.

43:16Um, you know, we're really excited about him and what he can do on the field, so it'd be great. Um, I'm first, I just told him, um, I'm the fastest on the my hands on the cricket. That's funny every game. But yeah, every game is, there's always one moment where you like, if I, uh, do this in the way room, get better at this, then I will be in up in that situation, so, pretty much every game. I was rough, good, um, not to say the stone just yet, but, uh, we've been rotating times to see what best works and we've been, uh, all driving at the same time. You see, you saw me, you see, was that about the physical stuff? Was that something else that you wrote? Uh, mostly just giving just to the position. That was the main thing, um, just seeing everything,

44:17but, uh, Tally, Tally, all those things, you really have throughout the process, uh, tell me you get better at the game, uh, go in after, you know, the message, tell me if you can, uh, miss a break. What are some of those things you were talking about? Like, what kind of lessons do you have to learn? Uh, really, he told me, the main thing he would tell me was stop over thinking, just, just block their play and that really helped me because, um, you know, uh, move position, trying to find my rareness stuff, so it was pretty good to give, uh, assistance on it. What do you think about the, what do you think about the physical, uh, what do you like about it? Uh, physical, uh, physical. Uh, uh, three-take, I mean, the strength wise, right, I'll say, uh, and speed, uh, get those guards. That's, that's really helping a lot. What were the conversations like when this first came out, that you possibly think, who are you talking to? What, what was it like in your mind when they asked you about attention? Well, I talked to, uh, Coach Jay, Coach Jay was the main one. He wasn't forcing me on that thing,

45:20who just said, for one movement side, he can't have not stood, uh, did, and you can't do that as well. Uh, but I saw that, uh, I could help the team out, get some death right there, so I chose the movement side. Uh, yeah, Jack, then, uh, Jack, JT, Tully, every time to a great leader, ordered off the field, they're helping, uh, with just simple stuff, like, uh, if I didn't know where to go, get some down, down, down, tell me, or they just like hanging out with the, doing, getting closer, just a lot of different small things that got brought us closer to that glacier. Uh,

46:20the idea to start going this year, uh, I haven't started yet, but I'm going to give a turn. Yeah, I feel like, uh, maybe we teach now, we do that, anybody can be a leader, no matter what you are, especially, so I'm more junior or senior, or even if we're walking, everybody can be a leader, just, um, yeah. Senator, when did it hit you last year that, yeah, this technique, this thing can work for me. You know what I mean? You get, you have to grow into it. I had to grow into it a little bit. Um, it's very new, especially playing D in my own life. Right. Uh, but I had, uh, Tully, help me, like I said, uh, throughout the whole process. Yeah, when did it really strike you that I could be a factor? Oh, you know, what game or, you know, how do we do to feel comfortable on this, or anything else? I would say closer to us to playoffs, uh, me, the one Tully, a lot, uh, I felt comfortable. I, okay, I can actually do this because we'll show me some stress I have, like, see him, like, see you can do this and, uh, that really helped me get the confidence in what I can.

47:21Yeah, but then you became a factor. You became a factor, especially, you know, uh, especially through the playoffs and stuff. What did me do to be a factor that early, uh, all the word of God first of all, to keep me, uh, healthy, to keep doing that. But, uh, it'd been a, it'd been a lot that Coach J, trusted me enough to go on end of the big games like that. And, uh, I'm new to now be able to produce. What about your skillset, do you think it could so far? I definitely speed and strength. Those are my made to. Now I was saying to help me, uh, inside of those guards. I think that was really right inside. But you were actually like, you wanted to be a, you know, interventionalizer. So what's the, what changes in the mentally and the just realizing your heart is taking you there. What is the moment for you to, you know, what character you're in, you know, think about it. Definitely. My main thing also, uh, and so I thought the interview, to talk about some of those interviews. I said, the main thing was being a team player and moving the team, was going to help the team. So I was willing to move this hand for it.

48:31All right, it's very competitive. Uh, we, uh, both, we all come in trying to see what we need to get better. Uh, just to keep moving forward. So it's pretty good, good competition. Uh, and I love them. Um, uh, and you made the move like during the bi-week last year, is that right? What was the toughest part about that whole crash course? Uh, really meant that I really embraced it. Uh, I knew that, uh, I made the move inside, uh, in order to help out the team. And we asked really great deans last year, much more. And uh, JT Jack came and carried KJ. So it was pretty good. And then moving the food tank. I also asked them down there while, uh, still been able to showcase what I got there. Did you feel like you, like, just needed to get done quickly. Like, did you feel that pressure to get it done quickly? Because you needed to be ready for that next game? No, they, they were, um, all in on me, just whenever I'm ready, just let them know how I feel about moving in or standing out. Can you just get asked about, you know, these are three pressure analysis.

49:31You play as a freshman, so it takes a little pressure. So you see John Wayne's in these guys. Uh, John Wayne's chasing all the guys that came in are, they continue to work hard every day. Uh, even if they don't give it the first time, they don't ask us, what are they doing in this situation to help me out? So, uh, the ability to keep trying to learn from people that's playing in their big stage, uh, that's the word really going to keep them going. Are you surprised how quickly things did start to click? For you guys to stay, just, given you said they were going to be patient with you, but by the time you get to the playoffs, you're, you're playing like that. Is that the surprise I'm quickly and just trying to happen? I'm not really. I knew once I got it, Jose was going to trust me a lot more than to keep going out there each and every time. So, uh, I appreciate them. Uh, like I said earlier, thank you, Lord. And thank you guys. All right. Thank you. Take a white prize. After the U.S. you said you were going to be the last one. Oh, yeah, this is why I don't know. We have a team with all of them.

51:00All right, thank you. Thank you, bros. We're going to go today. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. What's your missing? I'm going to be talking with you. I'm going to tell you about that. I'm going to go to the top. I'm going to go to the top. I'm going to go to the top. I'm going to go to the top. First time I met him. I thought it was really good. What do you think he came running to the top? Maybe not. You know, we were passing through the top. Yeah. Well, it's like, we're going to lock you to the top. What is the lock in? What's in like for you to come out to California? Being out of the water then? Uh, this is a little obvious. We like to come out to the water. We like to come out to the water. We like to come out to the water. Yeah, just really. Different being an out-of-state group here. There's a one you were just a couple long. And the idea is definitely different. So flying here.

52:02So, what's your name? I'm a new generation of recruits where I don't think anybody outside letting you know the question is the strength of your commitment. Like you're locked in the last eight, you send it over and over. But you're making visits around the country. You've seen other schools. It's almost a totally different mindset. What's that coach doing in the last decade? How do you approach those other visits? And how do you communicate with Ohio State about them? What's been the message? I've been to Ohio State. I just like to know that I'm always locked in. I'm still enjoying buses. I've been to Ohio State for the first time. I'm just sitting and enjoying. The other school that's out of line. He asks me really hard to try to get to the flip. So how do you stay in Ohio State? I always be. What is it that's made you want to take photos of it? I'm an advisor. Share some words for you. What did he tell you? He always tries to give me nuggets.

53:04Just throughout this whole season. He just told me. He taught me a lot. Just about the gang, the off the field stuff. So we always talk. Chase, how would you summarize the impact of Brian Young? Oh, D.Y. You know, a guy who played the position. A guy who just been around the game. So long. You know, we go to practice. We go back to the basics. Hand placement steps. Low pad level. So D.Y. he's definitely a great addition to, you know, just taking that role and, you know, doing this thing with him. As the past rush been simplified a little bit, D.Y. was kind of saying that like over the last four weeks. Some of the how has it been?

54:06Um, we've been scheming up a little differently. But, you know, for the most part, it's just now to be our one of ones. You know, you know, we just get an opportunity to do it. It looks like just going back and watching through that the commander has put some extra attention on Brian, Brzee and on the interior every now and then. How does that impact you guys over on the edge? Yeah, it was every own, you know, she double one guy. You know, at least one guy one on one and I think yesterday we just going to a good. It just went and out one of ones all across the board. So we're sort of the fundamentals of what B.Y. has been focused on. Is that where that has the greatest impact? We've just been focusing on everything past rush, my game, just everything is all.

55:07Thanks guys. Thanks, though. Thanks, Jason. Thank you. So, I mean, some people may not need it, some other people need it, but I mean, I'm just like you as me, I'm just like you. Speak on that course, though. 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, what we call it, my craft, and just trying to be a, it's like a whenever every place we try to do. Yeah, 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 look at the steel look up to Jack and JT and kind of have my own kind of leadership and be able to screen people into. So I feel like we kind of have a lot of leaders on the B line at the B in position, so we kind of all kind of just count off each other. So, have been a tough time, you should be able to look up to us guys playing with them all

56:11and being on the field and just like that, and trying to put us through these guys, how is that transition going to be? It's been competitive, and we love it. We all competitive people, we all love to push each other, and I feel like the bringing the best side of all is, we all just kind of bouncing off each other and see what one person does, and we kind of build it into our tool box, and we all kind of just kind of build one great thing. Hey, do you ever go last year and you've got to get the shot at full backing work? And could they approach you without adhering to a coach's deal? I mean, how did that come about? Because you heard Jack's all your sloppy. You could get a touchdown. So I definitely did it in high school. I was full back and a little bit of tied in, so I feel like it kind of saw what I could do there in Coach Wilson, honestly. He loved watching it too before he left, and I feel like he planned that seed in Coach Day's head and Coach Day kind of just went for it, and I tried to do the best I could to do it. Is that continuing now? You can do anything in the screen. New playbook, I did not know you haven't got that far.

57:12How top of set you stay now? Are you a luket backer? I like to think myself as a football player. I can only play any position on the field, you need me to just give me a weaker two to learn it and kind of perfect it, and I'll try to do my best for you. Can Jack do the same thing? Oh yeah. So, for athletes, that's why. I was talking to Coach Johnson on Tuesday about some of the conversations and sort of sought you and got out to have some conversations after the JT and Jack decided to come back. Just got to wait into those, we were expected, and how did that help you maybe get the right mindset I guess when you did this for him? I'm definitely kind of seeing it all the way through. I 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's happening all that time from here to then. So, I feel like we definitely just coached it and we kind of connected, and we kind of just talks, man or man, and he kind of just sent it straight to me, and I feel like we kind of both have been going on. That's the question, we know we're making it yada.

58:12We're making each other better every day, and we got the four best DNs, five best DNs, honestly. And then college football, and we're going to be one of the best DLines in college football. How do you feel like the better player today at any work in this season? I feel like I'm taking big steps in my roles, 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 your head around the cost of 17th GFC? Is it 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. So now it kind of gives you more time to kind of enjoy it, and kind of savor it, because I'm already here for a feeling of refreshments to face crazy. But you don't want to spend all your powder for the first month of the year, right? Oh yeah, there is a pace yourself there, but I mean, there is a mindset there. Yeah, definitely, definitely going to have the mental stability to handle all those weeks, and all those practices.

59:13How much is Larry talking to you? How would you describe the mentality of the defense right now, getting this opportunity for a rematch in the world? Yeah, hungry and thankful. I mean, we know how the last time when 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 and had to make a couple changes. But I think we understand what everything's that stake right now, just fighting to where another house that you're going to be doing 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 to play in the Rose Bowl. Right behind your Adam King, WBNS. What do you remember most about walking off the field in your gene? What was kind of all your minds in that moment? I mean, there was a... I don't think anybody imagined it, imagine a solution. I didn't, that's for sure, and I think after that it was kind of hit deep.

1:00:13I 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 if you let it carry over too long, then there it 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 a accountability for one another. And as that happened, we came back regrouped, 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 them. That's our old rock, Vladimir D'Roll. Hey, Jay, what did you see in from King? The last couple of weeks, was there like a push from him? And there were many conversations with him, he seemed like he was playing since the best performance in Tennessee? Yeah, I mean, that's my boy, he's in the R2X Club 2, but you know, Kiyada, I mean, every time his number's called, he goes out there and makes the most of it,

1:01:16no 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 Rebino, it's a bonus this batch. Dylan Gabriel's obviously very elusive 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, Dylan, he's sharply very elusive. I mean, he can, he is making throws, I mean, he get out the puck, he can do everything. So I think for us, we just have to discipline and just continue to just meet with Coach Jay, me with the coach's nose and understand how we can just eliminate that. What should about you and Jeff? I mean, your personality seems to be a little different. You're more on the quiet side. He's, he's not. Yeah. How about you play together four years, both five store guys, kind of describe your relationship with him, friendship with him,

1:02:19and 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 and quiet, but you know, once we're on that field, we're like the same person. We 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 camp. Every room. Yeah, sometimes go over there, slip over there. There's the meet one who's the messy one. 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 we do a good job. Yeah, I'd probably say I would better cut the jack though. Tony Gertmann, like I heard. 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? Is it a much of 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,

1:03:23but at the same time, they elevated as a team, so did we. So we understand that they had, they made some changes for sure. You know, 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 an offense. So we just got to continue to watch those games, dissect 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. Nick? I 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, 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

1:04:25to 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 a lot of things we can take away from all the wins and losses. From those wins, we understood that, hey, we can be the best defense in the country, and from those losses, we understand that there are still things that need to be fixed. I think when you take all that in at once, they come down to the common goal, or the common talk, which is, there's always learning points everywhere. And depending how we dissect those games, or 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 Coffin, Columbus Dispatch. 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 quarterbacks and the sacks and getting home in some of those situations?

1:05:27Yeah, I think it was more just understanding the defense as a whole, understanding everybody's job. I think as the season went on, we got to understand that, you know, we have to know what's going on in the back can. We have to know what's going on in the linebacker crew to understand what plays we have, a 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 what each other is doing. It's not like the linebacker 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 on, you know, if they're blitzing how they can get to the quarterback and, you know, if I'm dropping and playing quarterbacks, I can ask Cody on how to open field tackle it. So, you know, we just kind of lean on each other's understanding because, you know, like I said, like Denzel knows how to play corner-bedded, then I know how to play corner. So, you know, he has more wisdom at that position than I do. JT, thank you very much. Thank you. Thanks, man. The first day of the moment is like that in the ballstack.

1:06:29Definitely, a little bit of both. Obviously, I just wanted the team to win. I think we got a chance to win. You know, definitely towards it and to stretch that last drive. I was a couple plays here, a couple calls that he made me should have gotten. 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 gilded more one-on-ones kind of how the game plan was set up. You didn't go like, you know, different coverage out of cloud to my side. And this is kind of how the game goes. What's the process been, like, sometimes, where, or whatever reason, just to see that. Yeah, definitely. Especially in college, a lot of the game fans defensively were taking the away. You know, we had a lot of success at a high up state. Obviously, one of the boys had a different weapons. They kind of still get the victories. And I was, yeah, you continue to do better jobs when I hear. A lot of the communication, the process, been like post-game, getting on the same page with Kyler.

1:07:32You guys exchanged tax terms. You guys in the film? Yeah, film, definitely. Kind of asking what did I see there? Kind of go over and play. And I just had to give him what I saw and kind of different feedback there. Just change words. Mark, I get it. We're asking questions about the previous game. Are you the type of guy to let a game like that winger or how do you flush it? You got to move on. Got to move on. It's a long season. Got 16 more of them. Hopefully, you know, I can stay healthy throughout the year and 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 ring of the season? Yeah, it's totally different. It's totally different. You can do a lot of things, you know, in shirts and shorts. And then once you go out there, put practice and you get pads on. You do like the joint practice we do with the colds. But there's nothing like actually going out there and live action. And really trying to be on the same page. So I think that relationship will continue to develop. Is that it? It's just a matter of roughs then. Just a matter of roughs then. Just a matter of roughs then. Yeah, definitely. Like I said, I was kind of my first live action together.

1:08:34So I can continue with it. But you're early impression. So I turn around and feel together and I'm going to increase. What's positive? Yeah. But obviously I have a definite respect, no JG's call or preseason. I obviously be off over really healthy. That's kind of the most important thing. And I was going to get well healthy and going for it. So. 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 got a new lot of new guys up front. I think that's kind of where their strong suit is. Kind of a little different to Buffalo, come over to a little match coverage. So I'm excited to go against them. Personally, when the belts gave you one of my opportunities, how do you feel today? Wasn't many of them. Wasn't many of them. So I thought I could be good. I'm just what you think versus just playing. You know, not getting a preseason game. I think it was pretty. Definitely, definitely thinking a lot out there. And I think I'll come with reps. I think to think and less and just going out there and playing.

1:09:34Definitely come with reps. And it's something you're on, you're better at. But definitely, I was thinking a lot out there. Is there anything you can do to prove that that's where your coverage is? Anything you can do in 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 the ball does, the one you're making to play. This, he's just taking you away. That means other guys are having a chance to get open. So that's kind of how I look at it. It's no longer season of offense. That's the best thing for us. That kind of thing would be with Tyler. Is this something that comes pretty quickly in a meeting? Or is this something that might take months? Hopefully sooner or later, I think. I'll look and 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 just a live rep, so we'll continue to grow and show. I think how I believe maybe different than somebody else may believe. I like to practice at least like the legal positivity. I mean, so. But he, the energy, yeah, would be on just the high to be on.

1:10:34So that's kind of how the goal of living my whole life. I felt team captain, like specifically, and I felt I wasn't a captain in high school. Wasn't a captain in college. But I want to make a joke, I was in high school. So I feel like I'm not going to be a captain until I get that I felt. But that would be awesome. But that happens, I'd be great. But not either way, I want to assume a role as a captain from the perspective of guys onto the visual world and get back in that way. Yeah, I mean, I can't say that. I mean, I guess the biggest thing is that I felt like I used to move past. But it didn't take just the first LTAs. It took training and left and right. Once this season ended because I know what was going to be the champion. So I just went a lot of, you know, grips just to give back to feeling like myself for the LTAs.

1:11:40And then I'll, unfortunately, but now like today specifically, just changing some small things with my feet. I've been talking about the long coach, I've some things I can do with my feet to get to that. To sell my nutritional angle that I love to sit on. I thought I felt great already, but I felt even better. I need to work more excited tomorrow now and get on my feet back and how I like the right side and on the left side. So I'm excited. I mean, obviously I feel like in the league, whether I left or right, you're still going in. It's premier guys, so obviously the high expectations for the left and the right tackle. But definitely like the level of energy and like the expectations definitely take the human strength. Because now I can either blind side that's the, as the tackle role, you know. So, yeah, I would say in terms of communication as far as this even outside of facility, and stuff like that, it really creating that tackle core back.

1:12:41I've gone even more off the field, I think has been something that's even the cool way to do it. I got a text one day, as I, hey, you put it up. I was like, you know, yeah, I've been training both. I've been training both, you know, I asked after the season, they're like, honestly, you know, we'll talk to you some great season, and I just got a text one. I'm telling what happens with the free agency. So, I was like, you know what, I had an O season right tackle. So, if I get the word, I'm going, I'm standing right tackle. I'll just do what I did before, I'm doing that. But I was like, I might as well as train the left tackle now, as if we're going to be left tackle. And I'd rather do that than train the right tackle with the call today, do the left tackle. I didn't switch my feet yet. You know what I mean? So, I'm like, let me just prepare an advance. I was like, yeah, it was kind of, you know. I think occasionally on third down, there would be a lot of twists. I was just not like, it's automatic. And I think that was my mindset for like the first half of the season.

1:13:42Like, I didn't have to go into again with some pros. Like, oh my gosh, they did that. I kind of figured, okay, like, this is the type of rush. I mean, again, this is how this guy usually rushes. If I get the vibe, this is how he ends like the rush, you know, tackles that. First year guys, we got the premier patch on. You know, what it was going to be. You know, we'll be every stud. And honestly, just knowing that's kind of an advantage to, so you're not, you're not, you're not, oh, they brought the twists and my side again. It was never air gone. Like, they come up and my side, three plays in a row. Two minutes. I knew that. It was going to happen. You know what I mean? I'm watching more everybody else. And he rarely, he only goes out there occasionally on third down. I was like, you know, I was like, he's going to pick me. You know what I mean? So, that's kind of, it's also kind of an advantage in a way. But it's also exciting, like, okay, I'm going to give the hardest look. You know, those are real, real reps, you know, the things. Really out on our way to kind of process.

1:14:44And I was like, hey, when I tell him, he'll let me know about what I'm just going to train it. I was training all the way to T.A. I guess if I didn't hear anything about T.A. I came in like, so, you know what I mean? Because 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 get your feet kind of settled in, your hips settled in, your hands, so then, certain kind of that. Would it have been harder for the age to work both, or how to use? No. But, they're definitely, but in terms of the development, it was definitely a lot faster to stay on all one side. But I think having that week that we had the transitional seasons over, it kind of like was fun. You know, it would have been trying to get up, put up my mind, and weak things out of town right now. But when it comes back, I'm going to show them the one house.

1:15:45I've got a house that's not too far from, so I told them, I got that house, like I could yell outside. DJ. You know what I mean? So, yeah. That's doesn't have any stock or anything. It doesn't mean anything, so we're at the 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 the success he's had as a freshman? No, it doesn't bring any surprises. It was 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

1:16:47and other receivers in Mecca and Karnel in practice. And even guys like Brandon and his impression of Rogers, they do a great job bringing lists for the defense and create a lot of obstacles. Our final question from Zoom is going to come from Dan Hope. Go ahead, Dan. Caleb, you've been 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, post the ball in the right places, and then Coach Sarkeeson does a great job putting him in positions to win. Jerry, back to you. Thank you, Rob Aller. Columbus Dispatch, Caleb, JT and Jack Land 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 opposite, but they are also one of the closest people I know. They spend a lot of time together.

1:17:47They 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'm sorry to respect both of them. How did you do that? I'm not going to do that. I'm sorry. I'm not going to do that. It's about Austin Warren, podcast. 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? It's a routine, pretty much, the keys that we need to go into the game with and then also changes week to week on 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.

1:18:48Bill, we have been on this club this past. I already got one. Oh okay. Joey Goplin called us this past. Kylvin. When... Takes us to use his play action and Nathan to use play action in a fair bit. What do they do well in those spots and what's the key for you guys in those moments with Quinn? They do a really good job with I-Candy and it creates a lot of challenges for defense in order to see if it's a runner pass and see... because that's when they are going to take their shots too as well. So really just having great eye discipline, seeing the line and seeing what it's telling us. So that's just what it does. Deep right. Nick Walker, Letterman Rolfe. Hey, you guys had a pretty good game plan for Tyler Warren when you guys played him. You guys have another Texas weather good tied in and gone to home. What do you guys have to do to limit him and what do you think about his game? He's a really good player. He makes a lot of plays and he has a lot of receiving yards this year. So really just do the same thing we've done all year. Just be disciplined in our responsibilities and if you're on him, you've got to make the play when it comes.

1:19:53Right, one of the Mandarin Guilds. When you look at their receivers as kind of a whole, they spread the ball around since a lot of what stands out of them. The way they think and spread the ball around those different guys. A lot of really good athletes. I played with Isaiah Bond last year who's a really great receiver, a lot of speed. And then all their receivers have made a lot of plays. So I mean everybody has to be on their peasy cues if we're going to stop them and have a do a really good job. Fred, were you on your 10 May Letterman role? Yeah, Kale, but you moved up here and I don't have to tell you when you moved it basically a year ago. It's a little bit of a leap of faith because you know how many athletes are on this team. Good athletes and stuff. But why don't you really feel this defense come into its own and then pass that. Man, watching in the 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.

1:20:55I 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. But what's your second part of your question? You seem really on point against Oregon about recognizing what was coming. You were really active out there directing and things like that. Did it feel like that? 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, 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 for questions here? Steve, how long in front of you in the sports? Yeah, Caleb. 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 alive. You feel validated by that.

1:21:55Did 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. Like 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, where Ben went to club this time? Yeah, 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 teams. 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 going to 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 number's called.

1:22:56Caleb, 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, Tyler Friedell, and Fred Ames. I feel like I'm just trying to be one of those peers that they work for me and kind of just giving them the steps to get there. And I feel like they're definitely picking up quick and they're definitely going to be one of the great rushmen. So we coach Jackson, we talked about it. JT and Zach probably don't need it. It's on a day. It's great. Maybe that's some of the opportunities for me to do a lot of things. Is there a difference in the work going because you've been getting a half of camp pretty glass-couple? I feel like all the camps I've definitely gotten a big course learned and I love that. So I asked Coach J4, 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 to give you as many reps as I can. What do you think about the speed on that course learned? So what do I mean? I mean, for me, it's always just kind of getting my little details perfectly, like my steps, my footing.

1:23:58It's 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 try to do. We're in two kinds of bigger shifts. So you guys have a good future in your life. You see what we're just like to do in order to do this. Yeah, 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 look, steal look up to Jack and JT and kind of have my own kind of leadership and be able to bring people into it. So I feel like we kind of have a lot of leaders on the D-line and we have to be in position so we kind of all kind of just count off each other and host. Is that been a tough turn for you to be the closer? We'll get up to you guys playing with them all, and you know, the team is just going to stop getting to the table and try to keep us from doing what we need and we're just going to do. It's been competitive and we love it. You know, we've all competitive people, we all love to push each other. And I feel like bringing the best side of all is, I feel like we all just kind of bouncing off each other and seeing what one person does and we kind of build it into our toolbox and we all kind of build one great thing.

1:25:01Hey, do you remember what last year when you got the shot at full backing work? And did they approach you that idea or do you approach them? I mean, how did that come about? Because you heard Jack saw your clock in. You could have touched that. So I definitely didn't in high school. I was pulled back and a little bit of tidying. So I feel like it kind of saw what I could do there in Coach Wilson. Honestly, he loved watching it too before he left. And I feel like he planned that seed 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? You know, anything in the spring? New playbook. I did not know yet. I haven't got that far. So you haven't got that. How tough was that for you? You're looking track. 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 week or two to learn it and kind of perfect it and try to do what that's for you. Kid Jack, you're the same thing. Oh yeah. But what about you? Roughly, that's what I'm talking about. Okay, he's talking to Coach Johnson on Tuesday about some of the conversations.

1:26:01He sort of sought you and got it out to have some conversations after JT and Jack decided to come back. Just got to win into those from your perspective and how did that help you maybe get the right mindset against community this time? Definitely kind of seeing it all the way through. I 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 could happen in 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 sent it straight to me. And I feel like we kind of both are going on. We can make it together. We can make it together better every day. We got the 4 best DNs, 5 best DNs, honestly. And the coach football and we're going to be one of the best DLs in coach football. How do you feel like a better player today than you were in this season? I feel like I'm taking big steps in my roles 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 feel like we're kind of helping out more.

1:27:05I think record head around the cost of 17GFC. That sound, that's what I mean. 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. So now it's kind of, it gives you more time to kind of enjoy it and kind of savor it. Because I'm already here for you feeling like I'm fresh with those face crazy. But you don't want to spend all your powder for the first month of the year right? Oh yeah. I mean there is a not pace yourself that. I mean there is a mindset that I did on the season. Yeah definitely definitely going to have to have the mental stability to handle all those weeks and all those practices. How much is Larry talking to you guys around like this? Last question right here. 2016, 2017, 4 NFL 2.5 dollars all in San Diego. How much does he talk to that guy? I mean he doesn't have to talk about it. We know about it. We'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 were right at the same, we were at the right 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.

1:28:07And I feel like we all are just great individuals and we come together at something special. Great. Doing it? What were the deliberations? I'm surprised it's even a conversation. Like it should always be live. Let's tell you. Tell you. Tell you play football. So 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 asking to be live so I can show him how I'm different than, you know, 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. The guys have handed it well. It was good for all parties involved. And more we can do that, the better, but I'm sure that is coming to a close here very quickly. So.

1:29:07That Murphy 24-7. Right. Jeremiah off the field. We saw after practice on this Saturday that the mob that came to get autographs and things. When 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. I mean, 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 down too much. He's really done a great job. Again, the way he was raised in his morals and humble would 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.

1:30:09But 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 on it and it's definitely growing at an exponential rate to say the least. But 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 Queen Seed the first freshman to do this black striker issue? Uh-huh. Yeah, I mean, that's a good question. I think that, you know, frankly, you know, I don't know. I don't, I'm not really fully involved with that. So that can be, but I wasn't. You know, I think that people on the outside, whether it be defense or even coach day or anybody brought it to my attention, you know, we're 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, a lot of plays consistently.

1:31:09And 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. And, uh, you know, it starts, it starts being seen by your peers and your peers start asking for they start barking, getting a stripe off all those kind of things. That's the ultimate sign of respect, I think when your peers, you know, go to your bat and he's not going for his bad. No one, 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, uh, you know, as well as there based on his peers and the other coaches. Step on creation. Ryan Day was talking about how impressed he's been this spring with Austin, Sarah, well, all that he's been able to do and Tyler bones talking last week about the importance of the cross training and all that that goes into that. Just how much have you seen Austin benefit from this spring and everywhere that he's been and how big of a piece do you think he's going to be regardless of where he fits on this offensive line?

1:32:11Yeah, I think Austin's been awesome. I mean, he literally, you know, what was they say, he played every split every position, which is move around, you know, and handles it and you know, he's one of those guys. I feel like you watch 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. So 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. It 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, Jeff Gilbert, press pros? Brian, since you've been working more with the whole offense, when it comes to quarterback play, what has grown in your, I don't know, appreciation in that position and what those guys have to do and go through?

1:33:11What do you think more about those guys versus maybe what you thought before is just a wide receiver guy? Yeah, I mean, I mean, there's no just a wide receiver guy. If you are just a wide receiver guy, you won't be a very later on. It's all about quarterback play, you know, so I think in that same world, though, to the point is that, you know, in order to be a great receiver or receiver guy, whatever you want to call it, there's only one page, just a quarterbacks page. So everything is based off them. There, whether it be their progression, their 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, you know, I guess I would say the preparation level, I mean, the what is required to execute and play at a high level, it's just not capable in the lineup.

1:34:14In 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, you know, 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, you know, other positions, I mean, aligns same thing. I mean, receiver play sometimes can, you know, get away from it. We do a great job studying and being in the room extra for sure, but the requirement of a quarterback to know the fixed protections, the BR run game coordinator based on the calls, you know, to get us in different checks. I mean, there's so much thing you know. And frankly, the, you know, the online is good as the quarterback, the receiver's line is good as the quarterback, the offense is 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 it's critical. And the amount that it takes, I guess that was maybe a little naive to, but the guys are doing a great job doing it.

1:35:15Just a couple more coaches got a meeting Rob all our Columbus dispatch Brian, you know, you guys reach the mount top. You got a banner out there national champs. I can keep these guys grounded. Being in the moment, looking ahead. Not back. Are you tougher on them? Because no, I think that I mean, I think we have a lot of guys. You know, I 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 unbelievable example 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. 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.

1:36:23But overall, motivation is not what we've needed. A 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. I think everyone's pretty pretty focused on being forward and knowing we haven't accomplished anything. So Steve, who would you say is the leader of your YBC right now? I would say carnal tape. Brennan in this. Probably done the most most outspoken, you know, in the room. Yeah, I would say they're doing a good job. Those are probably the two guys that would jump out of my room. Yep. Brennan, he's been a vocal. Obviously carnal taking on that role. More and being more vocal. He's a good football for opposite of things. He's going to do that. But that process for him and becoming a more vocal leader took for you to say that on him. What was the question? Carnal, what do you think like the growth part of it?

1:37:25Yeah, I mean, he's I think he's pulled guys aside, you know, and have one on one conversations with them. He's locked in. You know, just I think he saw the impact that a mecha made and the role he played. And to think that we're going to lose that and then be a better group. Part doesn't mathematically make sense to him. So someone's got to step up in that role. And one, I don't respect them 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, the older head. And appreciate the way I'm back up, probably went about his business. And so he probably valued that, appreciated that. And he's just being sure we still have that. Final question. Bill, what's going on this this time? Could you assess the running back room? I think it's pretty much assumed both those running backs to CJ and James. I think that's kind of systems probably the way you got to go again. How's it working? And you see third and maybe fourth guys up in the mirror? I think that, you know, in college football, we're in a football, any football really, you got to have depth in the running back room.

1:38:29I think that is very apparent in the NFL. It's usually a two back system, you know, very rarely is it one guy. But in college, I think we saw the benefit of that last year. The ability to compliment each other is really important. 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, and bow and the way they've come along. Consistency. So what you're chasing, right? 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 locks been on them. They understand the standard and in past pro and not being a guy we got to sell out because you can't pass protect. So we were blessed, especially with tray last year and in Quenchan. So, but no, these guys have done a good job. They're competing. They've been very coachable. You know, it's very, it's shown a blog on film.

1:39:29But, yeah, I mean, it's always hard on backs. I mean, every opportunity you get to go live and break tackles really gives you the most feedback on what these guys are capable of. If you're just playing tag out there, you never get any art. At least you shouldn't. But the running backs. You know, on contact days have done a good job. James has done a really good job growing, really excited about him. Everyone's really excited about him and CJ. So, you know, I think ultimately, you know, how group the, how will all go with the group B was probably based on, you know, the top, the bottom rising, right? I mean, you're gonna have some guys at the top, but, you know, where's the floor? And so I think, uh, bow and Sam has done a really good job. And many, some more guys to get healthy. More guys on campus, but very encouraged. And you saw him improve. And then, um, McLean, I think is a, 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.

1:40:34He'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. What was a healthy Mitchell Melton? How does he fit in for your defense? What does he bring to it? Yeah, he's, you know, Mitch is that combination player, you know, in, um, in our four down, you know, he's a guy that can do a lot of things, uh, drop, fold in there and make plays. You see some of that all the time. Really athletic, um, you know, we're kind of loaded at that end position. So he's going to play there. But, you know, like I said last year, we, we haven't needed it. But he's a guy you would point to along with CJ Hicks, you know, for the, 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 Mitch is a guy who definitely can do all that. He has that.

1:41:36Over 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 if they give up to the play and to go nearly almost the first half. So the offense didn't get him the end zone until the late in the second half just. And you guys have guys down the second area. Just what did you think of that sort of trend and how it's evolved in the way you guys almost shut him out of the first. It's become, you know, an expectation now. You know, our DB's, you know, our BIA, best in America, we led the country in past defense. I think there's 96 what 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. It's, it's, they view it as a standard. So that was good to see in the first, first half.

1:42:39Over to the right Spencer Holbrook, Letterman Ro. 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 a defensive tackle change the way that you can do things defensively. Yeah, I mean, you're going to play to your strengths, you know, and that's, that's my job is to what do we have and what do we do best? And when you have defensive tackles, 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. So you got to go, you got to go with that, you know, you got to let those guys play and, 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.

1:43:44Over to the left, Tony Gurdman, Buckeye Huddle. Jim Ryan talked about the quarterback run being more of a thing with the offense here 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, the Tim May podcast. Yeah, Jim, you might be doing it when I asked Ryan about just, for example, Calvin Simpson, Hunt, but the corner seemed to be playing almost with the chip on their shoulder to a certain extent. I mean, Davis and Nick, but no, sin took today personally. It looked like you know, to make us some of the height going into the game, but what do you see from that group in particular that Buis you going into this off season?

1:44:44Yeah, when you can when you have corners that you can count on again, it's just like having defensive tackles in the run game. When 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 out couverges 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 jumping over the board. I was just getting it late back here. Yeah, I mean, he's he did come in late and you know, he compete, 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 or 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.

1:45:50And final question for coach Noel's Dan Hope, 11 warriors. You 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 bloodsaying 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 the questions over to the left Bill Rabinowitz Columbus dispatch. Chip, what are your just general impressions of the offense coming out of spring, especially quarterback?

1:46:52We'll look at all 15. So I think, you know, this day is a big part of it, you know, because it was the first time they were going to play some of those guys that were going to play in front of a crowd. And that was an amazing crowd. You know, you get 80,000 for spring game. Now, 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 one to practice 15. You know, it's still in evaluation through the whole process, but it's not something in the players, too, 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 decisions can do. 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 in the initial start of well, he's going to get the bulk of the reps to get him better, but they capitalize on.

1:47:52We really rolled him. You know, if you were at some of our screen practices, you're watching all those guys rotate in, rotate out. And as we talk about all the time, you know, the old adges 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 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 an 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 Tileek and 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.

1:48:54So I still think we'll have to really evaluate that what we're going to do. What we got to get better at and 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 dot com. So you were go 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 offense 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 to be able to make adjustments in game. Just tucking 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.

1:49:55You know, I think we we've got about four guys that have played significant amount of snaps and we've got 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 know, 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 with this new in this new playoff format. You really have to think that way. So, you know, 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. I think it was the first play of the game, the T-Formation and then the reverse spin move with Will Howard. What's the inspiration for that package and that sort of wrinkle with the quarterback? Mr. Hayes. 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.

1:50:57We're going to do it. We ran some last year. I think we took 21 snaps at UCLA and T-Penished short yardage formation for us. And we've done some different things with it. But I also think our players had a lot of fun, you know, practicing that and doing some different things. So, it's a small part of our offense. You know, we will not be in the T-21 times in one game. But, you know, 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. You know, it's really just you're trying to, you know, you got a half a yard to get. You know, you're trying to get your big guys in the game. And 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 in this program. Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch, over to the left. Chip, did you look back? Now, 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?

1:51:57Well, I haven't accomplished anything because I didn't take a snap. I think the most impressive thing since I've been here is how close close this football team is. You know, 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 whole line in the D line, the secondary and the receivers. The competition is the, but it's got to be the best there is in the country. You know, 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 Rol. Chip, obviously there's been a lot of talk about Jeremiah, but Amecha is the big returner 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? Good point. And Amecha has reminded me and the other 14 practice sessions of what he can do.

1:53:01Special player, you know, and J.J.'s are 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 a blank slate and I had no opinions formed. Not that really just why I didn't just observe them. But, you know, that, I think that way to receive 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 back, 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-one coverage? Well, then 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.

1:54:01So, having too many weapons is a good problem to have. Second 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 JJ, 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.

1:55:03You know, 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. And they can spit back to you the more confidence you have when they get in there with the plays that you can call for them. 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 in 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 as you guys head out of spring? Julian is a very fast processor. You know, he really thinks very, very quickly on his feet.

1:56:08Like he makes really quick decisions. He doesn't stick on and read. He can progress in any ceasing. 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. 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, I, that's been impressive his, his ability to retain and, you know, him and JJ. The, 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, act like freshmen. But the guys who are special, they don't act like freshmen, you know, they act like their football players. And those are two guys that are, are examples of that. Far left, Cameron T. Robinson, the athletic chip. You on the topic of freshmen, James people's exam. Yeah. Yeah. You talk about how deep you need to be in this era of college football. But as you search for RB three, what did you see from them today?

1:57:11And what is, what has their growth been like in this spring? Yeah, James really flashed early for, for me, not knowing again, kind of, it's just a don't worry about what the background is, whether from who they are. The, this guy of this stars, this guy of that stars, it's, they're all black eyes. And this is how they do it. I think James has got really good feel and vision. He can hit things. I thought San did some really good things today. TC is another guy who really came along during the spring. And, and we're 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. It 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, you're really going to be tested that way. So I was really happy with, with how those young guys have come along here in the 15 training sessions that we've had. Oh, over here to the right. Tim May, the Tim May podcast. Thank you, Jerry. You have your own podcast. Yeah.

1:58:11Like these guys all had like a name next to their. Show. Okay. That's what you call. He must have some juice. If you got your name in your podcast, definitely. Okay. By the way, it's not just the lunch last, the hot lunch last. Last while it's hot lunch. Yeah. Just too quick. He's number one. Do you feel compelled to let these quarterbacks know where they stand? Yeah. You know, it's coming up to you. Steve, you know, to me there. Yeah. You know, where does that go? I mean, in your mind. Yeah. We're all sit down as a staff and visit me. And I mean, 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 really look at the things. Because you may see something, but you're on the sideline. You know, why did he make that decision?

1:59:11Well, I couldn't really see the field safety from where he was. Okay. Now I understand why you made that decision. So, you know, what, but they'll, we'll have meetings with all our players. And that's, that's always been the method. So this week during, you know, between Monday through Friday, we're all scheduled. No one's going on the road to recruiting until after that. But we're all a player meeting. He said 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 really see them. But do you feel a pressure with the, with the transfer portal looming? I mean, you've been a head coach for a long time. I mean, is that on your mind at Tuesday? 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've got to have, we've 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.

2:00:13Well, between now and, and whatever then is we're not allowed as coaches to go back out and practice with him. You know, in college football, you get 15 training sessions in the, in 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 faster. 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 that 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. Players, players understand, you know, who they'd feel is the guy. And most of the time it. The decision is very obvious. You know, and you just say, hey, this is where we are with it.

2:01:16But there's that timetable thing. I don't, I don't, I can't give you an exact timetable in that. So Rob chip, you talk 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 young QB? I think it depends on the individual. You know, I've had some kids. We're early, you know, you're like, wow, Marcus Murray, I was like that. Remember vividly second practice. And he got to the fifth reading 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, he was right. And he came back the other day, whether that was cover 60 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 go, whoa, like they got it.

2:02:22So 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 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 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 he don't feel it's a good play, then why is it in you know, I mean, and that's that's this whole feeling of process that we're all they're learning us and we're learning them. So this is have identities so to coaches really running quarterbacks. Is that something you've always sort of lean toward or is it year by year case by case?

2:03:27What advantages do you like about? 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 Patrick my home's another runner. And he'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 on, like, he may score. You know, a lot of guys go and they want a hook side. You know, and and there's times where you have to understand if you do have a running quarterback, we talk about the best of 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. Twenty times a game will run in the quarterback. There are people that run it offensive styles and are really successful with it.

2:04:27But with this group we have right now, that's not now they can hurt you with the feet will did it when he was at case date. You know, obviously, Devin took off a couple times today air 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 know, you're not going to see, you know, a tremendous amount of respect for co-chays in 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 in the quarterback ice on quarterback power. But it is a, it's another weapon, you know, and if it also keeps Devin's honest, you know, if your defensive end is going to continue to bend from the quarterback pleasant he's on the edge and he's getting first downs, within 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 is cheating and fitting in on the run. So then his responsibility is to make, make the defense be honest and that's really aired. Did that a couple times today? And we had a block that safety was sticking its face in there.

2:05:29So 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. Coach, thank you so much for your time and thank you for being a buck eye. All right, thanks. It was definitely addressed here, you know, this preseason. I think Austin Saribel stepped up in a big way, you know, with Donnie being out. And then, you know, Carson can play both guard and center, which is good. And, you know, we've actually, you know, sent us 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 even with the ones he was in their battling his tail off. So I think we have built some depth there, but again, you know, we've got to go play some games and see what we're going to do. Rob Aller, what's the main thing you want to see out of your line? You know, again, whether it's whatever happened last year or last year, but I know that the message to our offensive line is we want to play one of 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.

2:06:30It's hard as you possibly can. There's a lot that goes with the playing in the offensive line. It's all the communication is a lot of things that have to get into place. I think Seth has done a nice job of communicating and 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. That's the end of the game. This is a destination spot for wide receiver. You can do it with that. Maybe not for online. You see that definitely. How do you get over that? No, no, I don't see it that way at all. I think. We'll see what we got this year, but I feel like we've got some really good young players in the system. I think that we should have the best offensive in the country. That's the standard here. It has been for a long time. And so we'll keep pushing towards that this year. I think everybody in that room will tell you the same thing.

2:07:31Tony Gerber. I was the situation of real linebacker. I think you're right now. I see that going. Yep. So sunny 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, just bigger, stronger, being more comfortable closer to line of scrimmage. It's different when you're closer to line of scrimmage. He's doing a better job getting his hands on, on, you know, an offensive lineman and getting off of blocks. He's in a better job, doing a better job with his hands. Like he understands the communication. The linebackers always have to be involved at 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 playing, 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. I think he's, you know, he does a nice job of taking the meeting to the field, being very intentional about his work, but playing really hard.

2:08:34He's the number one, right? 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 clubhouse. Can you tell Ryan, I mean, Seth McLaughlin, can tell he's been there, done that. And as he projected that to the offensive line, you're still, and I'm saying from a leadership standpoint, a grown man. Yes. How does that just come up? How does it 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 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, the game seems to slow down at times yet. You know, he seems to be playing it at a fast level.

2:09:37He's got a lot of people over. Hey, there was a point where he got a 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 wide receivers he 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. You know, we'll give him the reps he deserves or like Jeremiah is in a different situation because he came in here in January and he was a little bit ahead.

2:10:38Anybody 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. You're picking up a little bit. You're noticing it for just about your career as you're not in the athlete position. 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 in 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 it's going to mean by that is the close play of communication inside of 15 goes off. There's a lot of things that go on there. We don't really get notification on that. So I'm trying to, you know, just help chip with that and some communication that we're a personnel.

2:11:38But I'm 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 the half in the game that you know, you're going to really be involved with. But to your point, just overall just looking guys in the eye and making sure that, you know, they have to right looking their eye to, 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're just like playing the next play. And that's not just how it works. We'll get to win the situations. So all those things will come into play and make an in game adjustments. You know, be involved with all three phases, you know, watching the game in a tab with the chat, 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 will go into next week. But right now, as we head into the weekend, he is the starter and the plan is ready to be the first time to go up and go on Saturday against hacker.

2:12:43He's got a strong leg. He's made it a good transition into the country, but also just playing, you know, football and not Australian football, which is very, very different. The snap to kick has really improved. You know, that was one thing as a taller guy. So the ball has to get out of his, you know, get off 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 they 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 Burvin. 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 you're interested in. Or because maybe there was a thought he wasn't going to be the starter against state this year. But it seems like people have viewed him kind of as a game manager type of quarterback.

2:13:43After eight months with him, where do you see his ceiling and what, what is Will's special trait to you? And where do you see him taking himself? I see a bunch of traits there. I think the first trait is size. There's big, he can stand in the pocket and see he's strong. So I mean, that's the first thing you notice about him. Again, 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 trait 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 say his overall leadership commands 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, he's been very accurate since he's been here. And when he knows what's going on and he can anticipate what's happening, I mean, it looks right, just feel it.

2:14:45And 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. I'm touched. Thank you very much. Good job. Hopefully I'll take her and some more. And the goal line and down to the Jackson on the table. I mean, you have nerves naturally. The answer first come play that was good. I was rolling. Also, it was a weird. I was trying to try to play the last day. It was also the first start. Yeah. Yeah. You, yeah. It's, but like, I prepared well and camp and practice all week. And I was, I was ready. Yeah. I have two multi-year starters. I did a lot.

2:15:46I mean, I couldn't ask them, hey, what we got here. But, I was prepared well. I mean, I was telling Jimmy and said it's like a player, a boxer. I was like, uh, who's that guy? Who's that guy? Dave? Maybe, maybe. Okay. Probably a lot of people. I don't know. It was always my dream to come here and play and start. And having that. I just got to keep going, keep building those days and go to games and just keep building. But what a much younger Austin. You would. People. No, not. I don't think you knew. I told him, like, wait. I asked my younger self even committed. I didn't believe that that. Now having a couple of starts, I mean. Yeah. Awesome. Has this happened faster than you had been building these are coming up to play as a... I guess you're technically a soft one when you play as a richer player. No, I knew that year two, I was gonna see you some playing time. Now starting week one, year two, I didn't see that,

2:16:48but I was ready in spring ball. I knew I was gonna play some soft ones. But, so. What does it mean to you to... It's not only get the opportunities to play, but it's like you play well enough now. And coaching staff trust you, and they've been put out there and whatever the situation is. So, if they earn that, it's so early on in your career. I guess it shows like my preparation, my hard work, and just everything I put into this, and I just finally show up on a field. There are moments, the soft season, the end of the spring, and the end of the season. I'm gonna realize that you could play at this high level, with the ones in 188. Yeah, the definitely was in a training camp. I mean, it's like I can highly can tie every day. So, it feels a lot of confidence in doing it well, and not getting involved or anything. So. There's defensive tag wasn't that easy in the spring. Hero and Jason Moore in Taiwan. All those guys, pretty much anyone on the deep in the morning gets your face out of time. So, and Kay and Mack as well.

2:17:50Yeah. I'm also gonna be put a lot of time. I'm gonna work with Paul about the stability. That's a great thing to learn. How much does it mean he helped 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 the whole line. He's another voice on the line, with guys like Josh Fryer, Josh Simmons, Donnie and Tiger. That means another voice and another captain of the, look ways of having, and I'm with this much experience. I'm gonna help. You're in the middle of the line. Yeah, a lot. He can tell you, like before the play was going on, like how to block someone, like what you need to do, and like, helps a lot. Tiger talking about how calm he is, and how much does that benefit you? You have a guy who's kind of been there and, it makes us more calm, like especially me and Dave, that's our first start. So like we were up here with Seth, like he brought us down,

2:18:51we were like fine. Like our emotions weren't high, we were so in. Is that like something he tells you, is that something you pick up on by how he's acting? How do you kind of mean sense what he's trying to do? By 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, hey, we're cool, like we got it, but it's pretty much like, oh, everyone, old cool group. I said, how much do that? As a first time starter, how much did you add in that? I mean, 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, bring up a play and get help, that's really not. Probably the first or second, but after that, I thought we'd say our seventh. Awesome, thank you very much. Thanks for playing for our weekend. Yes, you can apartment settle in the guard. That's, I want to say, maybe, I don't know,

2:19:52but I mean, 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, you know what 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, it really fits the guys we have right now. I'm really excited for that. I know you can throw football at 65 yards, but can you kick a football, 75 yards, like, like, I think it's a good question. Probably a question. Lincoln, what's your question? How is your, your roommate at the field? He's a blessing, man, I can't complain. He's a great guy. What's his name? His name's Lincoln. Teen Hoes. Ooh, who's cleaner? I think we're both really clean, and that's why we kind of picked each other as roommates because we're very clean, and we don't like our rooms really messy. Well, it's true though. It's true, the rope pretty clean, so. Luke, are you still a cross-training at Tagel some or if you just been all guard this spring? Oh, so far I've been all guard. I really don't know. Like I said, I'm taking it practice, I practice.

2:20:52I could end up being back at Tagel, I could not, but, you know, I'm just really focused in on this past practice and the next one is some. You've put a lot of work in to play here, and it's been a dream just for being in Ohio, kid, and I'm from Ohio, kids, just for spring. I'm just going to be in the middle of the day. I'm going to be in the middle of the day. Being in Ohio, kid, and I'm from Ohio, kids, perspective, that's the biggest wish possible. I would say, that would 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, it's going to be a weird answer, but it felt like I was playing a game yet, if that makes sense. 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 out in here now, it's time to roll. You know, it didn't really hit me. I was like, it didn't hit me after, I know I was like, what'd you feel doing, if like getting out there in the end, I was just like, honestly, I don't know. I felt less nervous than I did in high school, and that makes no sense. What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis? What is the diagnosis?

2:21:52A 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 brother, my first baby. Tell him about Padilla. I don't know if that's the case. 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 plan and feel with them. Oh, yeah, you know, it's been really helpful. You know, just keeping my mind just settled and straightforward on the next blood. What do you think of the figures? 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 staying consistent and worrying about the next blood. The figures were something that connects you to some of those big runs. And you guys started turning out. It's 10 plus red runs. Did it beat off each other? Absolutely. Yeah, man. When you see defenses start arguing with each other and things like that, I mean,

2:22:52it makes it a lot easier, you know, to have those 10-11 playthroughs out. What was that like? I mean, I mean, it feels good to rip off these runs because I mean, we put them so much work on those. And I'm seeing a product that I haven't worked on. Tech Reserves since that just off its blind wide, so you'll prepare this week. We've got Todd from back in there. The Joe Rope. First time really? This season. You know, it's not particularly in Austin. It's just more of Donald Jackson, pretty seasonal American, etc. I mean, joining the group, you know. Donald Jackson is a very good football player in there. When he's on the field, he makes his presence up. I mean, we've all been training on that. There's no tomorrow. Just go through when he's on the field. We know it can be. Yeah, there's seat to be. There was a sense of watching you guys on this week. You know, even more of a course.

2:23:52It felt like watching you guys. Maybe even though you know, did it feel like that? Yeah, I mean, we put in the work during practice. We practice really hard. Coach Day really challenged us to practice hard. Positions. Coach is really challenged us to practice hard. I was just a result of it. When it's rolling like that, what does it feel like being in the mix of that being a long time? It's us. When you work hard for something and you're able to see what comes out of it, there's no better feeling in that. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I just heard it. It's about good. Does anybody sway you? No, I mean, I was really funny to see. Thank you so much. Thank you for being with me. I'm sorry. I just made me a fraction. Tiger, what has Seth been off on? We've brought some of you guys for the first two games. What's it been like playing the next hand for the last two? He's.

2:24:52You know, he's really calm and stormy. You never see real panic and having a guy like that mess you. You know, you're having really played as many meaningful snaps. I mean, there's. There's no one outside of that. I've left him to my right. I've got to say, you know, for our in set. You know, those guys, they do so much for this offensive line of peace. People have talked 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, in crunch time, you know, when things aren't exactly looking like how we practice it, you know, we're having a guy like that, like, we're slow down. We'll do this, this, this, and then we execute it. Having a guy like that like this, there's none better than that. You wrote? What you got? I'm there. From this room. Yeah.

2:25:52I'm there. What's my favorite cake? Well, right. Well, they're brothers. Uh-huh. You like them in the camera? Uh-huh. No, they know. I almost came back to the club this time ago some more. Take a look at it Marshall. They got a couple guys in the deep bits of the room that have big tin rotting stuff. Absolutely. What do you see when you look at their tape and see 13, 7 and a couple of those guys are pretty pretty big. Yeah, those guys there, they're real players. They're real players. You can sell their coach well. You can sell them. They go hard, you know. They're real players over there. We've been practicing to the best of our quality to, you know, expect. And I'm prepared for that. You see they make for G&TAC flash. They're different. They take the. Yeah. They play a good ball over there and, you know, their defense plays hard. They challenge teams, you know, sometimes they might be overlooked and they still challenge teams.

2:26:58And so they come out there with the mentality like no matter who's in front of us. I mean, the actions right there right in front of you right now, which is kind of a good thing and kind of a bet. And you should shift off the rest, you know, hitting back in. Inside. You talk to your coach. Yeah, I mean, I hear from Chris 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 guys like the one even Matt Jones returning back. All right, Tiger. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you very much. This is great. Thank you. Thank you.

2:28:17Yeah, that's a great question. I mean, I feel like these two can answer that for the beer right now. I think KK here I can answer that. I don't know what to say about that. What do you guys think? I go games every day. This man is strong. I'm talking about like, you get the basketball here. You can't just do a thing. He was really fast. He got the grip. He doesn't give up on the play. Like you said, he's going to go in and watch the film. He's doing it every day. You better not just see it on the field. You can now get this guy. You can see the movement of the game. Yeah, if you just follow us around all the way. He's sound like a coach, man. He's sound like a coach. Chip Kelly's influence changed your mind about maybe like the idea of tack over his garden. Obviously his offensive predilection was for like offensive line play. Is that part of you settling into Garth?

2:29:20I want to say maybe I don't know, but I mean 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'm playing basketball all life and set up football and I feel like just the fast pace often say we're running. It 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 like Lincoln? No. I actually have a question. Lincoln, what's your question? How is your room amp at the field? He's a blessing, man. I can't complain. He's a great guy. What's his name? His name's Lincoln. Teen Homes. Who's cleaner? Oh, who's cleaner? I think we're both really clean. That's why we kind of pick each other's roommates because we're very clean. We don't like our rooms really messy. Well, it's true though. It's the truth. They're both pretty clean. Luke, are you still cross-training at Tag Olsum or have you just been all guard this spring? Oh, so far I've been all guard.

2:30:21I really don't know. Like I said, I'm taking it practice by practice. I could end up being in back attack while I could not, but you know, I'm just really focused in on this past practice and the next one would be fine. What do you mean? You're on your side. I was on my side. I was on my side. Oh, that mean a lot. You know, you put a lot of work in to play here. You know, you've been a dream just for being an Ohio kid. I'm from a Ohio kid's perspective. I mean, that's the biggest wish possible. I would say that would be pretty cool. What was it like just last year at first game getting on the field for the first time in the block? It didn't, like, this is going to be a weird answer, but it feels like I was playing a game, if that makes sense. I was pretty locked in. I felt like just no anxiousness, no stress, no nothing really. The first one in that first game 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 hit me after. I'm on my 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 didn't high school and it makes no sense. What did you see in the back of the box in the shot? What did you see in the back of the box?

2:31:21It was just a shame. 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 brother in my first game over here. So I'm up for deal. I don't know what's that. To deal, okay. Yeah, no. Yeah, yeah. So, yeah, for deal in 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. Turn off the light. 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? Biggest stuff. Yeah. 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 staying consistent and worried about the next play. To my game. And I was like, whoa, I never had that happen. Like, no other school, like just Ohio State Fair's can't win. And I was like, wow, that's crazy. Do you like, I mean, I'd be quiet, but also do you like that?

2:32:22Do you want everything that comes with it? I do, but at the same time, I just like to be a normal person. I don't really like to take that. I'm going to feel, are you a showman? I mean, how is he described? It's kind of like your heartwarming. Yeah, I mean, yeah. I want to feel, I'm a little bit more chipy a little bit, but sometimes I still be quiet on the field. What is the competitive part of you? Where did that point that you noticed out about yourself? Oh, I've been having that, I mean, since I was like eight, nine years old. You haven't, I mean, just high-end house rate, just to be competitive. That's the reason why I chose to come to Ohio State. Just to compete each and every day, I guess to go, I guess the best DB group in the country. That's what I'm saying is, it's been enhanced in the last several months. I mean, you want to get Ignito and then Benzel Perk, etc. Oh, yeah, for sure. Just going to get them two guys, the best two DBs in the country. I mean, that's the reason I can't hear. Just going to get the guys, just going to make me better each and every day. That's today, what's out there, the rest of us. Yeah. Yeah. He went nuts. He didn't say a word.

2:33:22And then the two plays later, you call, or whatever. Yeah. You don't say a word better. I said, I said, I said, well, he said, when he defected the boy, he said, I'm here. I said, okay, I'm going to be back. And that's something to be back at the moment I'm going to be able to play. I just walked off. That's it. When you talk about, I say, I told you I'm coming back, right? What's it like being back to the car now, say, being a friend, as a team? You guys, it feels great just us three to be on the third together. We've got to make a lot of plays this year. What did you learn from that over time? I learned a lot, especially from Cardinal, because we both played outside. So, me just learning from him and the things he learned, he just teaching me. And he was behind Mar, and stuff like that. So, he just teaching me the game for sure. What specifically, if you got better at that, and you can't, what you heard, Scott? I said my footwork, that's the biggest thing. My coach, I 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.

2:34:22What can still be your work ethic in here? It's still my work ethic. I mean, just, I really don't know, I can't really answer that. But it just, it's just in me, like, I just want to work, that's one thing. I think I say, I did it for 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 say, give my dad. Why is he like, this is the clip of my day, you know, like on sunny day, what he's doing. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, see. And how close did you come to this? I wasn't, I wasn't flipping out of it. I don't know why people made the scene like it was that. I was a bad guy, and that's it. How did your dad set the table? Oh, he said the biggest example on me, me just, I ain't gonna say it was only just my dad. It was me, I have a cousin named Geno, it's maybe pretty good for the Seattle Seahaw. So, I looked at him as well, I mean, seeing what he was doing at West Virginia, was taking Austin and Steadman Bayley. He was a motivation for me, and just owed the guys that grew up before me in a Miami-Guarded

2:35:25area, a brow area for sure. I mean, just looking up at those guys. Guys, like, I say, Brandon, and it's for sure he was class ahead of me. So, I seen the things he was doing in the eighth grade, and I was just like, whoa, I mean, that's something I want to do. What do you think about the expectations for me? I mean, I'm Chris Carter on my podcast, a few weeks ago. I see the things you'll be a factor from the first play, first game, et cetera. Those are big expectations. You got break stones? I really don't. I mean, I know it's big, especially for me because, you know, no one planned a country coming in and all the hype around me. So, I 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 I lock on them, 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 is for you when people like Chris Carter and Marvin Harrison Jr. are saying, this guy can even experience even Ohio State? I mean, it's something great.

2:36:26I mean, I just got to go out there on the field and just show you guys that I could be the next part of the great Ohio State receiver to come through here. So, I mean, it's a blessing to know how that, but I mean, I just got to go out there and play and show you guys. What do you think about that? 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 hardware that I put in and out to, I mean, on the way to the room, is that? What's your maturity and how do you talk about that? My dad, really, I mean, the maturity, you know, just be older than, don't ask my age, I go through my age. I mean, a lot of people tell me that I don't ask my age, I'm way, I'm way beyond my years. I mean, just, you just got to be mature and, you know, don't add like a kid. What is the couple more questions for Jeremiah? What is it about? It's about 50-50. 70-30. Too much of an age to tell.

2:37:26Just, you know, when I see a 50-50 ball, I mean, just, I just think it's, I got to make the play. It is on me, you know, no matter how the ball is, or if it's a bad ball, I just feel like, I got to make that play, no matter what the circumstances is, you know, no matter if it's a bad ball. I feel like the ball is mine, no matter who I'm fronting me or, no, no matter. What's your background? Getting between the ball and the fender come from, I mean, that kind of sets you apart, my speed needs a lot of weight. Do you always have that nice? Oh, yeah, I did. Always had that nice, I was like, since I started parents here, like, eight or nine years old, I just found the way to, you know, make sure that ball is mine when it's in the air. And I just, I always find the way, the way to make my quarterback look good. So I was working hard to play on him, and I can't find the same little hours looking more, thinking so, what are you saying about that? 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, love quarterback, he's like the talk, and, you know, just get around his players and make him feel good about himself.

2:38:29He talked about the field, you know, just, he just said a lot of stuff I can't say, but he'll talk for sure. Okay, 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. That was on me, that wasn't on me. The result of that play is science. It's clear that will the offense recognize your single-up one on one, Bratz Man, they're willing to take that shot to you every time. Were you expecting to have this bigger role in the offense, this early? Not at all. Not at all. Just coming in, you know, just a high estate, and just all the receivables that been here, and I was here before I got here, so I did not have no expectation that was having the growth that I had right now. So I mean, I just get all the things they've got, and then just be able to be in this position. 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 that they've made, finished the hand.

2:39:32What does this have on the trust? He tells me a lot, each and every day that, if you know, single-up, single-covered one on one, I'm going to, you don't matter who or you don't matter, just throwing it up. You know, it's good for me. I just gotta make a play. I don't know if you realize that you're pressing the left hand. Was there a moment in the spring, or this, in the train camp, or... I say, I say fall camp, that's really when he was just trusting me, just throwing it up, and I'm just going to go get it. Yeah, fall camp. On the play saturday with the, the day you said you were supposed to see why? Yeah, to why, yeah. You just, you just go to the new world, what you've done, said everything. I should have cut my split. Now, I think I was, you know, like, part of my numbers, I should have been like, numbers plus, numbers plus two, I believe, yeah, something like that. So that's the reason why he just played over top, and that's who is the only great intercession. We look at numbers he gave, Chris Riaz, or Harsham, not Ohio State. This is the goal coach, the goal program. You feel like a normal parchment?

2:40:32I mean, you're an exceptional parchment for this universe. Yeah. National in the sky. I mean, I love it. I'm just a, I'm just a regular freshman, but you know, a lot of people say I'm not, but, um, I mean, just the role that I have just coming in is just, it's, it's been a blessing. I just can't think, uh, can't say it's on me, it's on God and just the coaches were trusting me. They put a freshman out there and just to go out there and make plays and just do what I do. Hearing from your teammates, you've been involved in confidence in you, but you said you didn't expect to have playing time when you came in. What did you actually expect? How much do you think you would have gotten? Uh, not that much, because you know, you got, you got a card to take. You got mecha, Google, I came back. You got bringing in that big, up your, uh, Jaden ballot, uh, all of them guys. So really my mentality of just coming in and just working, learning and just, you know, play special teams and make plays on special teams. A lot of my mentality was, um, you expect this to be different.

2:41:32Big tips. Yeah. What do you expect to be different about big tips? Um, me just watching them. They, uh, we better turn in the last three teams in place. So I mean, it's gonna be a better team than our last couple years that, um, we played, uh, high state play them as we could they said. So, I mean, it's gonna be a good game. You gotta go to, uh, be a higher state as always. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks, man. Oh, yeah, for sure. We hungry right now. I can see in the air, body, eyes, uh, everybody in office, officer line, quarterback, will, how, uh, receiver, we definitely hungry for sure. We had to go out there and pass it in and just put on the show. Austin Moore, the podcast. Should you, I have to tell you what would it know you more, uh, being interfered with, not getting the call or not being able to catch you? Uh, I say be able not to make the catch anyway. Uh, I fly everybody. I'm throwing me. I have to catch it no matter how, the defender on me or not. I just feel like I have to make a play no matter what. Um, I mean, I played it side of the day. I feel like I could have caught it, but, you know, it was a passing difference.

2:42:33But it touched my hands. I should have caught it. Uh, Dan, hold, let me worry. Jeremiah, there's a lot of, uh, discourse from fans this week about you not winning the Sean Alexander freshman year of or just what's your thoughts on that? Uh, I mean, me calling is a great player as well. I mean, I can't really not kill. Um, no, Sean is a great guy. I talked to him, uh, two weeks ago. Um, it's a great guy. Uh, learned a lot of, uh, things from him outside of football as well. So I mean, I really can't focus on that. I'm just worried about beating Oregon and, you know, just going out there to pass a deal and just put on a show. And what else is question? Tom Moore, fuck right, Huckle. You mentioned getting bracket is by Nation and he's that frustrated. Who you see that in the final teams? Yeah. Is that frustrating? Is that, you know, you and it feels like you always think you're open. Are you still open when you're bracket? Oh, yeah, for sure. I'm still open. No matter what bracket or not. Um, I mean, me, they just came out with a, uh, good game plan to bracket me and a mecha. And, you know, uh, I mean, just, you know, things didn't go as planned as we thought it would, but you just got to keep moving on and just move forward.

2:43:35As well. Steven, how are you doing? 24, 7, 4. Did you mind that the two touchdown plays that you had with Wil 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, uh, and what does it take to perfect that? I think we read the least. I don't know how many times I practiced over the weeks that we had off. Um, I mean, just came down to, you know, they pressed me. We, we taking a shot. That's what they told me, uh, the weeks we was off. And he told me, uh, before they gave him the locker room, I just got to give you a shot. And that's what he did. And I just made a play. The first game to get historic and just how tough was that challenge against their secondary? I know you have to finally 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 a good challenge. They have some great global guys there. Jabal Muhammad number seven, uh, Niko Rhee, uh, the other corner of my nine over there. They're great global guys. Um, I mean, probably the best we go see all year for sure.

2:44:37Um, we just got a good name, you know, B.O. Ohio State. That's all Tony. You're not open. Uh, you know, probably wouldn't hold a team over. So what are you not open? Uh, you know, probably wouldn't hold a team over. I should say, uh, uh, I mean, I'm always open for me for sure. Um, let me just know, throw the ball in my area. I'm going to find a way to make a play as I was always there. Step on Christ Nick, please on dot com. You talked earlier about, you know, some of the great athletes that you got 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 one of the greatest in this sport? Uh, I mean, a lot of people told me that I'm going to be great at what I do. Um, since I was about, um, going into high school, a lot of people told me that, um, me 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.

2:45:37Don't care about everything outside of football. Like football is all I know and I just want to play football rest of my life. And for all of us, let them grow up. It seemed like you have a role where we tried to connect on some of those defaults throughout the year. You'll be able to finally do those in that moment. That was kind of carried that forward. Was it the same on the way that you guys have been able to continue to progress just in chemistry? Um, I mean, just, you know, the weeks that we had all, we were just working on deep, deep shots, uh, because they tell us, uh, uh, in meetings that we have, uh, we got to take sauce down. 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 to throw the ball out there and just give me a chance. And I'm gonna make a play for you. That's what I, that's what you told me. And I just got to make a play for. That's what I'm saying. Don't be a bad ass. We can all joke, we can all talk about the expectations and the start of this become, you know, you were just 13 games. How do you handle that? I mean, just a freshman, how do you take all these expectations? You know, when you step on the field, then you're always open and still go out there and play.

2:46:38Uh, 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 childless, I wanted the expectation, 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, Mecha, Boca, Cardinal Tade, Brendan Enders, 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. I'm Andrew Gillette, Cleveland.com. Jeremiah, over a thousand years, 12th of December, 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, you know, the hardest part about trying to train this one? Uh, learning that playbook. Uh, a playbook is something else, 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, you go, you go to be good.

2:47:38Uh, we got no summer fall camp. You go to be straight. So I mean, just, you know, that's it. That's definitely what's the hardest part to learn the playbook and a lot of other things has to say for sure. How long did you try to get that down? How long did you take me to feel comfortable with the playbook? I'm pretty, I'm pretty sure I got it down the path right now, but, uh, net season, I really want to learn everything, the HZ. Uh, yeah, I really want to learn everything in the playbook for the net show, for sure. That would be 24-7 sports. You mentioned how many guys it might take because you did not feel out there. So when you are one-on-one and Will's talked about when he sees you being one-on-one. What is going through your mind as you wind up and realize there's one guy covering you. That's all I could say. I mean, as a coach hard-long, uh, we do something like in a hotel, uh, Friday night before the year, 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 would be like, it's true.

2:48:38Like, you got to win, you're one-on-one, up out of the, so. Yep. I'm here for the right, Bill Landis. King's of the North. Jeremiah, did you move to your round? So I'm going to send a seat to the point where you get a couple matchups against linebackers. Uh, what goes through your mind when you find yourself matched up against linebackers? Uh, I just started laughing in my head a little bit. Um, I mean, linebackers can't really cover, uh, 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 why they're moving me around a lot. Or, like, me, LeBan Horn, the Lantern. Jeremiah, you mentioned the most difficult part of your freshman campaign has been learning the playbook. What has been the best part so far? My way has been 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 you kind of got to know your guys. You know, if you got to get harder on somebody to, to make them go, or if you got to kind of relate to them,

2:49:38you know, pull them aside, have to 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 develop. What's been there ever much Coach Day now that he's a true hit coach? Give a play, call him, duties, let's have a few better. What's been different about you? Um, I want to say, you know, too much has, has necessarily changed, but you can tell you how tremendous trust in Coach Kelly. Um, and what he's, what he's going to do in the, 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 Day has, has always been coached to be instantly continuing to stay that way. Um, but I'm glad he's able to, you know, focus more on what he needs to focus on. Okay, on this, Caleb Brown's back to the question. 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, and 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.

2:50:38And he's just a very cerebral kid, very smart. And he's able to kind of take control of the defense. So, um, 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. Um, it's not like, you know, we're not oblivious to the fact of the caliber of 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 a question. So, yeah, I never really thought about it like that, but we definitely come a, come a long way since my freshman year. Um, they fall to the lower days, come, you know, 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 to be my senior year playing against, you know, the key black on my first catch. So it's really cool. I remember, I remember Kyle getting yelled at.

2:51:41It was a ball. He was not supposed to throw. And I also remember 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 score down thing, I should be playing football. What? I got help. I heard you had a call with a game. You were right. You see what that play means. Who's a minor? Um, yeah, minor came in. He kind of has all the intangibles that we're seeing. You can tell you just love the game the way he goes about his business. Um, he runs every route to perfection. He's a, he's a very cerebral kid. Um, and every time he gets on the field, he expects perfection. Um, he's just got to continue to develop, continue to work. And I'm really excited to see what he's able to do for us. Look at how hard he seems to revise. May throw over camp to be able to quit. For this opportunity, I do start on Saturday. Yeah. Um, I think, you know, it's no secret that he has all the physical capabilities that you would want. I received a really any position. You could play any position on the football field with his athletic ability.

2:52:41But, 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 the specific play, but the whole concept. Um, understanding defense is all that type of stuff. So, um, there's nothing really that can get you ready for that moment for your first nap at college, because it is different than high school. But, um, you know, once he wants to get acclimated, gets used to it. I have no, I have no doubts it's going to take off for us and do tremendous things. And I'm using faith continuing to bring 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 scenes 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 preaching the truth of the gospel to the guys on the team. And, um, it's definitely permeated throughout the team throughout the years, because, you know, looking back a couple of years ago, there wasn't that many people on the team heavily into their faith. Um, and along came a couple special people who really changed the dynamics of our program. But, um, you know, the Bible says one man plans the other man was, but God ultimately brings the increase. So, um, we're just trying our best to stay obedient to the Lord and he's done tremendous things.

2:53:42What does a true special people even do? Um, I'll say kind of the, uh, the founders. I'll say of the team's faith. Um, we're definitely, uh, master team for one, uh, Cameron Bab and Xavier Johnson. So, those guys, what do you view as your responsibility as a captain? Um, really what I view my responsibility as a captain is just as a, as a person in general, so push 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 where people look up to. Um, and I think all the basic principles that are found in the Bible and in the China, appreciate 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 emulate him. Um, I'm a little number one. Um, um, um, I'm a little bit of a fan of the first level, but it's not great. Um, um, you remember my, this is a talent for team.

2:54:43It's a pleasure to have a child visit the field. This, this is supposed to be a special area for everything to be out of it. 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 the week one. You see it all across the country. Um, you know, false stars 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 under estimating it and you opponent, we go out there on the field every Saturday, spaking the blood whoever lines up across from us. So that's just our mentality. So we're going to hold true to that. Yeah, very, very unserious guy, very funny guy, um, kind of lines the room when you walk in, when he walks in. And he's just, he's a true joy to be around. You can kind of throw well into any setting and he's going to get along with everybody there.

2:55:43So, 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, look for him and put foot in. 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 audience. Like you mentioned, there was some past attack issues. I tried to think that maybe rush the wheel or um, some plays, but when the ball did come out, you guys were efficient in the passing game. There's been a 16, 13, 20 years of attention. What allowed with the passing attack to escape that prolific as even the off of the fly will make these run away? Um, the ball just had to come out quicker and so far. And then we had to see everything goes and the line has to be in that, and they 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 bigger, bigger, bigger party off of? Oh, I feel like each game of building, like we stack each game and stuff like that. So this, uh, I just made bigger plays in games. So like that's what I just thought it was another building block from the mad. I'm not often blinded working so far. I just didn't know.

2:56:43So they've been doing pretty good. They've been not in stuff like that. New guys, new places and stuff like that. We're all trying to pick up from the injuries and stuff. And you guys have the blind game with this one last one being the help of the players' help in that particular battle. Oh, we do got to get in, getting the box down from the water. You got to get in there, probably get the safety, get linebackers or a DN. It's like that, whatever they need us to do. On your touchdown catch, so this is like a different ball of a while to come down? Uh, they came. They're throwing into the wind. Yeah. Yeah. Colonel, what's it like? Like I asked you earlier, did you, did you figure the ball was going to be coming in sooner or later this year? You call it my grail, meaning, you know, they'll get free big time libraries. There's maybe four or five. Did you figure it eventually? It would find you insignificant, insignificant times. Yeah, I knew it would all come my way. Each and every week, we have plays for each and all of us in the blind. And I just really depend on what the defense gives us. Like, if you give us one thing, you know, it's not a ball goes away from you or goes, comes to me and stuff like that. So ultimately, it's not in my decision or ball goes.

2:57:45And yet you're blocking a state of point. So like you're blocking, it's our point. Yeah, our blocking from the wide-out has been a big emphasis this year and stuff like that, because we lacked that pretty much all last year. So they've been in a big emphasis and they're blocking it here from the wide-out. And when you look at Penn State on the video, what just stands out about there? Maybe they're passed with Pantswood, which you're going to be personally up against them. They're pretty good solid corners. They played Man and Elijah's stuff like that. So we got to win our 101s. I thought I'd never won a perimeter. I'm similar to today. I know you got an opportunity to get into the game last year. How similar is there for us to share the cornerbacks of what you made yourself last year? I'm pretty much the same. I'm married covered all around. They got a little size on the foot and stuff like that. They all probably pretty much the same size all around. Thank you guys. Thanks for your time. Thank you. Appreciate it. Five guys, I'd say Bennett Freshman, who's walked away. He kind of brings some good energy. Jason Middleton right there too. He kind of oversees Max and Bronke a little bit.

2:58:46That's pretty fun. And then catching. We all have some pretty good opportunities for catching. Especially in practice, we're going to make some good money catches. Very competitive three fish here. Yeah. Definitely competitive, but in a good way. We're all there supportive. We all know our strength and weaknesses. And we're all getting it. After practice, we're working with each other. We hope we totally get better. We all know that we're moving to other. We'll see what's going to be on season. There are a few of them in here. You know, he just was brought up. They've been in a lot of tricks for a lot of years. I'm going to say their every point where you push. Okay. I'm part of it. I need to be right. Understand all of them. If you're not helping people who are helping you, you'll speak to them with a time of go. I have a question. It's a few on that. It's something that's taught in real life.

2:59:47So, I mean, it was before practice when I knew that. Broncos was just my first opportunity. I mean, that's what our unit is. We're trying to talk to us. I mean, I want to really say that it's real. I mean, I want to really say that it's real. I mean, I want to really say that it's real.

3:00:48That's real. So, you know, it's a lot. I would say our indie. I kind of build it up. There are some roughness. I mean, it's hard to tell if it's going to go on full reps. I don't know if you tell it's worth the block. It's not asking us what kind of sort of thing we're getting. So, you know, practice with. We're doing this for two days. We're going to go ahead and see this. How much was your company family been up? Been a great resource. You've been 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. It's a good opportunity. How often do you go back? I would say I probably want to be a little sensitive. So, my right around there is not that. There's some different things.

3:01:49Yeah, get a family dinner. Do you ever go back for a very high school event? Yeah. You play for me at byweeds or this week I can go back. When things ramp up in the school, how do you balance that? You know, cover my question. Yeah, it does. Especially when the skin is estimated. You really have a problem. You're going to have to go to the nursing clinic. You really have to go down. Now that we're under almost 10 minutes. What excites you about getting on field and playing meaningful football? You know, brothers, seeing the brothers succeed. Just knowing that all the work that we put in and doing that we go to the nursing clinic. That's awesome. Are you a big guy that had on taking in the environment or you choose all business once you step out of the hospital? I'd probably say it's in a whole business. I kind of just kind of want to talk about how I go out there and play football.

3:02:52But there's moments when we had a big, rounded, nor a day and I'm taking out all the night. That was awesome. There's moments like that when we just kind of have to look at it. When you were at an hospital and getting on, what snacks? How can you prepare for that for everything? Practice. Practice. You know, practice here is a hundred percent here. So that's when it's in the gym and then it's in the gym. And then you have to work on it and have the game and it's just right there about practices. When you're getting on, that's what you're talking about. The D.D. is just saying that you're always excited and working again with that in practice. How do they push you as to have the higher D.P. better and the greater? A little quicker than me. So I'd like to get my hands on and a little bit of my can and just kind of break off of that.

3:03:55That, you know, their quickness kind of helps me get my feet moving. I was just going to take a look at how down that is. I'm going to try and get my feet moving. You guys have to go to the gym and you can go on and on and on. And it's fighting for that new goal. What did they might see that comes from? I mean, you've seen a lot of those guys grow up in the first place. I mean, I'm going to keep up with these activities. Where I'm going to do exactly as I was just on the top. I'm going to have to work all the time to bring that along. I'm going to be thinking about how many guys have had a new impact before I come back. How many people have had a new one? I don't know. People don't know what they're having. Right. I think it's good. Well, I would be glad to see you. That's a lot of things. I think it's great. You know, yeah. That's a lot of things. Well, we did have to do something. We didn't know what to do. We didn't know what to do. How important is the relationship of the environment?

3:04:57Good. Yeah. We're close with them. We talked a lot. I would have to keep moving on and off. I think that's a big fact for you. Absolutely. But I would say during mid-Spring after spring, I said, okay, I'm going to do better at this. I had a really good summer, really good ball camp, and I grew a lot during the season. What's like that on rehash? Yeah, I mean, again, I've been a 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 self-employed. I can provide a lot of blocking in and passing over. It's been great. I feel something different with all of you guys. I like to realize you guys have been working so hard. Yeah. How do you start off with the fourth career? Yeah. I mean, again, I mean, he's about down the center.

3:06:00So sometimes when I watch a film, I don't know if that's me or him. I just take a second. Okay, I feel like he's a great addition to the first. What do you feel like you're in a jack-of-a-ditch relationship? Yeah. I mean, like I said, they're the best in the country. They're the best in their position. And getting going is them. They're working with technique. My hand plays my feet for a year. I think not to be able to play, I developed a really, really good. Yeah. Yeah. That's what we're doing. What do you think about it? I don't know. Yeah. That's what we're doing. Yeah. Yeah. What do you think about it? It did, but at the same time, we were a different skin. Now, we were jabbed down 26-pound, twice just in a pounder place. But here it's more than ever. But if we do do jab once, that's more design. So it's different footwork than different bodies and everything.

3:07:01I'd choose the other two years here. I'd pick up one of those. I'd like to see it like there's just an opportunity for all of you in the tight end room, with K-1 now. Yeah. We're at this K-1 for sure, but we're getting in. We're making sure they're better. What's your vibe on? Straight foot. We're in. I was hoping you were going to spring game. One block. But it's now. What are your words? I mean, it just shows how what we have going on at the highest stage. We're fortunate enough to have a program. Having a game on natural program. I think it shows the power of program. The fourth edge. This week in Tilt Coatings, that maybe that started last week before Iowa. Your thoughts on how you guys move back? Who are you here? This week in. I think going back to this foundation, other team. 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. We got when we showed toughness. But to your point last week, I believe there was position.

3:08:01Group 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 continues to get better. But I mean, that's just life, right? I mean, I mean, you say you continue to do. You have the hopes to continue to get better at it. But I think we're seeing that here with this football team as well. 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. At what point did it become clear to you guys were 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 specifically against our offense. I think there's just too many things you have to remember. Like, you've got to respect the perimeter and you have to respect the run game.

3:09:02You 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 so many things that just leaves gaps in the ability to gash the ball for, you know, six and seven and eight yards. So I guess to answer your question, the more dynamic we're ever to be on 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 it's 4 to 6, 8 to B plus 2 to play as hard and as violent as we can. And we'll look at what the scoreboard at the end of the game is to see where we are. Is that balance the best you've had in your career? 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. I 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.

3:10:06But 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-1-Z or we can leave him. I think we have 11 guys on both sides 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 we gout 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 of the National Championship. So today's talk a lot about the special days of the game. Yeah. What's going to help you, bro, as a leader? What's going to help you, bro, more comfortable? I would just attribute that to my faith. My words, they would do the scribes. I think before you can lead anybody else, you have to have a sense of the foundation of who you are. Having a sense of self-ideas, self, and I think the more that I've been able to be strong in my faith, the more confidence is that it has given me into being leaders to other people, being able to be a leader to other people.

3:11:11But 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 often, the more vexing you are in this often, the more that you know, the more ability you can then hand knowledge 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, and knowing who I am. I think some of the better intellectuals of years that you kind of were able to learn from as well. I know that they were pretty good leaders as well. You asked who were some? There were so many. This being my fifth year, I've seen many, many leaders all the way going back to my freshman who was just in and pass bowl and Jonathan Cooper, those guys to the next group of guys with Chris and, uh, they are all the 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.

3:12:15I 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 sincerely leaders, not just by, um, leaders by, it's not as hemi down. They're truly, uh, we have great leaders on this team. The first question, Brandon was saying that he feels like Will is just built for the moment. Do you kind of feel that way too? Yeah, I feel like he never, um, he never gets too high. He never gets too low. He just, he's always, um, locked in and focused. And, um, that's the kind of, I don't know, temperamentally for the right word. But the right attitude, if you will, for like a better word, that's the right attitude that you want, you know, from a quarterback. No matter what spot we are in the game, we can look to Will and who will be able to lead our Huddled. And, um, we have confidence in that. All right, she, thank you. Really, man, it's tough practices, you know, hard camp and, um, so far, it's been tough practices. So really just coming in each and every day, man, it's just trying to get better.

3:13:18How important is Navajo and the run, especially now in big time? Uh, man, it's very important on the coaches, you know, they, uh, stressed out a lot, you know, we got to run the boss, not to run, especially in these matchup games, you know, these big, same game. So, you know, we've definitely been working, you know, to try to do that. So what's the most intense memory you have, the most lost one, uh, I angle a lot. It's so many. It's so many. Fuck out, no, fuck out, man, I got so many there. Fuck out. But yeah, it's a lot, man. Okay, what was the first impression when you went shot and all you guys first met? Uh, I think when he first got here, he came, he came in the room. And man, he gave us the speech. Jesus was like, I'm, I'm a dog. I'm a dog. And man, that, that's right, I knew I was like, I, we in it, man, we, we in it. But not, man, I love Coach Log, man, the mentality he brings here, man, I thank God for bringing him here, man. He's a, man, he's been amazing, you know, in this room on the same man, he's been a huge part of the same.

3:14:22So, I was talking to you about, you have her, 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, like, Coach Log does it as well. And so, yeah, man, both, both of those guys, man, I'm so thankful. You know, that God has allowed us to cross pass, you know, they, they've both been really helpful in my life. Maybe on whether, whether it's that stuff I'm about to solve the other thing or, we just kind of generally keeping you balanced sometimes. I, I was born as a for running back to work on stuff and kind of your all-man, man, you're not carrying this over. Uh, I mean, I feel like it's, it's just a tool, you know, you can use, you know, sometimes that comes out. And so, um, one thing that Coach Log helped us work on, which is using different tools. And so, um, 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 perfect over the course of your career. It seems like that's going to be great for you really, really.

3:15:23Yeah. Um, shoot, really, man. Uh, just like the part of this program is getting developed. And so, really just, um, getting developed here, you know, um, the coaches here, they've been doing a good job of working. They've been doing a good job of helping me, you know, um, grow and become, you know, a better running back. And so, especially having Coach Log here, you know, he's been a huge part of, you know, the success. Um, I praise God, you know, first and foremost, but, you know, with him bringing Coach Log here, him leading Coach Log 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 with your in-for-a-drive and the coach comes in, you go over that third drive. You feel that defenses are more worn down where you're not in first time going, you split back, those before, but you've always been with the feature back. Now you're kind of split carries. Do you feel like, you feel that 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? Uh, every now, I mean, it really depends on the team. You know, there are some teams that play hard, you know, full four quarters.

3:16:27And so, um, yeah, it really depends on the team to be honest. Do you think split carries, what kind of helps you at all in the end? Uh, 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, it's helped in so many ways. And you kind of live anywhere in here, does it even help you getting down up like you do to know you're not maybe getting the volume, you're just like, it's not harder or to down up it helps at all. Um, Coach, they actually talked about that to be honest. Um, 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. And so he actually expressed that. We're trying to succumb, but what's impressed you about the offence of why? Uh, man, really the work they've been playing in, you know, during 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 during 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.

3:17:27So you talk about your thinking, getting off from Sean, he comes out with a step arm. You got speed off that mentality. 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, man. 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. Yeah, we got on the field and executed. I thought it was just amazing to see. So as it's, you know, I gave him the arms and the props and we got to the end of my bro. That's a hell of a lot, but is this good? Did you hear him yell from the side, why? No, I'm so loud. You could hear them with TV microphones. No, actually, I did. I just seen the blitz pick up. I would laugh. You can make you want to go out there and get one for sure. Yeah, for sure. Yeah. How was your past bro and Saturday? I don't definitely, you know, I didn't get a lot of blitzes as far as I think on that.

3:18:28Like, yeah, I didn't have any pressure on Saturday. So definitely want to share. Yeah, Coach Kelly yesterday is here. Does he call things differently when you're in the game? When he sees you're in the game or in when he sees Pravee on the game? He says no. He felt like that too that the packages, the package, you know, just run the planes. Yeah, I think that's just the biggest thing, you know, like I don't totally play it. I don't draw anything else because I just go out there and just execute it in my head. Yeah, I know y'all were trained the same. You know, you look at the guy who's seen physically. He's a little bit different from the red guy in the squad. Yeah. How do you like this package? This office. You know, it's only the first game. So I wish I could say. Yeah, definitely how much I like it so far. But I think as we continue throughout the season, we get to showcase a lot of different. That's why it's how does it compare to like what's your game? The Ole Miss stuff, the variety of plays, etc. I think just starting off the season at the point that we're now like, we haven't really done too many crazy games just regularly.

3:19:29It's still practice. Yeah, you already did. I mean, does it feel pretty deep to you? Oh, yeah, definitely. It's going to be fun and it's time to share. Which one is it feel like you guys are close in the run game, the bus and you do open? Yeah, I definitely think so. Like I said, we see on the fan, you know, how everybody has collected, we can come together and improve things that we're missed or stuff like that. But I think we definitely will. I'm sorry I got that big wall. What's that Brandon in it? No, what's your point of view of that? We're watching back on film. What's that reaction to you and how much of an emphasis is that? It was like your brain hair. Yeah. Definitely, definitely a big emphasis, especially at our position. Super important, just to see what we do in practice together in the EGLE XB. What was the reaction to seeing that block for the very first time? I mean, at the moment, I just like, Vanny and Mike, we thought, I'm just sure. Coach Kelly was talking about you, Jamie on James Peoples.

3:20:30Doesn't matter who's in the game, they call it the same way. And James, like, what did you see in his first performance? You see some similarities that all between the US. I think in James, man, just saying, I'm going to go out there and 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 happened for your game? I think just as a team and like, we're so talented and everybody just works so hard since we've been here. And you just get to see what each of your teammates can do. So it's like when they go out on Saturdays, it feels like us. Great. Which one? Thank you very much. Thank you guys. Thanks for watching. It's been a long time. Just take step one, just walk towards the locker room if you don't mind.

3:21:30Really just coming in each and every day, man. It's just trying to get better. How important is Navajo and the run especially now in big time? Man is 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. You know these big same games. So we've definitely been working to try to do that. What's the most intense memory you have of the most lost one? I ain't going to lie. It's so many. Paul Camp, no, Paul Camp, man. I got so many there. 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. 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 Lock, man. It's out of the deep.

3:22:31Thank 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 had a coach quite intense as with Carlos? Yeah, coach Afro was that way. He coached me that way. Coach Lock does it as well. Yeah, man, 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 stuff I'm going to solve the other day, or maybe we just kind of generally keep in balance sometimes. I was born as a for running back to work on stuff with the kind of off hand and you're not carrying it over. I mean, I feel like it's just a tool. You can use sometimes that comes out. And so one thing that Coach Lock helped us work on is 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.

3:23:31Just trying to work on those tools as a running back. What about contact now? I don't even prove that over the course of your career. It seems like that's going to be strange for you really. Yeah. 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 grow and become a better running back. And so, especially having Coach Lock here, you know, he's been a huge part of, you know, the success. I praise God, you know, first and foremost, but, you know, with him bringing Coach Lock here, and leading Coach Lock here, man, he's been a huge part of that. So, please put Sean in here. We talk so much. You guys have talked about it. You know, it's split carries. But now that you're actually in the season of the New Deal, you're in for a drive and there's Coach Lock comes in. You are that nerve drive where you feel that defenses are more worn down where you're not in first time. You split back, those before, but you've always been a feature back. Now you're kind of split carries. Do you feel like, when you feel that defenses are a little more worn down than you are,

3:24:32when 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, full four quarters. And so, yeah, it really depends on the team, to be honest. Do you think split carries might kind of help you at all in any way? Yes. It has helped me in so many ways. And 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 you kind of love when you're in here. Does it even help when you get me down up like you do? No, you're not. Maybe getting the volume. It's a nice and fun harder. Because I don't have it helps at all. Coach, they actually talked about that too, be honest. To see his press to the team, you know, if you get tired, you know, we got, we got, we got definitely on the same, you know, guys who can come in and make plays. And so, he actually expressed that. Bigger tests to come, but what's impressed you about the offense and why? Man, really the work they've been playing in, you know, their practice.

3:25:32I mean, I know y'all see it, you know, during on Saturdays, but man, really the work that they've been in during 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 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 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 off my Sean, man. When Sean is a great running back, I believe the shoot, the best 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. Thanks, Sean. Yeah, man. He's been working really hard, man. Even before the season, he had a great spring, great summer, especially throughout ball count. He took a lot of reps and went against the top players, taught defense in the country. So I think he's ready to have a build. And then he's back in game with you. Recognize what he's exactly whether they bring off the manager goal or then coming in.

3:26:36Do you wear those shirts? I'm not going to last. Sometimes I'm too locked in. I don't really notice it. But it might take me to come down on it. It was still clear that it's in K-Land. And so this is trying to motivate him. You know, he can do it, man. And then it's a, he's in his great battle. We have the team trust. I'm pretty on whatever things you can do as a veteran, as a man, to help those guys. I think the biggest thing, you know, is just continuing to carry each other. In those tough times, you know, when it gets hard, I think that's the biggest thing. I think there's a lot of times when it's hard, you know, you can get selfish. I think I'm talking. That's something that got to be helping me work on it. And those tough times, man, you know, to not be selfish, you know, at all. And really encourage the guys, you know, around me and spread his life. Is that when you've seen throughout the team here, it was possibly going to happen? Yes, I definitely seen that, man. We definitely been listening each other up and encouraging each other.

3:27:37You know, just, they're really trying to put the page and focus on the rascal. We'll talk yesterday about how this lost, and how this is going to affect you in the right way. You haven't had a lot of chances. How do you feel like you guys are turning the page? I think really that was, that was like the biggest focus when we, when we came in after that loss, I met as a team. It's just like Coach Day, really did a good job of that, you know, just like, man, we all kind of own up to the mistakes that we made. But, you know, one thing I love and respect about Coach Day is that he took upon himself. You know, he called himself out and it was like that. I was like, that's on him. But it's, and really it's all all of us, you know, in the team. And so that's one thing I really love about Coach Day is that, you know, he was willing to check himself. What was last week's practice like specifically coming off that day? It was, it was, it was tough now. It was a great week of development, you know, getting better and cleaning up the little details that there is. I think, you know, we, that we continue to strive on the little things, the little details, you know,

3:28:41we 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, where 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 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 will come pointed on everyone else, but Coach Day, you know, man, he just took it upon himself and like, that's only, you know, he's going to get it fixed. And, you know, he's definitely been pushing us, man, and pointing us in the right direction, man, and helping us clean up things.

3:29:41Try to punch on it usually, then the ball on the ground, so that many come up with his career. What do you see for him kind of found the back of that? Did we have a sweet, fast, real, but a procedure down as well? Where did he add in terms of, you know, responding to that? Coach Simon, and he's been responding to that verse 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, to get that fixed, man. Coach Simon, there's a really great player, and he's definitely going to knock down. It's even kind of guy you have to go over to write out what that happens, 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, Coach Simon, you know, he encourages me, I encourage his hands. So, man, it's like, man, we're just shopping with each other, and then, and therefore, each other, you know, when you meet him. Sure, you're on the 2014 title team's getting on inside of you. Is there a 10-day anniversary? Do you remember watching Zekin and those guys as a kid, and how did they put your memories of them? I'm not going to lie. I did not watch it at the kids.

3:30:43I'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, leaping off the like the Champions League against Belma, right? Yeah, he had like four, right? Four tuts, and the four. Yeah, I think so, but I know that team was back, man, 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 you see every day and get better as a team. What are some ways that you and Genshon kind of contrast the complement one of the things that you may not be able to do as well as the advice. Shoot, I don't know. We'll see.

3:31:49Man, James has been so good, man. He's a really good person and good player. And he comes in every day, you know, just trying to get better. You know, he kind of reminds me a lot about myself and so many of that. And this is hunger and everything is coming in. He's going to be a great player to him. And he's continuing to buy you know, to lower him here and you know, where we're trying to go. And you know, he's going to be a huge part of this offense. He said good person to you. What's the doubt about this game? Man, he just made so much joy, man. He's a buddy dude. And man, yeah, I just love a man as a brother, man. I got you, you know, just a chance. You know, I knew James when he was recruited. And so we talked a little bit. And just like being here, man, just being in the, you know, help him to search him. You know, the local community. It's been a man of conversation that we have, you know, just off the field. And so just being able to be that one, you know, when he when he was with the statement. They tried to throw the bill of dollars every situation. Seven bills. How does the impact factor one run again?

3:32:51Yeah. How does it? I got like a little down. In fact, you guys know, how does it matter? A factor. Oh man, Caleb down. He's a good player, man. I was so glad. You know, he's here, man. He's, he's been really good for the defense, man. And, um, yeah, man, he's, he's all around the field, you know, making plays in the right game, past game, everywhere. And he shows up everywhere. What do you do with your response? As a captain, Jesus teaches greatness of serving. 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. And so, you know, it's a big responsibility, you know, the biggest thing is just like, um, that I pray on it, and that the Lord helps me to remember that, you know, I'm trying to please him and not others. And so, you know, just keep my eyes on the Lord and continue allowing them to work on my heart to be a better team. Captain for my team, I think that's, it's, it's going to be really good.

3:33:54That's like a musical for you when you got here. The field leader captain that I was teaming for. Uh, she's not really, man, it's just, yeah, not really, man, I'm just so thankful, you know, that God has placed me in this position and my teammates, you know, they, 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 Lord 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, there's been days where I struggle and just got 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 team. Would it be to a point Sean, to step in his first center, center day, and go on the same early game that you did? But I don't even think we talk much about that yet. Yeah, I don't know how much we talk about that.

3:34:54We so locked in there right now, man, it's just when that time comes. What would you tell them about the atmosphere of what is going on on Saturdays, you can leave for the past. It's a side of, man. It's a side, especially first game, being back in the shoe, the walk, and seeing a fans and everything. You know, it's a huge environment. So, yeah, man, I know he's going to be so excited. You guys are breaking up with two in the country. You're loaded. You know, people expect you all to make a run all the way to the championship game. Who knows what happens in. How legit is that in your band's point in your city and more your city? I'll trade you on about this team. Yeah. Shoot, man. 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. You know, I think that's the biggest thing right there, man. Let's just focus on hacking and marshaling the next game, the next game. And then eventually, 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.

3:35:56And I'm preparing for the opponent. You know, we have each week. All right, right. Thank you. Thanks for having me. Appreciate you, man. I'm so, 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 doing it and keep practicing as hard as we have been. So I practice within what it would be like. 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 have opportunities to and be accurate down the field and get some more arrow my, on my deep balls. Those are just a couple things that 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? 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?

3:36:58How 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. You know, doing things like that 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 run 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 it was fun. You know, obviously, it's, it's nice to compete with those guys and running, you know, trying to outrun some some TVs that are really, really fast. But yeah, it was a good play.

3:37:59No way. No way. I know when you're in your youth, you want to go as a pastor and I was a big, you feel like you're like, 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 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 place, sure, but, you know, at the end of the game, when it's third and five and everyone's, you know, everyone's covered down the field. Am I going to be able to tuck the ball down and go, you know, go get six yards and run someone over that 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 the game, some quarterbacks are able to run, but not willing to. I mean, I'm going to be coached all those games.

3:38:59Yeah, as a visitor, Peewee, 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, from time to 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. You know, I had had some good runs in camp and people knew I was good athlete. I was like, man, I just really just do that. 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. And, you know, the more you do it, the better you get at it. You know, throughout my whole career there, I obviously 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 a touchdown or throw a touchdown? I like to run it. I think it's pretty cool to, you know, run in there and celebrate with teammates.

3:40:00But, you know, yeah, it's definitely been a been a big part of my game. It's a need to be. Well, the guys that said it. It's a good question. Everything is everything's heightened here. You know, I think, you know, the, you know, you feel, you feel the eyes a little bit and you feel. I think, I think that, 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 to ball and make good decisions. And 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, it was talking to you earlier at him, like, going against his defense every single day is a, is a blessing. And like, I know it sucks at times. And I'm sitting here like, geez, like, you know, in a, in a game like that guys, I can be guarded like that. You know, that's just in Zelda and the dude for RGB, you know, making a really good play.

3:41:03But like, that's real and 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, we all do. So. I think they're doing a really good job. I think they hear in this offense, they're doing a lot of different things and 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 days of practice. And I'm excited for this group. I think, gee, you know, geez, doing some really good things. And obviously he's, and 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. And, you know, and Will Kazmeric, so it's really good things to Lonnie's and what's really good things.

3:42:04Like everyone's kind of stepping up and it's been cool to see. I think that tight end rooms definitely bring in the juice coach. He's got him going. And I'm excited to see what they do. Yeah. He's still like this. Like you're the number one quarterback. You approach practice. Like you're the starter. 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, that's all that matters to me. Just getting better. Being the best team I can be. I'm just the first year that the most. We can push guys. We're trying to see tricks of the way. You guys more. For the help of the LPS, you are going to do off. 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 had all these weird rules that they couldn't coach.

3:43:06But now being able to, you know, have. Riley and Billy and coach Kelly and coach day all coaching us. We 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've built the 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. I'm on the point you guys look into it. We're all using all the reps. And what point would it be helpful to know who the starter is and who to be able to get those reps to be the leader more fortunate? 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.

3:44:08And 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. And that's all I can do, man. And we're just going to keep competing, keep making each other better and have fun. So to your passive, you feel like a different pastor, you work face-to-face and watch? 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 feet wise. And all these different things, you know, I'm just I'm getting a different deeper level of coaching than 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 post 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've I feel like I've just gotten stronger and that's helped me a lot too.

3:45:08So I think I'm throwing the ball with a lot more confidence, throwing the 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 getting me ready and, you know, making sure that, you know, I develop myself in the off season and, you know, I've become the best version of myself going into fall camp. Thank you. Thank you guys. Thank you all. Appreciate it. You know, the quarterbacks they've had just the past five years shown the kind of great numbers. I've done things the right way and I've wanted to come to this offense because by hand, Coach, Coach Kelly, you know, make adjustments to the line. So it was that. That was that. That was a lot of the things that I had pretty much contact with them. And you know, they weren't really a, I didn't know that. That's something really good things that Coach says is that you don't like to have your hand held. Any kind of process. Now you played up in the age of a lot of time football. What is it about you to drive and want that much coaching? I would say, you know, in high school, I had a coach that, you know, he was giving me a lot of responsibility.

3:46:09And I knew, you know, a lot of, a lot of responsibility on me, making, making sure on me. And so I just, you know, I want to do the best for that he can be and take the need to feel, do things the right way and just do things on hand. I love watching Joe Burrow. He makes that adjustment line. He's a really good decision maker. I like Justin Herbert, but I have charge of stands and I'm watching him play. Some of those guys know that I was just, you know, big decision makers who make these mistakes. I would say I'm a little more quiet, but I'm working on the help of that. I think I've only been here once in a few months now.

3:47:11I love him. I really good good places to be and hang out with friends. I think I've visited maybe freshman or sophomore. Yeah, just for the camper and visit just the super-cell of these farms. He's really good at that. I know it was only a few days, but being in the Alabama program, especially if they prepared for a ball plant from, what did you take away from that short period of time? Yeah, it was really good with the coach of recent drift saving. They were coach of players hard and I saw the work that takes to get to the playoffs and then coming here, just seeing the older guys putting their work throughout the winter. I've seen our older guys put in the work and then showing them the happenings. How much of a relationship do you have with air? Obviously, coming in. He had been committed. You come in, you broke freshmen. What was it like before and what's your relationship? We didn't have much relationship prior. We measured the little 11. I knew each other a little bit and then come in here. We're back in everyone here, it's really close.

3:48:12We're all pushing each other to be better. We're all taking the push points from each other trying to be better. It's mostly when you're driving a few Mike and Brian. It's expecting you to be like Brian. I would say we are cop, I surprise. I come back from the game and I was a little bit high spirits because of the team journey. It was kind of hot. How did you feel when you were on air? You were just like you were just signing a week before. I was a freshman and I kind of got to try and do it all by myself. There was definitely a lot of emotions but I might be leaning on a athlete movement and making a regular decision and I'm not here anymore. I feel it's a little more important. I have a true question for you because you're a freshman. I can't really explain how that would be. I'm just trying to develop and take push push today. I can remember it when Mike was here. I can't just push push Kelly.

3:49:12I just want to develop and run the offense when they want it. I just want to take push push points and try to put them on there. If you look at your step push, you can see that. What do you think? What about your game? What do you think you are going to do? I think that I can be a really good decision maker for the offense and some of you will be absolutely mental trust. It's a game called you. It's a game called you. Is that natural game? It's a game that I want to play. That's really important. That's not the money you're going to get. I think it's kind of a lot of things. I was always around football. I put my bow as a quarterback at Penn. So he used it quarterback in eighth and I was in high school. I was falling his fifth step. So I've always been around football. And then I just put my other bow offensive face school and just really just had a lot of life. Who's your favorite Tayden? Packard. Who's your favorite Tayden? I'm a packard. Who's your favorite Tayden?

3:50:13Packard. I'm a packard. I'm a packard. I'm a packard. Why are you always breaking? I just keep it like I do. It's going to show. 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. Now I can say we had the sickness going back around and it was just sliding outside in. You're going to two platoon and go both cards today. You got a coach. And that was good for both parties. As a coach, we can still practice. And for the kids, getting really good reps out of it. How much does it take? It's just a real way to improve care. It's just psychology. Yeah, just like you know, I thought. Yeah, I just flipped the calendar over an offensive line unit anywhere. You're going to take the criticism. I think the maturity of these guys is probably what sounded or showed with Donna when I wasn't over there, but like. You had to hold his tongue. That's our position. That's who we are. That's when you want to coach this position or play this position. And you're going to take those. So I think the maturity and the growth of those guys understanding

3:51:15what they need to do, 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 like linemen and not lines on a page. I think as young guys and new guys you get in, you're kind of like, all right, little hats. Oh, I got burned. Okay, I'm going to go get the burn. Terrible. No blocking you. I want to block you. You're right. I want to block you, right? You can block that. Okay. Okay, give it. 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. Now we're going to burn. And this is how we're getting here. And this is the technique I'm using. That's showing up a lot. And I can say that starts playing true 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.

3:52:15And that's the positive. And it's worth as a coach now. I'm sending something like. Something better about it because we're doing it. And they're doing it because they understand it. And we're not just saying. I'm a line on the page. I got to go block those. You know, you mentioned Larry's guys. How much is it almost shining a light if 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, Ryan 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, whatever the technique may be on a zone player or a gap player or 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?

3:53:15So that good on good that we're getting to go is 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, Justin. I'm just a smite. Did you general the question, but how would you see your, I guess, recruiting approach? It's most change over the course of your time. It'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 NIL at landscape. And so figuring out what that piece really is. Now vested in 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 ball, 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 him through camp or through tape. And we've offered those guys to, 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 and what we have.

3:54:17So from a, you know, the game football hasn't changed. We're 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 they're feeling far between. You see a roster home with five stars in the fantasy world quarterback corner, wherever. And it seems like there's been a little bit of a struggle to get those hot guys. Do you feel like you're approached with NIL as a part of it? Do you feel like it's working? Do you feel like the pitch that will hide is eight 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 weekends coming up soon. And, you know, where guys are where they get recruited, what position before me. That's what we have to do. That's, that's my job. That's, that's coaches 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. Sure, my wife could point out. That's a, that's a, that's a really good guy, right?

3:55:17But as I said, those, that pool lineman. It's not as big as some of the others. I mean, we shouldn't go get them. 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. And that's a long way to December too. How do you turn this into a special place? A couple of questions. Yes, I'll just ask that you spot it. There's one superstar guy that's home in the first place. Is that the star of pipeline or is it hard to really get this to be most place for your getting the status of the absolute impact? Yeah, I mean, I think you just look at the recent history all the way through or all the stickers on the wall in 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 five star guy, right? Luke was in five star guy, good players. And they got developed and they all those guys before. I got here all the guys on the wall. I mean, yeah, that's, you'd love to go get all those guys. But do they fit the next up round guys of the four star guys?

3:56:18Are they really a four star? Are they really a four star? Are they really set? Do they really want to do that? From a pipeline online? No, you just look on the wall in the room and you've seen all those guys that have come from all different levels. How much do you think you're in the evaluation style when you're dealing with so many people wanting to hear before they even play the game as we do here? I needed offer from our eyes. It seems like the process is just kind of lost in the way of being about a dilation, right? It's about attention in all cases, but how much harder do they do when you're looking at a kid who's gotten the size you that you're looking for? But maybe the film isn't there, maybe the kids perform the full version of the game. How do you know? Get the end to understand all the difference. Yeah, I think you got to feel through the relationship of what the kid, the relationship with the coach. And just being frank and honest with him. 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?

3:57:18He's trying to be as straight and communicative as you can. I still don't think though you get into early June of the year, first two or three games, which we're going to do. And guys that we felt like right there, you need 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, I've probably failed at that. My entire premiere early on until you know that they're a bug guy. You? I wouldn't love to block you, but. With one leg or both, which you like. Got you. Last question for coach. It could be depend on the day. Like you're in the dull drums 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.

3:58:28This is the Lord talk. We got to pick it up. We got to go. Could be in a situational field. It's nowhere. It's like a. It's we're going to third down period. Well, it's not just another play. Hey, it's just third down now that come over walls or butts in, watch the picks, watch the twists, whatever the patterns may be. I think it'll show them in the games. When we hit the first real adversity through whatever game or whatever quarter or whatever drive that shows up. Then that's the next time I'm going to show up because they, as you said, there's. There's gamesmanship there. They've been in and they know now it's not the first time. Like, whoa, what's happening? It's. Hey, this is happening. Here's how we get through. That's something that you think that you guys can just manifest in the last year with a. Brand of center to you. Yeah, obviously, I don't know. Like, you think that you were missing all the good and bad. Yeah, you just a veteran veteran experienced guys, you know, I mean, you had Matt there would play 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.

3:59:29And we're covering on the two guys that. We're coming into it. So yeah, I mean, experience helps the time. What's the experience you've said it? I've started this many games, which means he's played this many thousand reps. I started this many games. I've had this many reps in the red zone. This many and whatever situation it may be. Right tackle my freshman year, you know, six three right tackle turn block. Jack started was fun. But going to guard, you know, obviously it helps your drafts. So everything like that, but you know, you don't have to sound to ball. That's pretty sick. You 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 that, I literally did not use my right hand for a while. I come up 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 in some right. I'll play in some right guard. So asking him questions, asking Donnie questions on the other side of the ball. I don't know. I love it. I mean, I just love playing football.

4:00:29So I'm going to what's whatever. So good. What's different with Chip Kelly is the office coordinator right now, but you've noticed with the run game. What do you feel is different? We 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 in your vernacular? I just think the way we run out the ball and the schemes are going to implement this year. It's been very, very difficult for teams to combat that. I think the amazing offensive lines of Coach Kelly, Coach R, obviously Coach Day and Coach Rye. I think they've come together and made some really, really fun plays. Not only, you know, obviously like really good schemes, but there's some cool plays in there as well. I know we've loved to, you know, 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 a little bit. So it's been fun seeing that.

4:01:32And seeing the guys really get into it. I think Coach Kelly has been awesome and effective. He's a very open-minded coach. We're kind of stuffy tries. So we'll be reading the script or reading whatever we're like. This is what we're going to run this other way. And it hits like 40 yards and like this is the coolest thing ever. So I'm really excited for this year. I think everyone should be too. All right, Carson, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I got a little fruit you know, yeah. Amazing. Thank you for your hard work. I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. All right, coach. Perfect. Thank you.

4:03:40I think it's a special player. You know, in J.J.'s over the early time, like I also, but you know, I think all of the whole of the current updates and really good things watching him in this room. And for all of them, you know, I mentioned with the offensive line, I came in with the blindsway. And I had no opinions for them. Not that I really just by eye, I didn't just observe them, but you know, that I think that white and sheet movement is really special. And I think there's a bunch of guys in there. And again, you have to play multiple games. And then, after the regular season is over, you know, make sure you're going to be in depth like that. I mean, the fact that it's, you feel a little bit comfortable right now, that we get some guys that can make some plays with the player. And that really dictates how people are going to defend you, you know, so you've got a couple of really good running bands, you know, so really low the box, you really low the box. And then it goes down to one coverage. And it's the core message responsibility to decide when that will get them all involved in it. So, we're going to do the less of double covers. And there's a double coverage, and now it's a little bit lighter box than you can run the ball. So, having too many weapons is a good problem to have.

4:04:44Second, or all that, Pat Murphy, 24-7 sports. Chip, we've talked a lot about it. And the quarterbacks maybe by the stretch weapons. Some of the younger guys, what have you seen from them? We got knocked down, you can see more of them. Today, we'll probably have what's your assessment of them as they kind of getting this. I always, in someone pressed with young guys that enrolled early in watching how they get acclimated and what they do, you know, you look at Julian and Aaron and JJ. They should be in the hot, much lighter than high school. And they're out here playing in front of 80,000 people. And they've really progressed when you watch that and made these in listening to them. And they interpret, you know, so basically the whole concept theory is, we throw them in the deep end and see if they can swim. You know, there's three, maybe anything. We don't put the install in with, hey, you guys are in, stop wearing an install. This is the older players. And then you guys, you know, go set the kitty table and we're just going to do the really simple things with you. You know, they get it all in the more they can digest the more when you're in a row

4:05:46and when you're checking for understanding and asking questions. And they can step back to you, the more confidence you have. And they can end there with the plays that you can call for. So those guys have been in process. They're still learning, you know, they were the guys today that were kind of looking around and saying, well, that's people here along with the offensive coordinator, the corporate coach, because I just got lucky. I mean, because I'd 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, that was in Roseville. So I had never been actually in the stadium until yesterday. But I taught myself, and I went to the stadium during the conference and 80,000 per spring game. That's a person. Got time for just a few more folks over here to the right, Bill and Davis. Bill, where is that given what you just said about throwing them into the deep end? What stood out the most debauchery was progression through 15 practices where he is and you guys had out of spring? Julian is a very fast processing. You know, he really, thanks very, very quickly on his feet.

4:06:46He makes really quick decisions. He doesn't stick on him and really taking progress. And any season is really well done for a young part. And not having exposed a lot of college defenses. And especially what Jim does. Jim can make him a young freshman, or a black, prog with some of the stuff he does. But I never saw that with deals. And that's been impressive his ability to retain him and JJ. The compliment I would say is, if you got here and you didn't know what class I would do, you wouldn't say there's no rush for freshmen in terms of how they pick things up. And sometimes freshmen act like freshmen. But the guys you are special, they don't act like freshmen. You know, they act like both the ball points. And those are two guys that are on their tables. Far left, Camerity Robinson, the athletic. On the top of the freshmen, James people are the same. They're running a second half. You talk about how deep you need to be in this air college football.

4:07:46But as you search for Army 3, what did you see from them today? What has their growth been like in the business spring? Yeah, 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 at this time, this guy at that time, that's sergeant. They're all black eyed. This is how they do it. I think James is a really good field of vision. He can get things. My thought said 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 that, you know, used to be maybe have a parent and a spare. It was one of the most difficult times. I think you may have to have one of the bad news. 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, if they have come along here in the 15th, 20th sessions of the class. I hope you're to the right. Tim May, Tim May podcast.

4:08:46Thank you, Jerry. You have not one podcast? Yeah. This guy's all at the theme next to the next one. I'm really glad you're here. Thank you. There's more cold down here. He was on some juice. Do you have your name? Definitely. I like it. It's not just the last one. It's the hot one. It's the hot one. Yeah. Just do quick. It's number one. You feel compelled to let these quarterbacks know where they stand. You know, it's coming up to you. You know what I mean? Yeah. Where's that go? I mean, in your mind. They're old-school times of staff and visit beyond. And minding. I mean, he does an unbelievable job of, I think, all our tutors understand where they fit. And what the country is and what they want to do more. This isn't working anymore. This isn't, you know, we're not going to come back. But we do it every day. They know where they spend after breakfast. One after two, after three after four. We greet everything. They're getting constant feedback in terms of where we are. And then after 15, we're treated at today. 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 the sideline.

4:09:48You know, why did you make that decision? Well, I couldn't really see it. It feels safety from where he was. Okay. Now I understand why you made that decision. So, you know, we're meeting as well. And that's always been in that. So this week during, you know, between Monday through Friday, we're all scheduled. No one's going to be wondering who you could be. So I have to that. And we're all going to be in a set of every position. You know, often as a line, you're in a set of line. I never say to you, you're going to be, everybody's going to sit down with their position. Which is, you know, where they fit. And you see that. When you feel pressure with the transfer portal, you know, you're going to hate guys for a long time. Meaning? Is that what you're saying? Yeah. I think it's what it's worth. Yeah. I don't think it's pressure. But I think you just open lines of communication and everybody knows, you know, which, one of your evaluations must give the training sessions that we have. Guys, we've got to have, we've got to be real quick. The last two questions. Dan Hope and then Rob Alter. When do you feel like you need to have a starting quarterback named by, and what are the biggest things you're going to be looking for between now and then

4:10:49and determined to do that? Guys, we're going to be. What we're doing now and whatever, then is we're not allowed as coaches to go back out and practice what we're doing in college football. You get 15 training sessions in the health and the obseason. And then we'll go back to working with Mick in the way from getting bigger and 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 center 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, it kind of happens organically and authentically, because the players are not. And if you say that, we're going to be in general, and they all think it's 10. They know. They're in the locker room every day. Players understand who they feel is the guy. And most of the time, the decision is very obvious.

4:11:51You know, you just say this is where we are with it. But that timetable thing, I can't give you an exact timetable on that. So I brought it. Chip, you talked about Julian. But typically in your experience, you've done, again, like Tim said, a long time. How long does it take for the game to slow it down for a young QB? I think it depends on the individual. I've had some kids. More early. You know, we were like, wow. Parkers Murray old was like that. Remember, fifth of the second practice. He got to the fifth reading direction, and threw out the air in his big game. And I asked him, well, I do it all. I asked why, this is one of our strength. And I said, why did you do that? Because I don't know what we call that defense, but there was like a lot of guys over there. And it didn't seem like there was anybody over there. But for him to process it, that thing was right. He came back in the day, whether that was cover 60 of the day, cover 60 of the day, and then what you guys call the cover 60. But they all happened to be different.

4:12:51I've got guys that for two years, you know, they're really struggling. And the light bulb comes off, and you're all, they've got it. So everybody has different Murray styles. You know, our job and the evaluation processes, kind of five-year-old's running styles. So they kind of learn, they're an auditory learner. Do they learn my field? Is it more a fewer guy, you know, a more film guy, you know, it's all different. And I think we have to keep holding you proud. And for us, his coach is 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 or what I might know, as a matter of what day that was coming. That's always kind of what we're working on, and studying, and thinking about, kind of where we are, and how much can they handle, and then how much is too much? Because this could be a great play. I agree 100%. But if you don't feel too happy, then why are we wise again? You know, that's this whole skill in our process

4:13:52that we're all, they're going to ask for what we're going to do. And often says that identity is sort of coaching through. Running quarterbacks. And something you always sort of lean toward, is it year by year case by case, what advantages do you like about it? Because all your guys can run a little bit. Right on. Yeah, I think a running quarterback causes problems for events. So when plays break down, the unescapable plays, if you just go back to the recent Super Bowl. On that last part, the two big plays were my home's run. But catch my home's another runner. Any not calling the sign quarterback runs for Pat. But when the defense matches up in place, two men in terms of their backs in the quarterback, well, maybe the best decision is to take off. The second one is a non-linear score. A lot of guys go on the one-of-hook side. And there's time for you to have time to understand if you do a running quarterback. When we talk about the best ability, the best ability is available. You're not letting your shoulder take people wrong. We are always looking for quarterbacks

4:14:52that have the ability to run. We're not looking for running backs that you need to throw. So you're not going to see us 20 times a game. We're running the quarterback. There are people that run offensive titles that are really successful with it. But with this group we have, right now, that's not. Now they can't hurt you. A little bit, when he was in case they, you know, obviously they went to golf a couple times today. He airs a couple times today. Lincoln's a really, really good athlete. Julian can run. But, you know, we're not calling the design quarterback runs for you. You're not going to see, you know, I think tremendous amount of respect for coaches in the Lacey. They need that to your, the straight T as well as far as you go. We are not going single way. So we are not going to slap it and run the quarterback nice, so the quarterback now works out. But it is, it's another weapon, you know, it also keeps defenses on us. You know, three defense fans are going to continue to bend and the quarterback pulls them leaves on the edge and is getting the first down. Well then the defensive end has to stay outside and keep them in the quarterback. Well then we can run the ball up and the end of the ball up. Sometimes they don't run any of our quarterback really.

4:15:52It's a block. These are responsible for defending what the defender was cheating and to fitting in on the run. And the biggest responsibility is to make the defense be honest and that's really erred to that a couple of times today. And we had a block that's taking the space in there. So we're going to take a block around the edge. What happens in the next pivot defense is why we get to do it and it can't stand the ball off the run. Coach, thank you so much for your time and thank you for being a bucket. All right, thanks. Thanks. Thank you. So maybe 42 whatever against Youngstown State and 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 feel confident with five guys and that's going to be a week to week. You know what I mean?

4:16:52Like these guys know, I think honestly, who start to be week to week? If you display during the week a 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. So I think it's got to be that iron sharpens iron and constant complications through the whole fall. That was something that I just wanted to do. I kind of assumed that he just knew to do. 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-recruit me. Which is the reality, right? Yep. 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-draught you. And so I used that as fuel. But I also thought firsthand, you know, like 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 that could happen to me? So I just tried to be a certain way in practice. Like, I told the guys all the time,

4:17:53you have to control the things that take no talent. You have to eliminate all loves. Like if you, if you, if you loaf on the field, you're a traitor. Like you should just go play for the team. Like that can't, 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. So 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, that's inevitable. It's football. Everyone's got scholarship, right? But those two things you can control every single day. What's the next thing that you saw in this training? I think it's just, you know, we haven't, we haven't done like any of my series. You know, we know he 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, you've been rolling 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 a wild backer.

4:18:54And so the next time he sees it, maybe a throw catch tackle is up in the reception. You know what I mean? Because he's seen it before from that perspective. Everything he's seen before this has been from top down off the shelf, right? So now it's dropping back, that'll just slide in. So he's made great progress. And I'm really happy with how son he's done. James, look at that recruiting. This is like it's going really well for you. Obviously you can't talk about specific recruits, but just overall, how's your feeling about this moment? Are you enjoying it? 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, the largest alumni, and Asia's 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 from Ohio, and then realizing how much Ohio State changed my life.

4:19:59And so now you communicate that to other young kids who kind of see it and try to tell them the vision, like, where do you can get to? I think the fun thing for me is that most of the kids I'm recruiting are way more athletic than I ever was. So 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. You know what I mean? I knew where I was fitting. And so now if I can impart that information on kids who are extremely athletic, well now you're, now you got something special, you know what I mean? How much of you guys have staff already talking about the long season and the need to play more now? Well, I think, yeah, you're going to have to have depth. That's just a reality, right? It's a longer season. There's more game. And there's no excuse that a place like here, like if you're all on playing with a maybe a guy who was third or fourth, you know, you got to be ready to go. So I think depth is crucial at all of the vision because injuries are going to happen.

4:21:00There'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. How do you, how do you marry that when they may not 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 to be the best in the world of what you do. That's the expectations. That'll have 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.

4:22:00Who 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 Dave. Yeah, that's I mean, I think that's your job as recruiters. You got to figure out what's the mindset of the kids. And are they are they serious about football? And 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 they had a felt they do the same thing, right? Now they're attending the massive amounts of money. And they're saying, okay, we're gonna get this person money as a change their motivation. Or they still love ball. So now it means college is 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 known as a guy he talks about it, but he's a little bit of the elevation from our bell from end of last. Obviously, missing time last year with injury, but where he's at now versus the expectation that he had to move this way. Our bell is I mean, showing a lot of progress. You know, most importantly, you know, mentally with the playbook and everything.

4:23:03I think our bell last year, there was a couple things, right? Because of injuries on the D line and camp. You know, he moved to end for a little bit. 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. So 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. He's got to continue to dive into the playbook and 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 have probably made some of his footwork. What has changed since you've been recruited to now that you've been through it? Like, are there other mental differences you've noticed in your own area? No, I think it still comes down for the most part.

4:24:03Like, 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. For some kids, NIL 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, if there's no sense of time to leave here, you know, and you have to question, I get a ton of it.

4:25:06What do you see yourself in five years? I'm like, where I'm sitting? 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 van. Okay, but I don't even work with, you know, kick off and punch teams as well as looks back with like 40 or 30. You get an awesome thing. Yeah, it's awesome. 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 and 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 on kick off, kick off return, punt 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.

4:26:08That sense of team when you're in special teams that we every position matters. Seriously, someone has been in the NFL. What do you think what being a fellow is doing on the kick off now? Do you think that's even good for college? I mean, the thing that stands to take away like the surprise on side, you know what I mean? But 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 triples down. It seems like everything is tripled down. So we'll see. As of right now, we'll keep things going the way they are. All right, James. Thank you. Yep. Thanks, guys. Cheers. Everyday. So. 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 came to end it. And yeah, I just had to make five in a row where we were running.

4:27:09So and so we got it. We ran, but we ran one. So I did one time. I know it's keeping you to the short track. I'll take it. That way on you at all. Yeah, for a little bit, you know, you always been a performer in those kind of moments. And 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 really got around me. It really helped me, but as a kicker, you kind of just kind of wipe it clean and go to the next play. But yeah, you definitely want to make those kicks. So you got the process like a mix after you or is it just something you got over? 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 it's, yeah, 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.

4:28:14I 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 still feel just as confident as last year. 55, 60. Yeah, right around there, right in there. Yeah. That's every kicker's dream. That's every kicker's dream. I mean, you saw the guy from FSU a couple of 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 to do? Did you make a year or a 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 to 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. And even we didn't live up to it last year. So you got to correct it and get better. And what is that consistent season? What works? It's a lot of things. It's a ball contact.

4:29:14It'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. Yeah, that's something I really want to tell us all through straighter this past all season. So a lot of my balls are going left towards the end of the year. So I had to correct that. Some of you can't really correct it in the season. You want to mess with it. Yeah, I corrected that this all season. Coach, is Coach Day a second? You want to have a little bit of more of the specialism now? Like, it's a huge challenge. It's a huge challenge. It feels like a huge challenge. I don't have. And I really like it. I like Coach Day being around the specialist and all the special teams. It's just for us 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. He had been Coach Keys and Gunner Danners. They've done a really good job. I feel I feel it's good. Why do you specifically feel now? Like, where does that show up do you think you have Coach Lane and the higher players? I think the fact that he's paying more attention to special teams.

4:30:17He's seeing the good things that we do. And so he has more confidence and has to put us out there and give guys like Joe a chance. And you know, he pays more attention to things like that. So 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 folder, all through ball camp, all is that the guys with the starting plunder is also the starting call? Me and Joe got a lot of work over the offseason to get him there. And it's not always who the starting plunder is. It's just that he's the best at holding. So he got the job. I'm really your gunner, Richon. Second here and second here. I can see better than the one in the larger. I mean, me and John are like I said, me and John and Joe are like three best friends off the field. So we work a lot on stuff on the field and nobody's around. And so yeah, we've definitely built a good camaraderie between the guys and yeah, I love job. Great guy. How does it make a difference between you guys and me and stay in the other position coaches?

4:31:18I don't know how it's going to be when you're about to get the chance. 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. I 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 of emphasis this past game to run through the goal lines. I joined my teammates running through the goal line. It was pretty fun. I want you to help you guys, but now there's only their coaches in Rob and Gunner from the other side. I mean, Gunner was out there last year, but he couldn't give us coaching technique, critiquing on the field. He was at half time. 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 yet.

4:32:19So yeah, it's very nice. What is last question, guys? Rob brings a lot. Man, he's, he's been having a coach. He brings a lot of pressure to it. He 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 that cover 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, Jay. Thank you, Jay. Thank you. Thanks, guys. 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. It's competitive excellence. Guys executed. And so now I'm just grateful to be back and doing what I can. And the primary is to put two weeks to your 100-year-old girlfriend right here throughout the season.

4:33:20Oh, yeah. What would I like to do? 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. I was like, what do you mean I'm fine? And then Coach, they're talking off the cliff a little bit. But it's just trying to protect me from myself. You know, I've blessed with the opportunity to play a lot of ball this year. And so it was 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 again. How special was this play? It was amazing. As a senior, I know I only have a limited amount of opportunities left to play in the worst shoe. So just running out of the tunnel. 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 whaling down, kind of waiting to wait on me. Those first few games. And so just playing the game to the highest levels as fast as I can.

4:34:21And just taking it all in in the moment. I have a few that were Jackson with some more injuries. That way in your mind, I love him. He only went to the in August. And people didn't want to come back. I mean, when it happened, I've been lying. I mean, I wouldn't take the route. He did obviously seriously. But like, but like I was like, oh my gosh, what happened? And it was a kind of a moment of like, okay, like how long is it going to take? And then everyone's like, it's an arm training. Like, we don't 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 and trying to get like, I have to rest doing everything to train. It's only to do everything. Coach Brian, Coach Day told me to do to try to heal as fast as I can. And we're about on the field. Did you have any other moments of uncertainty? You definitely remember that.

4:35:21Everyone's feeling differently. I don't know. No, no. What you're not going to do in the moment. What was it like? Did you feel that? And then you just didn't come back, and you just didn't come back. And you didn't come back. You're already in the first few days. And then you have to be with back for going to work on the earth. Yeah, I know there were definitely moments of frustration. I'm not going to lie about that. But our training staff of those stews, Solo, Sean, Tyler, Carla 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 go in them back on 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. What do you think of it? Awesome. I think it played great. You know, it's a competitive excellence that we talk about here. You know, making plan was called. And also, some of us called and he didn't even come back to the job. No, it's always great seeing young guys as a single thing.

4:36:24But 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. But it was great seeing 67. So you got a way to be in his ear. You know, leading up to those games. I don't know if it mean, you know, giving tips. Whatever you want, Carla. Yeah, I know. I would, you know, make my voice known here and there. But he's already on his stuff. You know, I do like little new on things that I came in like, like if he does this, he might do this because learning from my mistakes. I was like, like, even do this so you don't make the same mistake I did. But Austin's a fantastic athlete. You know, he's strong as not. And so he did fantastic doing what he does. Well, to keep it you get 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 at the thinking was that hard to grasp it. Sitting out with the maybe tough and the long run the right thing. Yeah, those those are difficult concepts from the grass. You know, I've always been my thing. So when it happened, I was like, I'll be back until these two weeks can.

4:37:26And I was like, it's the hurt. But it was just, you know, trusting the process and knowing that the our channel staff knows what they're doing. And I knew they're getting back on the field. And so now that I'm on the field, just keep on going. Yeah, 100% less weight. How did you feel? I feel happy. So great. Yeah. What do you guys know about that too? Yeah. Yeah. I'm really happy. I'm really happy. I'm really happy. I'm really happy. Yeah. What do you guys have a lot of experience on this line when you add a guy like Seth with that level of experience? How much does that help in that center position when he has so much? Yeah. Thank you, George. Yeah, you know, I'm very, very upset. You know, Seth is, 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 of exactly what we think they're going to do because that's just, you know, game plan. Seth communicates throughout the entire, almost down to the snap count of what we have to do to make sure all guys on the same page, there'll be times where Will is in this cadence and he like yells at me like, hey, we're going over here.

4:38:29And 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 rotation and hatred and off-shared experience? Garry, what are the pros and cons maybe? Well, it's a great coach for our question. I just play a left guard. 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 compete a fight and guys getting after it. And as long as we move the ball and get to the end zone, I don't think that anyone cares who plays who doesn't. Thanks, Donald. Thanks. 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 out fast. They're not going to let us rush them because they know what was going to happen.

4:39:30So 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'll be a completely different story. It's frustrating, but you know, it is what it is. We cut out half their game plan just by being explosive. Like what would like is come on for time. I'm going to last couple of years. You know, you've been around him instead. What's different about him is approach, etc. I say tie is definitely more of a leader now. He leaves the whole D line, the whole interior. He's that head guy you go to if you need advice for anything. He leaves as a great example for the young guys. Yeah, he's almost like this sign partner a little bit, you know, but he's a last year especially. He seems to be in the right place at the right time along, right? That's not a trick. I mean, what do you call that 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 room, you know, his diet, his everything.

4:40:31He's top of the notch on recovery. Yeah, everything you need is a player. And then for you, what's different about you three years ago? I mean, right now, as you get ready for this season, obviously you want to stay healthy. He thinks like that. Well, where are you better as a player? I think I'm better everywhere. I'm not trying to be like a big head. But I think I'm taking a big step since last year and, you know, I think the whole D line has it. And I'm just ready to show it next Saturday. Yeah, and how will that show up with this D line? Because it's veterans across the board. Where are you all going to be known for? I think we're going to be the most disruptive group in the nation. And yeah, I think we'll face talk about how consistent you set for the loss of the game. Is your hand hand? What do you see in your battles with Seth? Seth 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 and glad we got him. How do you kind of see him lead that line?

4:41:32Is it better to come down and see what he's going to do? I mean, I say he knows what's going on. He tells other people what's going on. If you don't know the play, ask him. He's kind of that guy. Like he knows everything. He studies with a lot of strong fasts. Yeah. So, it's a big deal. 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. He's a better position for him. And he'll be a great guard in the future. Right. Last spring, I think it was when we talked about the Josh Simmons. And he thought that Mitchell Bell has the beauty of the fasts rusher style. How would you describe the way that you treat him? Mitch is playing basketball on grass, is what Coach J called him. He has a unique style that cannot be reciprocated within anyone. He's just, he's a different athlete when he comes to things like this. I tell you, thank you. Mr. He was one through that.

4:42:33Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Mr. It's a different guy. Not from the right one. It's just like, here's the AC out to use. Nothing crazy. That's the AC coming back. Oh yeah. It seems he really is easy to do. What was it like to, like, do you know this, you know? What's really, I mean, you were identified as a Leo guy, and you just don't feel, you know, you know, about a global stage, you know. They had big plans for you, right? Would you know, did you sense that? Yeah, I definitely saw some, like,ness to my ability to be very Leo.

4:43:35So I definitely was excited to get into that position and do what I could do best. I'm excited to best my ability, but of course those things change. You never know what to expect, especially to know how to stay so I'm just going to say, hit a grind over there. We got to watch you excited, and you can help people watch your experiences, you see me playing on a hot level, but you feel like that's the ability to do a tremendous, tremendous situation. What did you feel going really right? Yeah, I think for the majority of the spring, I've been feeling more confident in myself and my abilities. Even with everything that's happening in the past, there's something to have, a lot to get, a lot to get into this program. So I think that kind of showed how Saturday, where I just, like, looks a little bit, and just plays a little bit. You take time, you, you, you, you, what's up in the world, and show me how to make it happen. Yeah, I mean, for sure. I think it definitely took a second to just, like, trust myself, the way I hide it, because the past couple years, it didn't hold me back. It didn't, you know, help me out in the best way. Obviously, yeah. Yeah, I mean, it's just like, it is very mental. I found just like every day, just like counteracting the fear, or then, like, doubt, and like, my body's in all of that.

4:44:35And I just think, I think my mental area right now is really different. So, I think that, you feel all of my defense in there. What's that? You're here, Stanley. Yeah, I don't usually get in. Yeah, I do feel home. I think it's the past two years, it's definitely been learning her, but I think now, what the government, I'm definitely comfortable and learning at that, and what I need to do, and like, my skill set, I've been taught me the coaches. What it looks like for me, to be the best possible version of myself, these musicians here. I think there's a lot of that to me, and I think that's what I need to do. You guys are working hard to get through. Yeah. I think the biggest thing in our group is leadership, because we have a lot of guys, like you said, in that room, with the battle-tests, so to speak, something, especially to come up in this ring, and then, so this fall, we just need to be the anchor, because as you've been in it, and you need to show up every day, game down. There we go. We've got a good job. It's taught me that really important. He always likes to play a lot of guys' life, and that's very important. Rotation,

4:45:35and it's still like a chill. It's a good thing you're having. I'm just looking at more. Three and three, what are the things that you're looking at? You know, even one is the way you're looking at the fish. Especially with the new season, though, I'd expect that, but, you guys can see it in the outside. You don't know until it happens, so I'm just curious to see what's going on with the season. What do you say? What is it that name you might get? All these old guys, who came back, and got all these young guys, and got all these young guys, and got all these young guys, so it's like a little brother, big brother, that I do. You know, a lot of the guys have been there, trying to help out and bring along the younger guys, and it's definitely a process at times, but I think the love we share in that room is very, very strong, and with that, I think it helps us get to anything, and any challenges that will be coming as well. Which maybe you already asked this training partner. That's what I was going to say. This road, and they come in here, and they get up to this point, before you finally kind of maybe get that beautiful experience. It's a blessing in a second,

4:46:35because you know, a lot of guys in my position, not 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, and they got me to this point where I can be back to, be back to Elfie, maybe better than Elfie, because I feel like I've better than what I was. It was humbling, I think, to do anything for me. Because I remember coming on how to say this, talking about a dream, how to dream, being the best version of myself, doing all the things you know, to act like you know, things happen. It took me about surprise, and of course, but I think I also gave me a lesson that I really needed. I mean, I lived in need until like, grow until better version of myself. I think the journey was needed, and it was a blessing for me. Did you have the last question? Do you ever think about it? I can't do that, man. I love this sport too much to do that. You know, and I love the guys around me. I think that's the biggest thing I brought me back, it's just like, I can't do it to them. And you know, I just, I know we have what we can be on the field, so it's like, we'll do everything I can to get back in the future. What do you have to do? Um,

4:47:37I'm just trying to go day by day, it's hard. That's what I find myself, is always like, going to the future and thinking what I'm going to do this thing, or next day, next day, next day, but it's just like, it's so overwhelming, and it's like, gave me stress. I think for me, it's just worried about some harm and the next person, and it's for me, and then doing whatever I need to do, or whatever, or skilling the sharpness. It's wonderful. Um, definitely last season. I think, uh, it was kind of hard to like, trust it last season, but I still think my body was at a hookah sound. Yeah. All right, but for thank you. Thank you. You guys, you get a bit of play to climb the wall. And that's what training is like. Very good. You talk to the cast about the health point, and you'll be in central countries. Got more like, I'm going to engage on your visit. Uh, how much that you can know from here, and what, and what, what, what, what, what, I think what Ty Lee can do, you have to appreciate what Ty Lee can try to get last season in the middle. You can go back and watch me and take those guys to a great job of managing,

4:48:37and they're going to climb over up inside it. And so what you want to get out there, and you want to get past rest, so you don't want to take those guys off. And you'll be like, you know, Ty Lee can rest in the past, and you're tied, and you're tied to rest in the past. So that's the thing that we said before, you can find a guy can rest in the past. Play the world, and you got a bonus with your guy. And you got to be that big guy, and you got to get a bonus. Talk about it. You can take that. Talk about it. Talk about it. Yeah. Talk about it. Talk about it. Yeah. Talk about it. Talk about it. Talk about it. Yeah. Yeah. We're not chasing Sets, which is chasing on the two double first of all. But I think the most important thing, the contents of our defense, how we have to play the final two points. We can do that and play the final. Well, you know, I'm okay. I'm not the Sets. It's just a number to me. There's a lot of games that will teach us to effectively play the ball in this three step five step seven. So if you're ready to play, I'll say, get your hands matched. Hands in the back of the gap. Those are the things that changed things. And then what do you do for less satisfied and more successful than contextualized defense

4:49:38over the greatest? You're never satisfied, right? You never get satisfied when you're at the continuing to improve, like, you know, guys who don't have a great job. This screen, they'll then stand in this ball, and they'll stand at the stack and hope we've got a good question. But they really did ten things in the office, right? The government is in an office, right? The office is going to be again saying, you know, we're going to crack all of these guys' rights, but we're going to take control of the King's rules, control the truck, and that is a nice thing. Hopefully we can have a shot at the end of the day. But we're going to tears soon and run the ball. So it really depends on the game. We can get going, I think, and have a seat, since the past is over. What is the joy of coaching a veteran defensive front? And what is the challenge? I think the joy is the fact that those guys are all the guys now have some of the look up to. Now, a year ago, we didn't have that. We didn't have a guy to set the ball on. Jack's and D-Teen is the title game. They're ready to do a great job. I'm setting the bar for you. So that's the bonus point. So now you can lay on the veterans' hat, and then we'll go back to the game. Now the key is to stick in the system. Because the unit is a group. And that's the biggest thing for me. Can we stick in the system? Can we play our really hard? And if you just say we have talent, talent is on a small part of what we have to do.

4:50:38Is it build and play hard? And play hard and get tough. We'll be right, talent will be there. Nice for him to believe that. And so now they get those guys to play really hard. And run the ball every time. And that's what we're trying to write. And make sure we understand the points. Do you know that the match that can't be a lot? You see my title, we could get probably more attention than most of them. How much of that is like a natural ability, how much of that is that the stuff that you got? Well, we do ball. You know, he's got a mag port. But we do train that. We call it match, and we do drills every Tuesday. Take away the list. Part of our drill sequence. But he's got a good sense of eye hand coordinates. How many balls do I have to hold out? And sometimes this is best. To me, those are sad. So he's effective all the time. To answer that assumption. But yeah, that's something you train. And he's got a great, great field. Did you challenge time? It's not season, it's hard. He's going to get a positive field. And he's going to see you in the next set. Did you set the title, you got a slip? Yeah. Did you do it really well? Yeah. We challenge them all. It was just not one guy. You know, we don't train just one guy.

4:51:38We train all four or 16. Did the same concept. So I think everyone has some good practice. We don't take time to the side. We just don't know if he's a part of our unit or what we do. And I think he's proven to do that. Strong, he's powerful. He just comes into his two blocks. What makes him more effective as a face right now is better. There's a tough position to wrestle passable in those blocks. Because you can get slide, you can get double lots. So you get lost in this, the wrestling pass. Do you really want to win? He's got a chance to change something. Yeah, he did. He's got a key in the key to help you show that. He's got to do that. He's got to do that. He's got to do that. He's got to do that. He's got to do that. It's been from the WIJ focus practice and learning. Big plan of real high level. I think again, KJ and KJ both different players. But they play in KJ, Ronson, Sala, and Sala. And KJ is right behind him. So I think they got a bond that they're really built together. It's two players going through the same thing. Now they have a chance to really make an impact on their game. Do you think what plays more than that right now? Yeah, I think they're wise. I don't tell those guys they're two, they're wise. They got to be in a philoconon.

4:52:38Which is the same type of game. You know, they have five hands, I think, really. And we'll walk in and play in the corner. And I'll work on it. We should trust him. You mentioned Mitchell's weight gain. Like if there are different now, the middle last year, or if they've been being that full-fledged defense of them, then what the guy would start to go on back there? Oh, no doubt about it. You could only actually throw your balance from two, six and eight. You can play it one day. And he's really going to play in a six-ten, think play on top of the tie-and. He's going to be able to do that. That's the thing I think is improving most of all. And that's from the strength. And he feels really confident, where exactly right now. So he's a bone, he's a bone, he's on a bridge right now. And he's going to speed him up. That's a secondary like this, do you feel in? And you feel a little bit? Oh, no doubt. You know, Russian and college work together. And we've had a very secondary play, and we've had a whole of all a little bit. Certainly, that's a lot of it. And it's important that you guys look back and see what the great child can do. Does that change any of your messaging or coaching points in camp? Or is that more of a week to week in a day in preparation?

4:53:40No, it's every day. You know, it's a everyday process. That's what we've got to rush to pass over there. Which I know, well, but you know, we're getting there. It's really tough. And we can fact change the throw, make it essential in the back. I think that's important. We try not to look behind us. You know, maybe you try to make sure eyes are focused on what we can do. We never turn around. It's already called a ball. That's not nice. That's not nice. That's not nice. I'm looking for a first quote. I assume this is spring a little bit, but a different way. What is it about the Hamilton brothers that they come on as they're the longer they stay in camp? What do you put together that's common between the two? Not the difference. It's a process, right? Everybody goes through a process. I think the long end tie is going to kind of different, let's say, that they're going to be both great students, that they understand the court and stuff like that. I think the tie came back because they realized that I guess I'm finished with this. It's a remarkable thing. It's just a great time. What is the luxury advantage to you?

4:54:42People in doubt know this claim a lot, like Piley, Utah, or the TNT program, or whatever they're going about today. What is the luxury advantage for you? You understand what I'm saying? You don't get that every day. That's right. It makes us better. You could stop the run from the inside out, and you've got a chance to be the suspect. Indeed, that's what those guys do. They raise their heads, hands, and they're physically in the line. That makes a difference. It makes our ends much easier. You can have the guy you can imagine that. I'm not so in TNT yet. I still like the rushments. The Jesse named the captain, how have you been here? Yeah, he's been there for a long time. He's been there, I can say a lot of ways. He's focused. He really like anybody who wants to be a great player. And every day he's in the field, that's what he's been practicing. To be a captain, he'll help you guys. That's very special. How does it work to be a part of the moment when you were running at the time? Yeah, that was pretty sweet. But I really was. There are 10 times in the show. I remember that a lot of them understand how important it is when it happens.

4:55:43They both cry, the abs is still unbelievable. They're really grateful. And Jack, thank you. Oh yeah, what a great, what a good outcome. The field land is last question. I heard in the first round of the style, the skylight. Yeah. How would you describe that? We call it the plan, basketball address. That's what he has. He has that. And it crossed over the basketball. I wish you said that. So you can pretty soon just have his moves ahead. And say, it's not a great time. So as you need, these fasts, it's coming. It's a big importance. I think you guys are proud of the working role it's putting you to develop and that's how it works. How much freedom is a guy with mental health? We'll have to relantern. How would that happen? Well, it's a bit of a deep sense of scheme we're in. We'll have to do that a little bit. We'll try to let him do that. Take advantage of his face. It's a public home. So we can let him go and come in and those are our tackle. So we can have some of that in the basketball game. Thank you. Coach, thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.

4:56:43Oh, appreciate it. Yeah. I think you know we had our moment. We kind of got selfish of if anything about wanting to make a play that we kind of got out of our defense of liability and the rest of the liability, which is rushing four guys kind of caves of pocket and keep that quarterback in that little shelf. 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 improve on the course, but yeah. And we're good. It's a pleasure to find a flash here. Get in the flash. About to drop into those. It just matters. You have to make it. Have you ever worked those physical years on? See what you can do in short-forage? 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 can handle at a certain amount of time. So it was just like kind of trial 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's side with me.

4:57:46So I think that definitely came into his spring into this fall camp, you know, doing all the plays and doing a lot of repetition in those plays and getting, you know, really home doing all my play with the things. Talk about feeling healthy now. Maybe you don't have to have me this kind of situation. Is that still ongoing with the training staff that's nearby? Yeah, I'm a trainer room as much as I can. I've been in there. I believe I leave the facility with like five different body parts. I start, but yeah, I think the biggest thing is just saying consistent. That'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 play is playing the biggest thing. I'm trying to continue to work. It's just the depth of defense. I'm sure I was technically a backup taking very pretty back up. You got a jackson get the sword with jacks lawyer and J.T. Just the depth of defense that's been really good. Yeah, I personally think we're one of the best team or best groups in the country.

4:58:48So 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.T. come out of the game, I stand there so I have to be up there. So that's really what me, Kaden and I, KJF, are finding to do every day. How's Edward? He's doing great. I'd say he's very, I feel like he's found himself in a humble kind of space. You know what 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 freshmen here. That's really cool to see him motivating and see from the guy like that. We think this deep pitch is front will be known for in October and November. Would you think that would be? People would be saying that. Thanks, Coach Nolson. You still want to keep going? I know what you mean. 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. We're each and every step. Going as hard as we can. We still have a snap. If that's what we are, then I think we can hang our hat on there for sure. How much more do you think everything by day? Oh gosh, man. Who you telling me now?

4:59:49It's definitely like those injuries, like I said, it's probably one of the more humble experiences in 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 the 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. By link, you're looking so pretty. Yeah. It was definitely hard. I definitely had a lead on some of my loved ones, my family members, my parents. Just to like really understand that 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. How to recover, how to, you know, rest right. Do everything I can. Tonight I can stay healthy for a long time.

5:00:50Thank you. Mike, you want to get totally confident? I'm going to be like, well, I'll have five or 16 of you guys. I have a big picture on this roster. You got here? Yeah. Everyone did? Yeah. What is that that still means to you? And then going forward, like, how do you instill this is how you want to be changed? You watch everybody who had already done it before. Yeah, I think it turns into motivation if anything. Knowing that a lot of the guys or thing before us, guys at that point, they succeeded and stayed there. So that level of excellence has to be like solidified in each rep that we do. And I think that the leaders of this team have really tried to hone on that. Every rep and every practice we're trying to like understand why we're doing it and what we're doing at the floor. So I think keeping that on the forefront of our minds and every day and every practice is the biggest part getting back there. What is that? What is that? I mean, yeah, we understand what's happening these past couple of years and all the things that we haven't done. So I think this year is definitely like kind of a redemption in that right? Understanding that, you know, we've fallen short and we haven't met our expectations.

5:01:53And, you know, it takes a lot to get there. We understand that and it takes more than what we've done. So I think finally, you know, taking that next step and doing everything we can intentionally will be the biggest thing for us. That's what I talked about. Thanks guys. Thank you. He brings us Saturday and you know, he's putting a lot of hard work, you know, super team first guy and an excellent player from a lot of things. So I'm really excited for him to be able to handle Saturday. Jack, finish last season with the way you feel. How much confidence do you have to be in this year? Yeah, I think it gives me a lot of confidence. I think for a lot of guys that we start playing, you know, our best ball especially on the defensive side of the ball. That's the second half of the season. And so we're just all excited like I said, you know, you know, just chomping up the bed to get the Saturday. You know, we can't wait to put the pads on and be in this in the shoe with, you know, 100 plus thousand fans and, you know, put on a good performance.

5:02:55Jack, do you have any set of things that you know, you're creating this defective chase in perfection? What is that little play that's headed? Yeah, you know, we talked a lot about shutouts and I'm not going to say that, you know, that's an expectation. But, you know, we think that our defense is good enough to go out there, you know, win the game for us. You know, there's not really saying that because that's why we all came out. We came back to be the best defense of the country. And I think that, you know, the expectations have got very super high for us. We have a whole bunch of high standard, which we have. And I'm just really excited to see, you know, it all come together in a game for me and against somebody else other than our offense. You know, we're a couple of you in black here with me. They help me to feel where your position should have at that time together. Yeah, and that pissed us off too. They're getting them three points up, but, you know, we're really excited for opportunity to, you know, hopefully get one of those this year. As you really feel. No. Yeah. Jack, Jay T. How did you see Grown just in the last several months? What do you see about him from the Zyra stand point? You know, I was asking him that he's kind of a boss. I asked him how to have a Penn State game. Everywhere that he had to go. Yeah, I say so. But we're some kind, I mean, we're some kind that differently, I guess going into this season.

5:03:58Yeah, I mean, he's just, you know, Jay T is just, you know, he's taking that next step. He's super focused in, you know, this whole this whole offseason. We've been really down in and trying to pinpoint stuff that we can get better at, you know, specifically attacking in and really trying to, you know, focus on and get better on those things. I think that he has. He looks great. You know, this whole fall camp leading up to this game so far this game prep week. So he's definitely taking, you know, huge strides. And, you know, I think a lot of people would give him unfair criticism too because they do all expect to have a Penn State game every game, which is. Yeah, I just want the best of us against him. It's ever played. So it's unfair to say that, but he's been consistently one of the best defense of any of the color football. If you turn on the tape, so I'm really excited to get out there with him this year and, you know, we're going to have a good. You move the expectations for both of you guys. You all came in. Yeah, you feel like this is the year comes to fruition from the standpoint of dominance. I don't know. I don't know. That word. What's your sense of that? Yeah, I mean, no, that's that's something we talked about. I think that's something all four of us and, you know, really eight of us on the D line talk about is, you know, being dominant.

5:04:59You know, there's no ceiling to how good we can be this year. And we know that it's all about us going out there and doing it. You know, we can talk about it all day, but until we go out there and do it, you know, doesn't mean a damn thing. So, you know, we're all excited to get out there. And we're hungry. And, you know, I've seen this at a different level of determination, you know, to chase greatness. And I've seen this as I've been here. So, you know, like I said, we're just, you know, we just can't wait for Saturday. Yeah. But you're playing a team here. If you play baseball, you get some more than our coverage. If you don't play in the other day, then you're definitely going to be there. What's the challenge when you, you're not going to be the specific way to be here. You know, I think the challenge is that, you know, we're playing an opponent's coming into our house in the shoe this week. We only get eight shots left in the shoe. And we've got to make everyone of them count. And I think that's a good football team. You know, good, good head coach. I believe you used to often support Interferor Morgan when they beat us here in my freshman year. You know, so they're going to be well coach. You're going to run their offense well and, you know, play good defense. So, the us, you know, in Coach Dale, he says, never about our opponents always about us. You know, if we're executing on the high level and playing fast and physical, then, you know, things will take care of itself.

5:06:01So, we've got good opponent, Akron. And, you know, we're just going to be good. So, you know, we're just going to be good. And I think that's what we're going to do. And I think that's what we're looking for. And I think we're going to be good. And I think that's what we're looking for. Yeah, I know I think that, I think that, you know, huge emphasis this fall camp, and leading up to this season is to, you know, kind of let us play more downhill, more free with less thinking. So, I think that's been great, honestly, the last few weeks in the camp as well. And so, you know, I think that we are going to, you guys are going to see a more downhill team. And, you know, more of us coming up there, and we can have it.

5:07:02You guys all want to see. So, I think that, you know, we're really excited to go out there and, you know, and, you know, and, and, and, and, and roll it out there in place. So, you know, we're really excited for that. Did you see the fight? Did you either yet, did you walk to it on that plane? No, I haven't watched it yet. I got no comment on that. Where do you feel like you've grown the most personally from where you were in here? Um, I think that this fall season was big for me and, and, you know, give my body right. I think that, you know, I don't really like to talk about myself, but I think that I'm a little more exposed to what I was maybe in years past. And, you know, I'm just really excited for the work that we put in. I think all of us have grown so many different areas with our hands and hips across the defensive line. So, you know, like I said, just, just super excited for Saturday. What do you do more than the changes in your life? I just, I just want to get a little more leaner, you know, really work on that. And, and I just work on my technique, you know, my stance, my get off and stuff like that of that nature for the defensive line. So, I think that I have, and I'm, you know, I'm excited to put on the field center. Jack, what's the big difference between the guys sitting in the chair right now and the fresh-faced kid that came in four years?

5:08:05So, they're not like on the field stuff that you learned, but off the field that maybe even translated on the field to know me. Yeah, I think that when you come in here and, you know, you're an 18-year-old kid, just leaving high school that there's a ton of things you can learn, you know, just as becoming a man and, and on the field and the woody as well. And that's why I tell all these young kids now that, you know, you gotta make the main thing, the main thing, make people the main thing. And, you know, and everything else will take care of itself. So, I think that, you know, coming in as we were all highly recruited to, you know, didn't help with our expectations and how it really, how it really goes when you first get here. So, I think that, you know, when you get, you're used to starting and playing 80-staffs of games since you were five years old when you first get here. You know, you don't really see the feeling much of the freshman kind of, it just kind of takes you back a little bit. But, you know, the growth that we've all had, you know, we were all just laughing about that actually. It's a great question because me and Tyler, you can JT, we watch the film, bust from our freshman year, we're like, holy shit. We came a long way. You know what I mean? So, you know, it's been good.

5:09:05Being able to, you know, grow up with those guys and, you know, see the maturity level that we've all grown to from our freshman year on the football field. And, you know, it's funny that it comes full circle. So, it's been awesome. So, it's phenomenal. All right. Thanks a lot. Thank you guys. Have a good one. Thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks. Honestly, just trust our scheme, trust our defense. I like our players a lot. So, when we have that matchup, whoever has that match, if we just have to get one, then... What do you feel like you can help with that, you know, being a midfield at matchup? Yeah, I mean, I go out there and I cover. So, they don't really, they put them out alive. He's not really in there. He's not really in there. He's not blocking a lot. So, he's going to be... He's going to be seen out there with the nickels of safety. So, there's going to be a lot of times we're going to have to cover him. So, it's our time to cover him, which is going to go through our job. Lorenzo, would you play a lot of stats, especially like last weekend? Do you still think like a receiver at touch? Yeah, I mean, I get a feel for routes early on. But yeah, I think just in my training, like understanding the raw combination of what they want to run on different down in distances is...

5:10:07Tell me out. Or is it fitting the run, depending on the run against the C. What kind of stance about these running bags that are... It makes it hard to bring down. Yeah, they're big backs. They're both over 220. So, they're going to run downhill. They play with good pad levels. So, they're going to put their pads low. So, like a nickel like me, I got to just make sure I run through their outside lane. Get them down. What does your mind when they're with you? What do you quarterback some of you up to stay in time? I mean, nine. They've actually split him out a little bit. I might think I'm a little ball a little bit, but uh, 15, we have to guard him or whatever our time is. We got to go executed. I mean, that's a quarterback. So, we should make sure we handle that. How's the Oregon game? How hungry are you guys to move yourself in another top five game? Definitely. I don't really think it took the Oregon game to wake us up like that. But, I mean, it was part of our season. So, we got to just go bounce back over our as a defense as a team. Keep use that to ignite a fire in us. We're one of the leaders of this special teams unit. What do you feel like you guys are at right now through seven games and where do you need to be at?

5:11:09Uh, I mean, I think we got to continue to get better. We don't really have any blocks yet really. We don't really have any touchdowns on special teams. So, we got to make sure we got to be game changers in that space. I feel like we got to continue to improve. Anything else? For Enzo? Hey, buddy. Thank you, Ryan. And dot com. Which we haven't talked to you since the Oregon game for starters. How is the hand and also did that impact anything that you were able to do carrying the ball while you were dealing with that? Uh, yeah, I want to give a big thanks to our athletic trainers here. They helped me a lot. And, you know, nothing's, you know, tremendously like we're all in my hand or anything like that. I still was able to play today. So, big thanks to them. Uh, over to the left, uh, Cameroteague Robinson, the athletic. Quinchon, when obviously the lines change and change the pieces a lot right now with some injuries. Does that affect how maybe you see holes, how things go up front or in the run game once they're changing it out?

5:12:16I think especially when you have new guys in the rotation, they have to get used to the tempo and how things go up front, especially in the game tempo compared to, you know, a walkthrough or different things like that. So, having those guys mentally dialed in and getting those reps that they need, I think that's the biggest part. But it's not anything that they couldn't handle. Um, over to the left, Katie Kapusta Spectrum 1. Can you talk about how that last drive by you guys really gave you confidence maybe going into next week? And I rewatched the route that you ran for that touchdown. You really schooled your defender and he lost his footing. Talk a little bit about what that would like you or why it opened. Oh yeah, so just a outside release route, you know, looking at the leverage of the linebacker, you overplayed throughout. So I cut it up and nobody was in that area of the field. So I just gave my back shoulder to the quarterbacks, so he threw the ball back, pot line. And, yeah, I think it just helped our team. I want to give a big thanks to our defense, man. They played tremendous today.

5:13:18You know, those guys helped us so much and just did their part. So a lot of great players on this hard to ball and they really showed up today. Folks, we do have Ty Hamilton in the very back as well. We can start to wrap up with Cody Simon. Any more questions for Quinshaw and Judkins? If not, Quinshaw, thank you very much. What you kind of call it up, what you said, I mean, but thank you. So how much does it mean that this team believes in versus the Alameda, etc. How the word is that kind of stack up? And this organization has that belief in you. So much. So I feel like that's just gives me, you know, it just humbles me to know that my work that I have to push forward has to be better. And I know I can be better and play better. I just feel like that's where my mindset is. It's just like, how can I even exceed this? How can I show my appreciation after on that field? You know, the fact that they believe in me and my teammates just makes sure I don't want everyone to let them down.

5:14:20And I know that with moving forward and stuff that I definitely won't, I definitely won't want what. Just going to keep working and keep going. Just happy that they believe in me. I'm not exciting as it your locked up now for your attention, but you look at this young defense. And a lot of these guys can be long for the ride, which you kind of move forward with this solid. Yeah, we've got a lot of young talented guys on this defense. And I think we're going to get better, you know, even just moving forward the way we've been able to accomplish things this year. I feel like we still haven't played our best defense, you know, as a unit as a whole. I mean, people have individual stuff, but I feel like just together we can grow and get even better. And I feel like that just comes with just more time. Because like you said, we have a lot of young guys and I'm just excited to be a part of it. And definitely going to do all that I can to lead and help us get to wherever we need to go.

5:15:22I just did a part procedure step before the draft. Yes. Have you had a chance to reflect on what you have overcome and told yourself back then that you'd be standing here and just believe that the quality of you? I don't know, honestly. I always believed in myself and, you know, my family helped me with that so much. Just always believing in me, always telling me what I'm capable of and helping me along. I mean, like shout out to my mom for everything that she's done for me and getting me to this point. Yeah, I mean, I don't reflect too much. I only like to move forward because I feel like this is just like a starting point for me. I know I'm going to grow for this, but I mean, all of that credit, I reflect with my mom and I'm sure she'll help me out with that. What could have been the moment, like what are the next steps that you want to take and see yourself get?

5:16:22Yeah, Pro Bowl for one, being an all pro outside linebacker, being dominant and really holding myself up to the standard that was set here. I feel like with Vine and the Marcus Ware and even Chubb and you know, just want to keep going and keep working. Yeah, I just have this new motivation, you know, to keep going now. So just really excited. You get work so long to make it easier for a covered review to get clothed up all the way and how important it is to get the chunk and get function in place. Yeah. I'm just fond of that. I mean, make sure it's very well-equipped. Yeah, it's just getting back to work. Knowing that the things that we've done have been good enough to this point is just cleaning up the little small things. You know, this was going to happen as league. You're going to get punching your mouth every now and then, but it's how you respond to it.

5:17:22And I feel like our team has definitely a good mindset to show that our response will be strong and solid and yeah, I got full confidence moving forward. I was wondering, was there a two of the most unique quarterbacks in the last two weeks in the world and not in the civil home? How do they differ probably similar and what are the challenges? Well, both two top quarterbacks in our league. Obviously, I mean, both MVP, Caliber, guys. We all know how decorated Patrick Mahomes is and easy as just a phenomenal competitor, you know, probably the best competitor in this league. And, you know, that means every time we face against them, we're going to get some more Sunday. You have to have your best because, you know, you're going to get that from him. And I know it would be ready to answer that. Good question. Why are you asking? You have to contract and then also to trade with Mary. How do you feel about having what, how do you push each other?

5:18:26Yeah. Barren's been my guy for, my teammate for eight years, you know, far past this, you know, and even our time in the league and I was really hurt and really sad to see him go. But I know it's a good opportunity for him. And I know he'll take full advantage of it. We all know how talented Barren is. Fantastic football player, fantastic dude, man. That's my brother and, you know, I wish him all the best. I talked to him before he went. And I know he's going to go there and ball. So I'm just excited to see what he does. And we have to talk to you since the organ game for starters. How is the hand and also did that impact anything that you were able to do carry in the ball while you were dealing with us? Yeah, I want to give a big thanks to our athletic trainers here. They helped me a lot. And you know, nothing's tremendously like wrong with my hand or anything like that. Still was able to play today. So big thanks to them.

5:19:29Over to the left camera T. Robinson, the athletic. When obviously the launch changes, changes pieces a lot right now with some injuries. Does that affect how maybe you see holes, how things go up front or in the run game when someone is changing it out? I think especially when you have new guys in the rotation, they have to get used to the tempo and how things go up front, especially in the game tempo compared to, you know, walk through or different things like that. So having those guys mentally dialed in and getting those reps that they need, I think that's the biggest part. But it's not anything that they couldn't handle. Over to the left Katie Kapusta Spectrum one. Can you talk about how that last drive by you guys really gave you confidence maybe going into next week and I rewatch the route that you ran for that touchdown. You really schooled your defender and he lost his footing. Talk a little bit about what that would like you were wide open. Yeah, so just a outside release route, you know, looking at the leverage of the linebacker, you overplayed throughout.

5:20:31So I cut it up and nobody was in that area of the field. So I just gave my, you know, my back shoulder to the quarterbacks. So he threw the ball back. And full. Yeah, I think it just helped our team. I want to give a big thanks to our defense. Many played tremendous today. You know, those guys helped us so much and just did their part. I mean, over the dough part. So a lot of great players on S.I.R.D.Baw and they really showed up today. Folks, we do have Ty Hamilton in the very back as well. We could start to wrap up with Cody Simon. Any more questions for Quinshaw and Judkins? If not, Quinshaw. Thank you very much. And we play every day we break it down on playmen for so that's our mindset and we believe in it. Sean mentioned that too that outside linebacker played big role in this defense. What is it about this defense? What's it about this so much? I think maybe just the way Coach VJ uses us in the defense. I think that's the question for the defense coordinator. I just do my job. Speaking of how nice is it to have the same defensive staff, you know, mostly with VJ back?

5:21:32It's nice. You know, the second year in the season is all we've been in the first. So I think we've been embracing it and just like I said, it's animated corrections from last year and just be better. Sean was talking about there's some kind of like mental awareness that goes to the back and come passes and knowing when you're not going to get to the quarterback. How do you just talk about that as a defensive line as a outside rushing group in terms of techniques or how to work on that? Yeah, we do some of the drills in practice. We haven't kind of really started yet, but those some things you're drilling practice. Obviously, you know, if it's a quick game, you're not going to get there. So you know, just get your hands up. I think it's just more of a field thing. Zach, in particular, seems really good at that. Are you sure in claims that he does well in the area? No, yeah, Zach is definitely good at that. And I think that's something the interior is very good as a whole just even hands up. What's been your impression of Jonah Ellis now with a few months working with him? You know, Jonah got a lot of natural skill. I think his upside is very high, but I mean like any work, you know, there's a learning curve from playing coming from college and NFL. So I think he's just continue to develop and continue to get better. I mean, I'm happy what I've seen, but I mean, obviously I know he has high expectations for himself and not only him, but I hold units.

5:22:39So I'm just like I say, excited to see him keep going. What's the most challenging aspect of that learning curve for you for you and to come into the air? Or really I guess you're too. I think the biggest thing was switching from inside to outside. I mean, inside you five yards off the ball kind of versus edge right there with somebody in your face. So just kind of learning how to just that change up. And I think just learning how to, you know, get off the ball. You know, inside you have time to read outside. You don't have that much time. You have to be kind of very decisive. So just getting reps of that, you know, that was the biggest thing to have me. I think that it would be something to have villains to just getting reps. Some more reps to get the better. Darren, can you talk to your relationship with Jonathan Cooper and tell you guys how you're from right now?